471: How to Hack Stress for Better Health and Longevity | Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MD

This podcast episode interviews Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist about her book, "The Stress Paradox," focusing on the benefits of "good stress." The discussion covers misconceptions about stress, differentiating between harmful chronic stress and beneficial "eustress" (e.g., exercise, time-restricted eating). Dr. Bergquist emphasizes the importance of dietary diversity, including "plant toxins" like resveratrol and sulforaphane, and the advantages of time-restricted eating to improve metabolic health. Listeners gain practical advice on incorporating "good stress" into their lives through small, consistent changes, such as adding diverse plant foods and incorporating brief periods of high-intensity exercise. The interview concludes with Dr. Bergquist's perspective on living a "genius life" and information on where to find her book and social media.