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Healthcare Leadership PodcastThe Stress Paradox by Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist Most of us think of stress as something to avoid—a challenge or a burden. But what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong? What if stress is actually a tool that can help us live longer, be happier, and healthier?I’m honored to moderate this enlightening conversation with Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist on "The Stress Paradox," where we explore how embracing certain types of stress can enhance vitality, resilience, and performance. Rather than something to fear or burn out over, stress can become a source of growth, motivation, and strength once we shift the wa...
2025-11-1253 min
LEVELS – A Whole New Level#285 - Immune health explained: Inflammation, white blood cells, and resilience | Dr. Sharon Bergquist & Mike HaneyYour immune system isn’t just about fighting infections—it’s a mirror of your overall metabolic health.In this episode of A Whole New Level, Dr. Sharon Bergquist, physician and Director of Emory’s Healthy Aging and Resilient Aging Center, joins Mike Haney to unpack the science of immune resilience—how chronic inflammation, white blood cell patterns, and metabolism intertwine to shape long-term health.Dr. Bergquist explains why inflammation isn’t always bad, how the immune system ages, and what you can do daily to build resilience.
2025-11-061h 28
Hit Play Not PauseMake Stress Your Superpower in Midlife and Menopause with Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MD (Episode 245)We’re told stress (looking at you cortisol) is the enemy in midlife—but that’s too simple. In the right dose (and with real recovery), stress is good medicine that builds resilience and makes us stronger, in sport, at work, and in life. In this episode, we dive into the “stress that helps” with Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist—physician, researcher, and author of The Stress Paradox. We break down hormesis (the just-enough stress plus recovery cycle), how the right doses of stress in the form of training, plant phytochemicals, hot/cold exposure, and smart time-restricted eating activates cellular defense path...
2025-10-081h 07
StRest with Kerstin LindquistThe Stress Paradox: Why the Right Stress Makes You StrongerThis is StRest! In this conversation, Kerstin sits down with physician, researcher, and lifestyle medicine pioneer Dr. Sharon Bergquist to explore one of the most surprising ideas in health today: stress—when harnessed correctly—can actually prevent Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and chronic disease.
Together they unpack why we’ve misunderstood stress, how “good stress” strengthens resilience and even rewires our brains, and why purpose is one of the most powerful protectors against cognitive decline. Dr. Bergquist introduces the science of hormesis, showing how exercise, fasting, heat/cold exposure, and plant foods stress our bodies into becoming stronger. She also sha...
2025-10-031h 15
The Human Design Podcast#477 Dr Sharon Bergquist on Longevity, Nervous System Healing and the Science of ThrivingIn today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr Sharon Bergquist, a physician, researcher and longevity expert, for a brilliant conversation on what it really takes to thrive in today’s world. We unpack the science behind nervous system health, how stress ages us, and the emerging research on how to build a longer, more meaningful life.Dr Sharon breaks things down in such a grounded, accessible way, and I know you’ll walk away from this episode with practical tools and a deeper understanding of how to support your body, mind and soul.I trust yo...
2025-09-111h 06
The Ready StateThe Science of Good Stress: Dr. Sharon Bergquist on Hormesis, Resilience & LongevityDiscover why you need stress with Dr. Sharon Bergquist, an award-winning physician and author of The Stress Paradox. In this episode of The Ready State podcast, we explore how stress, often misunderstood as harmful, can actually help you live longer, healthier, and happier. Dr. Bergquist breaks down the science of good stress, including the concept ...Read More
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2025-09-0400 min
The Ready State PodcastThe Science of Good Stress: Dr. Sharon Bergquist on Hormesis, Resilience & LongevityView This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushDiscover why you need stress with Dr. Sharon Bergquist, an award-winning physician and author of The Stress Paradox. In this episode of The Ready State podcast, we explore how stress, often misunderstood as harmful, can actually help you live longer, healthier, and happier. Dr. Bergquist breaks down the science of good stress, including the concept of hormesis and how small, manageable stressors can regenerate your...
2025-09-041h 09
The Healthification PodcastThe Stress Paradox: How Good Stress Can Help You Live Longer and Healthier with Dr. Sharon Bergquist.Today I’m joined by Dr. Sharon Bergquist—a Yale and Harvard-trained internal medicine physician and scientist, with nearly three decades of experience working at the forefront of preventive care, healthy aging and lifestyle medicine. Her new book, The Stress Paradox, completely changed the way I think about stress—and I can honestly say our conversation is one of the most eye-opening I’ve ...
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2025-08-2600 min
Commune with Jeff KrasnoWhy Stress Heals: The Science of Resilience with Dr. Sharon BergquistWe often think of stress as something to avoid, but what if certain kinds of stress could actually make us stronger? Dr. Sharon Bergquist joins Jeff to explore how intentional stress can build resilience all the way down to the cellular level.
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2025-08-071h 13Commune with Jeff KrasnoWhy Stress Heals: The Science of Resilience with Dr. Sharon BergquistWe often think of stress as something to avoid, but what if certain kinds of stress could actually make us stronger? Dr. Sharon Bergquist joins Jeff to explore how intentional stress can build resilience all the way down to the cellular level.
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2025-08-071h 13
THE ED MYLETT SHOWWhy “Less Stress” Might Be Killing Your Potential with Dr. Sharon BergquistThe Hidden Stress That’s Sabotaging Your Body and Mind
What if the real reason you're stuck, sick, or stressed isn't just your schedule—but the way your nervous system is wired to survive, not thrive? In this life-changing conversation with Dr. Sharon Bergquist—a leading internal medicine physician, researcher, and founder of the first integrative health center at Emory University—we go deep into the science of whole-person health. And I’m telling you: this will shift how you think about stress, healing, and what it really takes to feel well.
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2025-08-0559 min
The Lo LifeWhy You’re Sick, Tired, and Inflamed—And How to Fix It (Without Pills)What if the #1 cause of disease… is also the key to healing?
This episode will flip your understanding of stress, aging, and health on its head. Lo is joined by the brilliant Dr. Sharon Bergquist—a Yale- and Harvard-trained physician, renowned scientist, and wellness visionary—who breaks down why we’re getting sicker younger, what’s behind the inflammation epidemic, and how to actually take control of your health before it’s too late.
From the foods you eat to the feelings you suppress, Dr. Bergquist reveals how everyday choices are shaping your future. The wildest part...
2025-07-312h 12
The Lo LifeWhy You’re Sick, Tired, and Inflamed—And How to Fix It (Without Pills)What if the #1 cause of disease… is also the key to healing?
This episode will flip your understanding of stress, aging, and health on its head. Lo is joined by the brilliant Dr. Sharon Bergquist—a Yale- and Harvard-trained physician, renowned scientist, and wellness visionary—who breaks down why we’re getting sicker younger, what’s behind the inflammation epidemic, and how to actually take control of your health before it’s too late.
From the foods you eat to the feelings you suppress, Dr. Bergquist reveals how everyday choices are shaping your future. The wildest part...
