Why Stress Heals: The Science of Resilience with Dr. Sharon Bergquist
August 7, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
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Stress is not always the enemy - science shows the right kind can rebuild you from the inside out.
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In this episode
- How intentional stress strengthens the body at the cellular level
- The difference between harmful stress and stress that builds resilience
- A science-backed framework for using stress as a health tool
- Why avoiding all stress may actually be working against you
About this episode
We 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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