Episode 33: EP 33 Stress. Understand it. Manage it. Live longer.
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EP 33 Stress, Understand it. Manage it. Live longer.
All the research and stats on stress as well as a practical lens from first-hand experience around stress. Managing stress may just save your life and will give you a better quality of life for sure.
Stress impacts the body in many ways. It is a natural reaction or response in the human body, but prolonged stress and getting stressed over things we cannot control have health implications. Stress can manifest itself in a number of ways, from an upset tummy, anger, insomnia, and headaches to substance abuse, weight gain and poor eating habits.
In this episode, we cover:
- What causes stress
- How it manifests itself
- What can drive or add to stress levels
- Impact on feed choices
- A process called ICEPIC to help you try and manage your stress
- WHO recommendations to reduce stress
Please see the links below to research studies and other websites reviewed for more information.
Links
Chronic stress and your health
Food selection under stress
WHO - Stress QandA
Ways stress can affect your body
Hosts
Jem Bolt and Donny Singe talk about the "big" issues, in their Short, Sharp, and Fit podcast. Sponsored by Old Bull health. (www.oldbullhealth.com)
Jem is the Founder of Old Bull Health, an Ironman, and worked in senior roles in corporate most of his life. Donny brings years of professional experience and anecdotes from 32 years of elite performance coaching and 20 years in the NRL with the Sea Eagles.
This combination brings an entertaining and at times challenging mix of laughs and facts that could make you more interesting at dinner, but hopefully and most importantly will leave you with some key takeaways to think about, and support your health and well-being journey, whatever that may be.
Who should ideally listen?
Men:
- who value their physical and mental health
- who want to improve their physical and mental health
- who are generally nice blokes
- who want to be more interesting at dinner
How are we trying to help?
- Laughter is great medicine, we hope we can make your face at least crease a smile
- We can be hard on ourselves, especially as we get older. You are not alone.
- Simple and clear learnings and actions to support better health and fitness outcomes
Please can you:
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Thank you
Jem & Donny
Disclaimer
The contents of these podcasts and notes are intended to bring awareness to listeners of certain information of a general nature, to be entertaining, and are not intended in any way to be advice or recommendations. Every individual and their needs are different, as such the podcasts, opinions, and information shared therein should not be considered health advice or recommendations of any nature. Please consult a health professional before starting or changing a diet or exercise. Listen at your own risk.
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