2025-07-312h 15
Sisters In Sobriety’The Stress Paradox’ With Dr. Sharon BergquistWhat if the key to resilience isn’t eliminating stress—but embracing the right kind of it? This week on Sisters in Sobriety, we take on the fascinating world of cellular health, good stress, and regenerative wellness with Dr. Sharon Bergquist—a Harvard-trained physician, Yale biophysics grad, and pioneering force behind Emory’s Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness program. Dr. Bergquist is the author of the upcoming book The Stress Paradox, which challenges everything you thought you knew about aging, health, and how to build a body that thrives.In this conversation, we'll explore essential questions: What makes some str...
2025-07-211h 00
ThinkWell AgeWell PodcastThe Stress Paradox: How Good Stress Keeps Us YoungDr. Sharon Bergquist shares how good stress and hormesis help you grow stronger, protect your brain, and age well. Learn practical ways to build resilience.----In this eye-opening episode, I talk with Dr. Sharon Bergquist about why stress isn’t always the enemy. She explains how the right doses of “good stress” can repair our cells, protect our brains, and help us age well. Get ready to reframe your relationship with stress — and discover practical steps to grow your resilience.----Dr. Sharon Bergquist is a physician-scientist, professor, and bestselling author o...
2025-07-081h 06
Your Brain OnYour Brain On... StressStress isn't just a threat to your brain. It's also one of its best tools for growth. We often hear that stress is bad for your brain. And it can be. Chronic, unpredictable, and uncontrollable stress can damage cognition, harm memory, and accelerate aging. But we don't talk enough about how the right kind of stress can actually improve brain function, grow your hippocampus, and help you feel happier and more purposeful. In this episode of Your Brain On..., we explore the science of stress with two brilliant guests: Dr. Sharon...
2025-06-1257 min
HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICSWhy We Need Healthy Stress to Live Longer with Dr. Sharon Horesh BergquistAre you familiar with the term Hormesis?
Simply put, Hormesis is a when you body responds in a positive way to low and quick bursts of stress.
This week, we are speaking with Harvard Trained Internal Medicine Physician and Researcher, Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist. In her new book, THE STRESS PARADOX: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier and Happier, Dr. Horesh reveals how to optimize five key stressors to maximize mental, emotional, and physical resilience and reap a host of health benefits, from staving off dementia to increasing the years of your life.
2025-06-1146 min
Age Like a Badass MotherDr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist: The Stress Paradox: How the Right Stress Can Slow Aging and Boost ResilienceQuestion or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back.Is stress always the enemy? What if some stress could make you healthier and help you live longer?In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist—a physician, researcher, and longevity expert—unpacks the paradox of stress. You’ll learn how certain types of stress, in just the right amounts, can kickstart cellular regeneration, enhance brain resilience, and improve overall well-being.We explore:· How your body uses cortisol to adapt—and...
2025-06-101h 00
Smart People PodcastFeel Stressed? Why That Might Not Be a Bad Thing with Dr. Sharon BergquistWe’ve been taught to fear stress, avoid it, and manage it like a toxin. But what if that belief is actually making us weaker? Dr. Sharon Bergquist has spent decades studying the relationship between stress, cellular health, and chronic disease—and what she’s discovered turns the conventional wisdom upside down. We dig into what that means at the biological level: how stress impacts our cells, how it influences everything from aging to energy to immune function, and what we can do—starting today—to tap into this incredible internal capability. You’ll learn why some of the most powerfu...
2025-06-071h 05
PLANTSTRONG PodcastEp. 304: Dr. Sharon Bergquist: The Stress Paradox - Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and HappierWhat if stress isn’t the enemy—but a secret ingredient for a longer, healthier life? Rip is joined by Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist, physician, scientist, and author of The Stress Paradox, to explore how certain types of stress can actually help us thrive.In this conversation, we’ll explore what she calls "good stress" and her five key stressors that can enhance our longevity and healthspan:Plant-based phytochemicalsIntermittent intense exerciseThermal stress (heat and cold exposure)Circadian fastingMental and emotional challengesThese kinds of stressors can actually activate the body’s repair systems...
2025-06-052h 07
The Proof with Simon HillLongevity Through Stress: Unlocking Your Body’s Survival Pathways | Dr. Sharon Horesh BergquistDr. Sharon Bergquist joins me to explore a powerful reframe: stress isn’t always bad. In fact, certain types of stress, when dosed right, are essential for building resilience and longevity.
We talk about “eustress,” hormesis, and how everyday tools like exercise, fasting, and even hot or cold exposure can activate the body’s repair systems at the cellular level.
Sharon explains why recovery is just as critical as the stressor itself, and how aligning your lifestyle with your values may be one of the most impactful health moves of all.
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2025-05-191h 50The Proof with Simon HillLongevity Through Stress: Unlocking Your Body’s Survival Pathways | Dr. Sharon Horesh BergquistDr. Sharon Bergquist joins me to explore a powerful reframe: stress isn’t always bad. In fact, certain types of stress, when dosed right, are essential for building resilience and longevity.
We talk about “eustress,” hormesis, and how everyday tools like exercise, fasting, and even hot or cold exposure can activate the body’s repair systems at the cellular level.
Sharon explains why recovery is just as critical as the stressor itself, and how aligning your lifestyle with your values may be one of the most impactful health moves of all.
Overview of the Stress P...
2025-05-191h 50
Longevity Junky136: Can Stress Be Anti-Aging? | Dr. Sharon BergquistDr. Sharon Bergquist—Harvard-trained physician, Emory researcher, and author of The Stress Paradox—joins Longevity Junky to flip the script on everything we thought we knew about stress. Discover how good stress (yes, it exists!) can supercharge your cellular health, build resilience, and even slow down biological aging. From cold exposure and intermittent fasting to emotional challenges that light you up, this episode explores the science of hormesis and the “Goldilocks zone” of stress for optimal longevity.Learn more about Dr. Sharon Bergquist:Website: https://drsharonbergquist.com/The Stress Paradox book: https://dr...
2025-05-1257 min
The Retirement Wisdom PodcastThe Stress Paradox - Sharon Bergquist, MDIs stress bad for you? Yes, but so is too little stress. Sharon Bergquist, MD, author of The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier, shares her research on how good stress, in the right amount and at the right time, can enhance your well-being and longevity.
Dr. Sharon Bergquist joins us from Atlanta.
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Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MD, is the author of The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier. She is an award-winning physician, innovative healthcare leader, and visionary...
2025-05-1239 min
The Allsorts PodcastHow "good" stress makes you healthier, with Dr Sharon Bergquist MDAt this point, I think we’ve all gotten the memo that chronic stress is bad for us. We know that stress can mess with our gut health, our heart health and more. BUT (and this is a big BUT)... did you know that some forms of “good” stress can actually make you not just healthier, but stronger and more resilient to chronic stress?It’s kind of a mind-blowing proposition and in this episode of The Allsorts Podcast, I’m talking with Dr Sharon Bergquist MD about exactly what good stress is, and how it can mak...
