Ever wondered how stress wreaks havoc on your reproductive system, immune system, and even your dietary habits?
How does it meddle with your testosterone levels, menstrual cycles, or make you crave that extra chocolate sundae?
Want to explore the contentious relationship between stress and cancer, and dispel the myth of positive thinking as a cure?
Dive into our conversation that uncovers the delicate interplay between mind, body, and health.
Ever wondered how stress wreaks havoc on your reproductive system, immune system, and even your dietary habits?
How does it meddle with your testosterone levels, menstrual cycles, or make you crave that extra chocolate sundae?
Want to explore the contentious relationship between stress and cancer, and dispel the myth of positive thinking as a cure?
Dive into our conversation that uncovers the delicate interplay between mind, body, and health.
Key Ideas
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#1
Can Hans Selye's Research Help You Tackle Chronic Stress and Improve Health?
01 Jan 1970
02:18
02:18
#2
From Lion Encounters to Lottery Wins: How Stress Shapes Our Heart Health
01 Jan 1970
02:29
02:29
#3
How Does Stress Shape Our Bodies and Minds From Womb to Adulthood?
01 Jan 1970
03:45
03:45
#4
Stress Unplugged: The Hidden Impact on Sex, Immunity, and Health
01 Jan 1970
03:38
03:38
#5
Can Yossarian's Catch-22 Teach Us the Evolutionary Secrets of Pain and Stress?
01 Jan 1970
03:23
03:23
#6
Surviving Sleep Deprivation: How to Break the Vicious Cycle of Stress and Sleepless Nights
01 Jan 1970
03:06
03:06
#7
Did Jay Weiss Unlock the Secret to Managing Stress?
01 Jan 1970
02:58
02:58
#8
From Gary to Kenneth: The Stress Story Unveiled in Humans and Baboons
01 Jan 1970
03:42
03:42
#9
Can We Outsmart Stress Like Rudolph Virchow?
01 Jan 1970
02:46
02:46
#10
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
04:21
04:21
About Author
Robert M. Sapolsky is a renowned American neuroscientist, biologist, and author, best known for his work in the fields of stress and neurobiology. He is a professor at Stanford University, where he teaches biology, neurology, and neurosurgery. Sapolsky has conducted extensive research on primates, particularly baboons, to understand the effects of stress on health. His popular book, "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers," explores the impact of stress on the human body and mind, blending scientific insights with accessible and engaging writing.
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