In the latest episode of "Metabolism, Muscles, and Mindset," host Ali Novitsky, MD, an obesity medicine doctor and fitness guru, delves into the intricate relationship between stress and health. This episode marks the beginning of a three-part series dedicated to understanding stress, its physiological impacts, and effective management strategies.

00:00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview

00:00:11 - Recent Travels and Conferences

00:00:32 - Stress and Health: An Overview

00:00:53 - Upcoming Episodes Breakdown

00:01:04 - Episode 1: Stress and Your Body

00:01:35 - Episode 2: Understanding Your Stress Scale

00:01:57 - Episode 3: Finding Your Thrive Zone00:02:07 - Personal Story: Empathetic Daughter

00:02:50 - Impact of Stress on Others

00:03:21 - Ownership of Stress Response

00:03:42 - The Science of Stress Response

00:04:14 - Cortisol and Its Impact

00:05:08 - High Stress Responders and Weight Loss

00:06:03 - The Role of Cortisol in Blood Sugar Regulation

00:07:08 - Chronic Stress and Burnout

00:08:02 - Cortisol and Insulin Interaction

00:09:39 - Stress, Sleep, and Blood Sugar

00:10:41 - Stress Scale and Sleep Deprivation

00:11:14 - Types of Stress Responders

00:12:12 - Genetic Factors in Stress Response

00:13:02 - Tools for Managing Stress

00:14:17 - Personal Experience with Stress Modeling

00:15:10 - Managing Stress Productively

00:15:51 - Importance of Stress Management

00:16:02 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Stress

00:16:24 - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Stress

00:17:07 - Interpersonal Communication and Stress

00:17:49 - Recap and Episode 2 Preview

00:18:52 - Program Offerings and Conclusion

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