2025-04-221h 11
Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors: Shatter Limiting Beliefs - Redefine Success - Chase Big DreamsThe Stress Paradox: Why a Little Discomfort Might Be Exactly What You Need with Dr. Sharon BergquistWhat if the very thing you’ve been avoiding—stress—is actually the key to your healthiest, most vibrant life?In this eye-opening episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, I sit down with Dr. Sharon Bergquist, physician, research scientist, and founder of Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness. Dr. Sharon reveals a powerful reframe: that certain kinds of stress—when used in microdoses—can actually help you live longer, feel better, and thrive in your everyday life.We dive into: 🔥 Why you don’t need a cold plunge to get the benefits of hot/cold therapy
2025-04-0237 min
Intelligent MedicineTurning Stress into Strength, Part 1Dr. Sharon Bergquist is an award-winning physician, innovative healthcare leader, and visionary researcher, renowned for spearheading a science-based approach to applying lifestyle as medicine. She is the author of "The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier." She discusses the misunderstood role of stress, emphasizing its potential benefits when managed and utilized correctly. Dr. Bergquist explains how stress can enhance cellular function, boost resilience, and improve overall health. She delves into topics such as the physiology of stress, the science of hormesis, and the benefits of controlled stressors including plant toxins, thermal exposure, fasting...
2025-04-0229 min
Fitness ConfidentialStress for Growth with Dr. Sharon Bergquist - Episode 2624Episode 2624: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Dr. Sharon Bergquist about resilience, our culture clashing with biology, using stress for growth, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/stress-for-growth-dr-sharon-bergquist-episode-2624 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Culture Clashing with Biology Dr. Sharon Bergquist is an internal medicine physician ( you can find her online at https://drsharonbergquist.com/) and has a new book you can purchase through Vinnie's Book Club: The Stress Paradox book https://amzn.to/4hMi9wc(2:15) It's necessary to challenge y...
2025-03-281h 04
Chasing LifeWhy We Need to Embrace StressMost of us try to avoid stress at all costs. But Dr. Sharon Bergquist, author of ‘The Stress Paradox,’ says too little stress can be just as bad for you. Bergquist sits down with Dr. Sanjay Gupta to explain the surprising science behind how some stress can make you healthier, and the steps you can take to harness it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-03-2829 min
The Visible VoicesStressed for Success: Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist on the Science of Good StressIn this episode I sit down with Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist to explore the fantastic concept of hormesis—the science of good stress.
We discuss her book The Stress Paradox and how how certain stressors, when applied in the right way, can build resilience, prevent chronic disease, and even slow aging.
Some episode hightights:—Mild to moderate stressors like fasting, exercise, and thermal exposure can strengthen the body and enhance resilience.
—Recovery is required: Stress without recovery leads to burnout.
—When you eat: Meal timing and decreasing your eating window support metabolic health, gi...
2025-03-2723 min
Flex Diet PodcastEpisode 316: The Stress Paradox: How Stress Can Enhance Your Health with Dr. Sharon BergquistIn this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I chat with Dr. Sharon Bergquist about her fascinating new book, The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier. We unpack why not all stress is bad — and how the right kinds, in the right doses, can actually make us stronger and more resilient. We dive into the biochemistry of stress, the different types of stressors, and how they affect cellular health, metabolic flexibility, and longevity.We also explore the role of exercise, supplements, interval training, and environmental stressors like cold and heat exposure. Dr...
2025-03-271h 26
The Good Life with Michele LamoureuxHow to Use Stress For Better Health + Longevity with Harvard Doctor, Dr. Sharon BergquistLearn how to live longer, healthier, and happier by reframing your relationship to stress — it's time to stress ourselves "the right way". The Science is showing that stress is beneficial and it helps build resilience. In this fascinating interview you'll learn about a new approach to stress management. "It's Stress 2.0" according to my guest, top doctor and leading researcher, Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist. Once you listen you'll have a new understanding about how to view stress and use it to improve your health. "Dr. Bergquist unpacks a surprising paradox: our bodies actually need stress to thrive; by de...
2025-03-261h 01
This Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilThe Stress Paradox: Why We Need Stress (and How to Make It Work for Us) with Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist | 294Stress—it’s everywhere, unavoidable, and, if we’re being honest, usually the enemy. But what if we’ve been thinking about it all wrong? What if stress isn’t just something to manage but something we can leverage?
Today, we’re flipping the script on stress with Dr. Sharon Bergquist, an award-winning physician, researcher, and expert in lifestyle medicine, stress science, and longevity. She’s been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, NPR, and The Wall Street Journal, hosts The Whole Health Cure podcast, and has over 6 million views on her TED talk about stress and the body. In h...
2025-03-2639 min
Well Beyond 40The Surprising Science of Beneficial Stress with Dr. Sharon Bergquist"The leading cause of disability in this country is disuse. Most people think it's arthritis. It is actually disuse, which is so profound because we can control the leading cause that is leading to so many people being handicapped." - Dr. Sharon Bergquist I sat down with Dr. Sharon Bergquist to explore the revolutionary concept of "good stress" and how it might be the missing key to longevity we've been searching for. Dr. Bergquist, an award-winning physician who graduated from Yale and Harvard Medical School, reveals how specific types of stress actually strengthen our cells' ability to...
2025-03-261h 03
The Model Health ShowWhy You NEED Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier - with Dr. Sharon Horesh BergquistMost people understand that we have the ability to grow from adversity, yet in our culture we have a largely negative view of stress. In fact, we often do our best to avoid stress at all costs. Today, you’re going to learn about specific stress response systems that are part of our biology, and how to activate them in order to build resilience. Our guest is award-winning physician, Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist. Her new book, The Stress Paradox, explains the critical connection our biology has with stress. Her work explores how we can engage in purposeful healthy stressors to...
2025-03-261h 17
WHEALTHSPANGood Stress Healthspan Unlocked with Doctor Sharon Bergquist MD on Aging and LongevityDr. Sharon Bergquist is an award-winning physician, researcher and professor, who has helped lead numerous clinical trials, including the Emory Healthy Aging Study and the Emory Healthy Brain Study. A Harvard Medical graduate, Dr. Bergquist is widely published in peer-reviewed journals and a frequent guest on Good Morning America, CNN, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR. Her latest book, The Stress Paradox, focuses on the many benefits of positive stress.We discuss common misconceptions about stress and its effects on aging. It’s a continuation of our conversation on the Whole Health Cure pod...
2025-03-251h 33
Relish The Full Audiobook That Keeps Thriller Fans Hooked.The Stress Paradox by Sharon Horesh BergquistPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/23491to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Stress Paradox
Author: Sharon Horesh Bergquist
Narrator: Dana Wing Lau
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins
Release date: 03-25-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Hygiene & Healthy Living
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There’s a breakthrough happening in the study of wellness and longevity. We know that excessive stress can be toxic, but emerging new research reveals that too little stress is just as bad for you as too much. Dr. Sharon Bergquist, a pioneering physician and leading stress researcher, is at the forefront of this movement. In The St...
2025-03-257h 58
The Exam Room by the Physicians CommitteeFood Is Meant to Stress You Out (That's a Good Thing) | Dr. Sharon BergquistWhat you eat can stress out your body. Depending on the food, that stress can be one of the keys to a healthier life. Discover the foods that are designed to increase stress on the body and how that impacts your health. Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist, author of The Stress Paradox, joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast. — In This Interview — - Why the body needs stress - Difference between good and bad stress - Good stress foods - Bad s...
2025-03-2541 min
The Wise Effort ShowEat, Move, and Stress Your Body Better with Dr. Sharon BergquistIn this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Sharon Bergquist discuss the concept of 'good stress' and its benefits on cellular health. Dr. Bergquist, an award-winning physician with extensive research in lifestyle medicine, explains hormesis and how intentional stressors like exercise, specific foods, and hot-cold therapy can enhance cellular function and longevity. They also delve into practical applications of these stressors to everyday life. Together, they highlight the importance of balancing stress with deep rest for optimal health and vitality.Listen and Learn About:The Role of Food in Good Stress E...
2025-03-2451 min
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownNew Science of Stress: Why We Need Stress to Thrive and How The Right Stress Improves Health, Increases Life Span & Can Cut Your Cancer Risk in HalfGuess what? You actually need stress to stay healthy! The key is understanding the difference between good stress and bad stress. Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MD, award-winning physician & researcher on lifestyle as medicine reveals the 5 crucial stressors you need to embrace today to slow down your aging and boost your immune system. Want to feel more energized, fight disease, and improve your mental health immediately? Discover how the right stress can actually help you build resilience, add 10-15 years to your lifespan, and reduce your cancer risk by 50%! Plus, learn why avoiding stress could make you m...
2025-03-181h 49
I'd Rather Be ReadingDr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist on Why Some Stress Might Actually Be Good for UsThere aren’t many of us—if any of us—who aren’t experiencing stress. But what if I told you that a little stress isn’t just okay for us as humans, but it’s necessary? That’s what Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist writes about in her new book The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier, which is out March 25. Now, hear her out—in this fascinating book, she argues that a little bit of being uncomfortable can actually have majorly positive results towards our longevity and vitality. We as humans have, as Sharon writes...
2025-03-1630 min
The Genius Life471: How to Hack Stress for Better Health and Longevity | Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MDDr. Sharon Horesh Berquist is a board-certified internal medicine physician, lifestyle medicine expert, and author of The Stress Paradox, specializing in the science of resilience and healthy aging. 15 Daily Steps to Lose Weight and Prevent Disease PDF: https://bit.ly/46XTn8f - Get my FREE eBook now!Subscribe to The Genius Life on YouTube! - http://youtube.com/maxlugavereWatch my new documentary Little Empty Boxes - http://littleemptyboxes.comThis episode is proudly sponsored by:Kroma makes high protein instant foods like my favorite gluten-free bone br...
2025-03-121h 11
The Empowering Neurologist PodcastThe Stress Paradox: How to Harness Pressure for a Stronger, Healthier Life - with Sharon Bergquist | EP 196🧠 Stay ahead with the latest in science, nutrition, and wellness by subscribing to Dr. Perlmutter’s newsletter at: www.drperlmutter.com. ✉️🌱Yes, we need stress in our lives! Staying in our comfort zone may be doing us more harm than good. That’s probably surprising to hear from me having spoken about the importance of reducing stress over the years. But, nonetheless, a level of stress that is not overly damaging, and that may actually have positive benefits. Today we are going to learn much more about that will be looking at th...
2025-03-101h 00
The mindbodygreen PodcastGood stress is medicine | Sharon Bergquist, M.D.“Good stressors are the most powerful medicine we have,” explains Sharon Horesh Bergquist, M.D.Bergquist, an award-winning physician, innovative healthcare leader, and researcher, joins us today to explain why stress is actually a good thing, how to optimize our exercise routines, plus so much more: - The difference between good & bad stress (~2:20)- Exercise as a stressor (~3:15)- Zone 2 & HIIT (~4:45)- The 80/20 rule (~6:20)- Vigorous exercise (~11:10)- The power of intervals (~13:40)- Mitochondrial health (~15:00)- The...
2025-03-091h 03
Forever YoungStress as Medicine with Dr. Sharon Bergquist | EP 152In today's episode, Dr. John Lakey and Dr. Payman Danielpour chats with Dr. Sharon Bergquist about her groundbreaking book, 'The Stress Paradox.' Discover how certain types of stress can actually help you live a healthier and longer life. Learn about the science of hormesis, the five beneficial stressors including high-intensity exercise and intermittent fasting, and why mental and emotional challenges can be good for your brain. Dr. Begrquist shares practical tips on incorporating these stressors into everyday life and the key role of recovery. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion that could change your perspective on stress...
2025-02-2649 min
Influenced to DeathEpisode #18: The surprising benefits of stress with Dr. Sharon BergquistIn this episode, Hannah and Victoria have the extreme pleasure of speaking with scientist, medical doctor, and inquisitive clinician Dr. Sharon Bergquist about her research into the benefits of stress. They discuss: * Why lowering your stress might not be the best idea* How stress actually makes you biologically younger * How Victoria and Dr. Bergquist met and bonded over their love of hormesis* Why carnivore diet promoters are technically right about plants being stressful, but the big aspect of stress they’re missing* Can you overdo stress and ca...
2025-01-071h 03
Health Coach Talk: Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine CoachingEmbracing Good Stress for Better Health, With Dr. Sharon BergquistWhat if stress could actually make you healthier? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes lifestyle medicine expert Dr. Sharon Bergquist to explore the transformative power of “good stress” and its role in building resilience. Their conversation explores lifestyle medicine’s expanding role in addressing chronic disease and offers practical strategies for health coaches to help clients integrate these principles into daily life.
Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/sharon-bergquist-110/
2024-12-1928 min
The Visible VoicesSharon Horesh Bergquist on Food As Medicine: When, What and How to Eat for Health & LifeIn this episode of The Visible Voices Podcast, Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist, a renowned physician, author (Plantology cookbook), podcaster (The Whole Health Cure podcast) and expert in lifestyle medicine, walks us through the profound impact of food as medicine and chronobiology. She explains how the timing of meals and the right nutritional choices can influence health, longevity, and the prevention of chronic diseases.
Dr. Bergquist is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and a physician researcher at Emory University School of Medicine, and founder Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness. She is an award-winning clinician, named a "Top Doctor" by At...
2024-10-0341 min
PhysicianaryMaking an impact on chronic disease and physician health, with Sharon Horesh-Bergquist, MDIn this episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, chats with Sharon Horesh-Bergquist, MD, about chronic disease, screenings and lifestyle and preventive medicine, as well as discussing physician wellness and burnout. · Intro 0:24 · In this episode 0:42 · Sharon Horesh-Bergquist, MD 1:03 · How do you create a good work-life balance? 1:38 · What started you on the path of lifestyle and preventive medicine? 2:18 · What were the significant challenges you faced when incorporating your practices in medicine? 6:15 · You've done a lot of research in the early predictors of chronic disease. What's the most interesting to you...
2024-06-1931 min
The Visible VoicesSharon Horesh Bergquist of The Whole Health Cure podcast hosts MicroSkills Authors Adaira Landry and Resa LewissToday we share an episode from The Whole Health Cure podcast. Host Sharon Horesh Bergquist speaks with Resa Lewiss and Adaira Landry about their book, MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact published by HarperCollins in April 2024.
Dr. Bergquist invites other "pioneers within lifestyle medicine and wellness, for intimate, behind the scenes conversations about the science of health and longevity. Get access to cutting edge research and discover natural ways to improve your wellbeing in your daily life."
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2024-06-0631 min
The Whole Health Cure200 Episodes: Reflections and Predictions for 2024 with Sharon Bergquist, MD, & Krystyna Morgan, MPH, NBC-HWCKrystyna R. Morgan, MPH, NBC-HWC serves as Director of the WHSC Office of Well-Being (EmWELL) at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. The focus of the office is to lead the design, direction and implementation of well-being programs that address the current environmental stressors among clinicians, health professionals, faculty and staff in clinical, research and academic health sciences areas. The goals of the office include facilitating system-wide changes that enable team members to effectively practice in a culture that prioritizes and promotes wellness and professional fulfillment while optimizing the function of Emory’s health system and establishing a robust well-being res...
2024-04-0531 min
Keep On Cookin'98 - Plantology with Jenny Bilko and Dr. Sharon BerquistIn Plantology: A Cookbook Based on the Science of Plant-Based Eating, physician and scientist Sharon Bergquist and dietitian Jenny Bilko show you how simple incorporating more natural, plant-based foods can be. Combining their decades of experience from their clinical work, research, and culinary skills, they describe the compelling science, practical tips, and easy, delicious recipes to get you started. This easy-to-follow guide will inspire you to prevent disease, increase vibrancy, and live longer. Inside, you will find:A nutrition overview: Explaining the “why” behind what to eat, with studies showing the power of plant foods,...
2024-03-051h 01
Foodie Pharmacology PodcastPlantology with Dr. Sharon BergquistThis week on the show, we dive into the health-benefits of a plant-based diet! The Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) is, well, SAD!! IUT also drives high incidence of chronic disease that shorten lifespans and reduce quality of life! But there is hope! Eating a whole food, plant-based diet can help prevent many chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes. My guest this week is Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist, the Pam R. Rollins Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, and founder and director of Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness.
Dr. Bergquist is a nationally recognized li...
2023-05-2233 min
The Whole Health CureThe Why and How of Plant-Based Eating with Jenny Bilko, MS, RDN, LDJenny Bilko is a Registered Dietitian for Emory Executive Health and Emory Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics. She completed her dietetic internship at University of Alabama at Birmingham along with her Master’s degree in Nutrition Science. She is a co-author for upcoming plant-based cookbook Plantology: A Cookbook based on the Science of Plant-Based Eating. Links:Jenny on LinkedIn and Instagram.Order Plantology on Amazon here to get a free meal planning guide from Sharon and Jenny.
2023-04-1230 min
The Mind-Gut Conversation PodcastThe Power of Holistic Healthcare with Sharon Bergquist, MD | MGC Ep. 54Welcome to the latest edition of the Mind Gut Conversation podcast. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist, a Harvard-trained, nationally recognized lifestyle medicine pioneer.
Dr. Bergquist is the Pam R. Rollins Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, as well as founder and director of Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness. She is an advocate for advancing healthcare by integrating lifestyle medicine, resiliency, and prevention-based science into clinical care. She has contributed to numerous health segments, is the host of The Whole Health Cure podcast, and author of the upcoming book Plantology: a co...
2022-11-0343 min
The Whole Health CureProtecting Your Brain Health Using the Power of NutritionFor more information about nutrition and other ways you can improve your brain health, you can take the free Better Brain Health Challenge available on my websiteIf you have questions or comments, you can find me on:Linked In: Dr. Sharon Horesh BergquistInstagram: @drsharonbergquistTwitter: @SHBergquistMDSome of the studies mentioned in this episode:Morris MC, Tangney CC, Wang Y, Sacks FM, Bennett DA, Aggarwal NT. MIND diet associated with reduced incidence of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's & Dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association. 2015;11(9):1007-1014.
2022-10-2620 min
Reshape Your Health with Dr. Morgan Nolte132. 3 Ways to Slow Down the Aging Process With Dr. Sharon BergquistHave a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text!Dr. Sharon Bergquist is a Rollins Senior Distinguished Clinician, Master Clinician, and Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Yale University and medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed her internship and residency at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.Dr. Bergquist strongly believes in...
2022-07-2041 min
The Whole Health Cure"Understanding Genome Testing" with A. Cecile J.W. Janssens, PhDDr. A. Cecile J.W. Janssens is professor of Epidemiology in the department of Epidemiology of the Rollins School of Public Health. Her research concerns the translation of genomics research to applications in clinical and public health practice, and focuses on the polygenic prediction of multifactorial diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. She is best known for her theoretical and methodological studies that outline the future predictive ability and utility of genetic testing. Dr. Janssens has published over 200 papers in international scientific journals, including articles on the psychological, behavioral, ethical and societal aspects of genetic testing, the...
2020-09-2130 min
Thrive BitesS 3 Ep 9 - Leading With Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Sharon BergquistIn this episode of Thrive Bites, I dove deep with Dr. Sharon Bergquist about the essence of Lifestyle Medicine and how she uses it to foster her practice and enhance the academic community of Emory's Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness and Executive Health program. Take a listen!
Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist is a Rollins Senior Distinguished Clinician and associate professor of medicine at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a clinician, researcher, educator, and advocate in the fields of preventive medicine and healthy aging. She is the medical director of Emory’s Executive Health program and directs Em...
2020-09-2144 min
The Whole Health Cure"Common Sleep Disorders and What to Do with Them" with David Schulman, MDDr. David Schulman is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Emory University, where he has served on faculty for nineteen years. He is the Director of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship training program, and also Director of Emory School of Medicine's Foundations of Medicine Phase, which comprises the first eighteen months of education for our medical students.In this conversation Dr. Schulman discusses the most typical sleep disorders and what to do with them. We talk about insomnia, restless leg syndrome, how coffee and electronic...
2020-08-2944 min
The Whole Health Cure“I Have a Carrot and a Stent, You Pick!”, with Koushik R. Reddy, MDDr. Reddy is the director of interventional cardiology at the James A Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa, FL. He completed his general and interventional cardiology fellowship training at Winthrop University Hospital in Long Island, NY. After practicing interventional cardiology for ten years, he changed his focus towards cardiovascular health promotion and disease prevention, using lifestyle and nutrition based strategies. He is a member of American College of Cardiology’s working group on nutrition and lifestyle. In addition, he serves as a board of director and the treasurer for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He is the founding Co...
2020-08-2035 min
The Whole Health Cure"Women's Health and Self-Care" with Cherie Hill, MDCherie C. Hill, MD, FACOG is an Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine. She is a graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana, and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UC Los Angeles. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University, where she served as Chief Resident, with a GME concentration in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement. Dr. Hill has a clinical interest in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery for management of gynecologic disorders, particularly abnormal uterine bleeding and fibroids, in addition to comprehensive obstetrics and well-woman care. Beyond the clinical se...
2020-07-2334 min
The Whole Health Cure"Fiber Fueled: Optimizing Your Gut Microbiome" with Will Bulsiewicz, MDWill Bulsiewicz, MD MSCI ("Dr. B") is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and gastroenterology at The University of North Carolina Hospitals. He also earned a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) from Northwestern University and a certificate in nutrition from Cornell University. Dr. Bulsiewicz is board-certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology.Dr. B. is a respected clinician and the recipient of numerous awards. At Northwestern, he received the prestigious Rambach Award, was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, and was Chief...
2020-07-1133 min
The Whole Health Cure"From Healing the Body to Healing the Community" with Brooklyn Borough President, Eric AdamsEric graduated from the New York City Police Academy in 1984 as one of the highest-ranked students in his class. After initially serving with the New York City Transit Police Department, he was transferred to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) with the merging of the city’s police forces. During the course of his 22-year law enforcement career, Eric served in the 94th Precinct (Greenpoint), 88th Precinct (Clinton Hill and Fort Greene), and the 6th Precinct (Greenwich Village and West Village), where he retired at the rank of captain. As a member of New York’s Finest, Eric made...
2020-07-0334 min
The Whole Health Cure"Hormones and Diet" with Neal D. Barnard, MD, FACCNeal Barnard, MD, FACC, is an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Dr. Barnard has led numerous research studies investigating the effects of diet on diabetes, body weight, and chronic pain, including a groundbreaking study of dietary interventions in type 2 diabetes, funded by the National Institutes of Health, that paved the way for viewing type 2 diabetes as a potentially reversible condition for many patients. Dr. Barnard has authored more than 90 scientific publications and 20 books for medical and lay readers, a...
2020-06-2635 min
The Whole Health Cure"Positive Psychology" with Liana Lianov, MD, MPHAs an innovative leader in lifestyle medicine, Dr. Lianov has advanced the movement in the US and internationally. She currently serves as the Chair of the Happiness Science and Positive Health Committee of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), lead faculty for the ACLM Physician and Health Professional Well-Being Program, vice-chair of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, and President of the Positive Health and Wellness Division of the International Positive Psychology Association. She is also the lead faculty for the first of its kind intensive lifestyle medicine physician curriculum sponsored by American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM...
2020-06-1935 min
The Whole Health Cure"The Nature of Human Movement" Peter Sprague, PT, DPTPeter Sprague, PhD, holds the positions of Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics in Emory University’s School of Medicine. His primary teaching appointment is within the Physical Therapy Division in the Emory School of Medicine where he is the co-course coordinator for the Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation course, the course coordinator for the Introduction to Interventions course, and course coordinator for a course he developed entitled “Movement System in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice.” He is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and currently sits on the Orthopaedic Specialty Council for the American Board of Physi...
2020-06-1232 min
The Whole Health Cure"Factory Farming and Turning Adversaries Into Allies" with Leah GarcesLeah Garcés is the president of Mercy For Animals and author of Grilled: Turning Adversaries into Allies to Change the Chicken Industry. She has nearly 20 years of leadership experience in the animal protection movement and has partnered with some of the world’s largest food companies on her mission to build a better food system.Leah oversaw international campaigns in 14 countries at the World Society for the Protection of Animals and launched Compassion in World Farming in the United States. Her work has been featured in many national and international media outlets, including the New York Tim...
2020-05-2830 min
The Whole Health Cure"The Heart of Cardiovascular Prevention" with Laurence S. Sperling, M.D., FACC, FAHA, FACP, FASPCThis is a very special episode - Episode # 100! THANK YOU to everyone for your continued support!In this episode Laurence S. Sperling, M.D., FACC, FAHA, FACP, FASPC talks about prevention of heart disease. Dr. Sperling covers a range of topics related to cardiovascular disease and its prevention. What is preventive cardiology? How can we prevent heart disease in individuals and populations? What are the risk factors for heart disease? Dr. Sperling discusses the opportunities in healthcare as it relates to cardiovascular health, and why this topic is especially relevant in the time of the pandemic. Dr...
2020-05-1536 min
The Whole Health Cure"Ethics Around Eating Animals" with Jonathan Crane, PhDJonathan K. Crane is the Raymond F. Schinazi Scholar of Bioethics and Jewish Thought at Emory University’s Center for Ethics. He is also an Associate Professor of Medicine, Emory School of Medicine, and an Associate Professor of Religion, Emory College.He earned a B.A. (summa cum laude) from Wheaton College in Massachusetts, a M.A. in international peace studies from the University of Notre Dame, a M.Phil. in Gandhian thought from Gujarat Vidyapith in India, a M.A. in Hebrew Literature and rabbinic ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York, and...
2020-05-0836 min
The Whole Health Cure"Navigating News During Coronavirus Pandemic" with Arefa Cassoobhoy, MDArefa Cassoobhoy is a board certified internal medicine doctor who is passionate about health literacy and committed to raising awareness of health topics that are currently under the radar and affect vulnerable communities. Her projects focus on empowering individuals and communities to improve their health through collaborations including advocacy, research, and education.As Senior Medical Director at WebMD, Cassoobhoy and the medical team ensure all content across WebMD is not only correct and current, but also easy to understand and useful. She oversees a national network of doctors that reviews content across the site and works with...
2020-04-2836 min
Follow Your KindSharon Bergquist, MD: Leading the Way with Lifestyle Medicine at Emory and BeyondDr. Sharon Bergquist is a Rollins Senior Distinguished Clinician, Master Clinician, and Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Yale University and medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed her internship and residency at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.Dr. Bergquist strongly believes in personalized and comprehensive health management and incorporates prevention and wellness strategies into her practice. Her...
2020-04-2700 min
The Whole Health Cure"How We Regulate Stress with Our Behaviors" with Chance Nicholson, PhDDr. William “Chance” Nicholson joined the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing as an assistant professor in August 2019. He received his PhD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a focus on neurophysiological correlations between the vagus nerves’ cholinergic pathways, psychiatric comorbidities (e.g., perceived stress, depression, and post-traumatic stress) and HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders. Dr. Nicholson's research interests and publications center on neurophysiological substrates that form the basis of cognitive-behavioral symptoms (e.g., anger, impulsivity, depression, suicidality) often observed in trauma-based disorders, in particular post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder.In this episode Dr. Nicholson and Dr...
2020-04-2137 min
The Whole Health Cure"What is Heart Rate Variability" with Chance Nicholson, PhDDr. William “Chance” Nicholson joined the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing as an assistant professor in August 2019. He received his PhD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a focus on neurophysiological correlations between the vagus nerves’ cholinergic pathways, psychiatric comorbidities (e.g., perceived stress, depression, and post-traumatic stress) and HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders. Dr. Nicholson's research interests and publications center on neurophysiological substrates that form the basis of cognitive-behavioral symptoms (e.g., anger, impulsivity, depression, suicidality) often observed in trauma-based disorders, in particular post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder.In this episode Dr. Nicholson and Dr...
2020-04-1334 min
The Whole Health Cure"Acupuncture and Integrative Care" with Wei Huang, MD, PhDDr. Wei Huang is an Associate Professor in Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. She received her medical degree in Shanghai, PhD in Neuroscience/Psychology at Vanderbilt University, and residency training at UNC Chapel Hill. Besides being a Board-certified physiatrist, Dr. Huang is also certified in Integrative Holistic Medicine and is a certified acupuncturist in Georgia. She is the founding physician of the first acupuncture clinic and the first integrative medicine clinic at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, and often acts as a consultant to regional medical centers to set up acupuncture clinics. She is currently...
2020-03-3033 min
The Whole Health Cure"Finding Connection in Times of Isolation" with Jenny Mascaro, PhDJennifer Mascaro, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Division of Preventive Medicine of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine.Dr. Mascaro is a member of the Cancer Prevention and Control research program at Winship Cancer Institute.Dr. Mascaro holds a PhD in biological anthropology from Emory University. Her doctoral work examined the impact of compassion meditation on social cognition and brain function, and post-doctoral work investigated the biological bases of paternal caregiving behavior. Dr. Mascaro's current research program examines interventions that enhance social connectivity, and in s...
2020-03-2333 min
The Whole Health Cure"Understanding Food Allergies" with Erin MalawerErin Malawer is a digital health entrepreneur and food allergy advocate. She is the founder of Allergy|Health which brings expert guidance and up-to-date information to patients and caregivers. Erin serves on the Food Allergy Task Force at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C. In addition to advising pharmaceutical companies, tech start-ups, food manufacturers, media outlets, restaurants, and others on food allergies, Erin consults and contributes to a variety of media sources including Bloomberg, Politico, CBS Radio, CBS News, Healthline, WebMD, and Fox 5. Erin was featured on the Discovery Chanel documentary, “Emerging Epidemic: Food Allergies in America”...
2020-03-1533 min
The Whole Health Cure"Sustainability: Connecting the Health of Environment to the Health of People" with Kelly WeisingerKelly Weisinger is an Assistant Director at the Emory Office of Sustainability Initiative. An Atlanta native, Kelly joined Emory in 2012 as Sustainability Program Coordinator, and as the goals and programs of the office grew, was named Assistant Director in 2015. She conducts faculty and staff outreach and engagement and works with all of Emory's university and healthcare departments to improve operations, reduce environmental impact and create dialogue around sustainability issues. She works to green the supply chain across the University including ensuring sustainability is factored into supplier contracts and analyzes Emory'/s carbon footprint to implement strategies toward climate action...
2020-03-0843 min
The Whole Health Cure"Preventing and Reversing Diabetes with Diet and Lifestyle" with Brenda Davis, RDBrenda Davis, registered dietitian, is a leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. As a prolific nutrition and health writer, she has co-authored 11 books with over 800,000 copies in print in 14 languages. Her most recent works include Kick Diabetes Essentials (2019), The Kick Diabetes Cookbook (2018), Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition (2014) and Becoming Vegan: Express Edition (2013). Brenda has been a featured speaker at medical and nutrition conferences in over 20 countries on 5 continents. She is also co-author of several peer reviewed journal articles. Brenda is the lead clinical nutrition specialist for the diabetes intervention project in the Marshall Islands, and recently completed a...
2020-03-0333 min
The Whole Health Cure"Kellyn Foundation and Making Healthy Choice the Easy Choice" with Meagan L. Grega, MDMeagan L. Grega, MD, is the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Kellyn Foundation (www.kellyn.org), a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice. Kellyn provides school-based healthy lifestyle education and “Garden as a Classroom” programs; supports access to nutrient-dense produce via the Eat Real Food Mobile Market and Lehigh Valley Corner Store Initiative; engages participants in hands-on, plant-based cooking classes in community settings and offers intensive therapeutic lifestyle change interventions for individuals and families. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Bucknell University with a B.S. in Biochemistry/Cell Biology and earned...
2020-02-2444 min
The Whole Health Cure"Social Determinants of Health" with Jada Bussey-Jones, MDDr. Bussey-Jones received her BS in Sociology and later her MD from Emory University. She has nationally recognized educational expertise in the areas of minority health, health equity, as well as patient and provider education. She has developed several program initiatives addressing health promotion and disease prevention for vulnerable populations. Dr. Bussey-Jones has also developed and directed curricula on cultural competence, disparities, and social determinants of health for students, residents, and faculty and was recognized with an Educational Innovation Award for this work. She has also chaired the National Disparities Education Task Force for the Society of General Internal...
2020-02-1740 min
The Whole Health Cure"The Connection Between Soil, Gut and Healing" with Zach Bush, MDZach Bush MD is a physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care. He is an internationally recognized educator on the microbiome as it relates to health, disease and our food production systems. Dr. Bush founded *Seraphic Group to develop root-cause solutions for human and ecological health and extend his passion for educating the world on topics such as the state of our soil - including the need to eradicate toxins such as glyphosate from our farming chain - and the importance of gut/brain communication as a vital part of our overall health/wellbeing.Dr...
2020-02-0749 min
The Whole Health Cure"Linking Psychological State to Physiology" with William “Chance” Nicholson, PhDDr. William “Chance” Nicholson joined the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing as an assistant professor in August 2019. He received his PhD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a focus on neurophysiological correlations between the vagus nerves’ cholinergic pathways, psychiatric comorbidities (e.g., perceived stress, depression, and post-traumatic stress) and HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders. Dr. Nicholson's research interests and publications center on neurophysiological substrates that form the basis of cognitive-behavioral symptoms (e.g., anger, impulsivity, depression, suicidality) often observed in trauma-based disorders, in particular post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder.In this conversation Dr. Nicholson explai...
2020-01-3133 min
The Whole Health Cure"Common Myths about Diet and Nutrition" with Jenny Bilko, RDJenny Bilko, MS, RDN, LD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at the Emory Executive Health Clinic, the Paul W. Seavey Comprehensive Internal Medicine Clinic, and the Emory Lifestyle Medicine and Wellness Center. She received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Dietetics from the University of Georgia. She completed Dietetic Internship and received Master’s degree in Nutrition Science at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Jenny also has a Certificate in Training for Vegetarian Nutrition.Jenny is passionate about nutrition for prevention and management of chronic disease through plant-based and Mediterranean diet. She provides education and counseling to p...
2020-01-2431 min
The Whole Health Cure"Thrive Medicine" with Colin Zhu, DO, DipABLM, ChefDr. Colin Zhu is a primary care physician who is Board-Certified in family practice and lifestyle medicine. Passionate about the intersection of medicine, food, and nutrition, Dr. Zhu trained as a chef and a health coach at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City following completion of his medical degree.In medical practice known as locum tenens, Dr. Zhu has spent the last four years in a series of contract physician roles that include time in Nevada, where he worked with a Native American population at...
2020-01-1734 min
The Whole Health Cure"Social Justice and Healthcare" with Maura George, MDMaura George MD, FACP is an associate professor of medicine at Emory and a primary care internist at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. She completed her undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering at Princeton University, her medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency at Emory University. In addition to her clinical work at Grady, Dr. George is very involved in the School of Medicine, teaching medical students longitudinally as a small group advisor and as course director for several required and elective courses including Community Learning and Social Medicine (CLSM), an 18-month required...
2020-01-1033 min
The Whole Health Cure"How Not to Diet?" with Michael Greger, MD (Recast of E55)Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized professional speaker on a number of important public health issues. Dr. Greger has lectured at the Conference on World Affairs, the National Institutes of Health, and the International Bird Flu Summit, among countless other symposia and institutions; testified before Congress; has appeared on shows such as The Colbert Report and The Dr. Oz Show; and was invited as an expert witness in defense of Oprah Winfrey at the infamous "meat defamation" trial. In 2017, he was honored with the ACLM Lifestyle Medicine Trailblazer Award.
2020-01-0429 min
The Whole Health Cure"Reflecting on 2019 and The Future of Lifestyle Medicine" with Salvatore Lacagnina, DODr. Salvatore Lacagnina is the System Medical Director of Wellness and Employee Health for Lee Health. In this role, his mission is to inspire, educate and empower people to improve their health and wellness. Dr. Sal, as he likes to be called, is one of Lee Health’s champions responsible for developing a comprehensive health, wellness and preventive care program for more than 19,000 employees and family members.He is the Medical Director for the LH Employee Health clinics and the Medical Director for the Healthy Life Centers in Cape Coral, Ft. Myers and Babcock Ranch, Florida....
2019-12-2632 min
The Whole Health Cure"Moving Medicine Forward" with Michael Klaper, MDMichael A. Klaper, M.D. Dr. Michael Klaper is a gifted clinician, internationally-recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health. In addition to his clinical practice and private consultations with patients, he is a passionate and devoted educator of physicians and other healthcare professionals about the importance of nutrition in clinical practice and integrative medicine.
Dr. Klaper is the author of Vegan Nutrition; Pure & Simple (no longer in print) and has produced numerous health videos, webinars and dozens of articles for both scientific journals and the popular press. As a source of inspiration advocating plant-based diets...
2019-12-2033 min
The Whole Health Cure"Empowering Girls to Live Healthier Lives" with Trinita Ervin, CEO of Ladybug for Girls Foundation Inc.Trinita Ervin is the Founder and CEO of Ladybug for GirlsTM a health and wellness social enterprise. Ladybug for Girls is a youth development program designed to encourage young girls to be healthier where the live, learn, and play.
Since launching her non-profit in 2008, the Ladybug for GirlsTM Foundation has served thousands of young girls and their families in metro Atlanta through their after-school programs, community workshops and through the installation of school gardens. The foundation mission is to empower elementary school girls with the tools to feel beautiful from the inside out. They achieve this by...
2019-12-1334 min
The Whole Health Cure"Widening Your Resiliency Zone Through Community Resiliency Model" with Linda Grabbe, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BCLinda Grabbe, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Her clinical expertise is in primary care and mental health care for homeless or incarcerated women and youth, providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills training and Community Resilience Model (CRM) training in group settings.
Her interests include the neurobiology of trauma and resilience, social justice, and social determinants of mental health. Dr. Grabbe is a healthcare provider with Community Advanced Practice Nurses, a small non-profit organization that operates a network of clinics in Atlanta homeless shelters for women, children, and...
2019-12-0535 min
The Whole Health Cure"Fertility and Diet" with Audrey Gaskins, PhDAudrey Gaskins is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. Dr. Gaskins earned her doctoral degree in nutrition and epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health in 2014. This training was preceded by a two-year fellowship in the Department of Epidemiology at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in engineering from Duke University in 2008.
Dr. Gaskins’s research is aimed at elucidating how environmental, dietary, and lifestyle factors experienced throughout the life course infl...
2019-11-2832 min
The Whole Health Cure"Food Pharmacy" with Stacie Renee Schmidt, MDStacie Renee Schmidt, MD is a health services researcher and clinical educator at Emory University School of Medicine, working in the urban public hospital setting of Atlanta, GA. Her work focuses on understanding disparities and improving the health and healthcare of patients. For nearly a decade, Dr. Schmidt has worked to identify and address social determinants of health affecting ambulatory patients in the primary care setting, particularly enhancing patient self-efficacy around self-management of disease through the adoption of healthy behaviors and by addressing food insecurity.
In this conversation, Dr. Schmidt shares her experience addressing food insecurity and...
2019-11-2233 min
The Whole Health Cure"Shifting Healthcare Food Service" with Kip Slaughter Hardy, MS, RD, LDKip Slaughter Hardy, MS, RD, LD is a present manager of Food & Nutrition Projects & Performance Improvement at Emory University Hospital.
With her combined passion for sustainable food systems and her leadership experience in high volume food service in high acuity hospitals, Kip is uniquely positioned to facilitate a shift in healthcare food service to a system that is at once nourishing, delicious, affordable and sustainable.
Kip is a part of a number f professional organizations, such as Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, Hunger & Environmental Nutrition Practice Group, Greater Atlanta Dietetic Association, Georgia Organics and Slow Food...
2019-11-1430 min
The Whole Health Cure"Countering Effects of Burnout through Self-Reflection" with Timothy Harrison, Associate Director for CBCT®, Emory UniversityTimothy Harrison is the Associate Director for CBCT® at Emory University's Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics. While Tim has a master's degree in architecture from Harvard University, he decided in 2014 to dedicate himself full time to teaching and sharing the benefits of CBCT. He oversees the CBCT program, including multiple research initiatives and the rigorous teacher certification process. Tim regularly teaches CBCT nationally and internationally in academic institutions and healthcare settings, and he advises on the tailoring of CBCT for research with populations that have specific circumstances including cancer survivors, veterans with PTSD, HIV+ patients, and Emory m...
2019-11-0739 min
The Whole Health Cure"Culinary Medicine" with Rani Polak, MD, Chef, MBADr. Rani Polak is the founding director of both the Culinary Healthcare Education Fundamentals (CHEF) Coaching program at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and the Center of Lifestyle Medicine at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel; as well as an Assistant Professors, Part Time, at the Department of PM & R, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Polak’s focus, along with clinical care, is on clinical and translational research relating to the Culinary Coaching method which combine culinary training with health coaching principles. Dr. Polak is the PI of the Culinary CoRe (Culinary Coaching Research) group which aimed at...
2019-11-0228 min
The Whole Health Cure"Value on Investment (VOI) of Employee Wellness Programs" with Michael StaufackerMichael Staufacker is a Director of Health Management in Central HR Administration at Emory University in Atlanta and has served in this role since 2012. He develops, implements, and evaluates health management programs and services for 30,000 university and healthcare employees. He partners with Emory’s benefits department to ensure health plan (48,000 members) and other vendor partners are accountable for health improvement (pharmacy benefit management, case management, disease management, maternity management, behavioral mental health, lifestyle management).
From 1994 until 2012, Michael worked for StayWell Health Management in a variety of roles including Account Management, Call Center Management, and Product Development & Management.
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2018-12-0637 min