“A daily mind-body practice is non-negotiable.” ~Dr. Sara Gottfried
Hard to imagine something worse than busting your tail to improve your health and seeing no progress. But being confronted with new research that seemingly erects additional hurdles can feel even more defeating. Doing battle with your genetic makeup sounds like a losing fight, right? Luckily, today’s guest brings expert insights that offer solid hope and ways to utilize new research to our advantage.
Dr. Sara Gottfried is not only a leading researcher, physician, NYT best-selling author, and MIT and Harvard graduate… she’s also one of my favorite human beings on the planet. Her patients benefit from her 25 years of medical experience, expertise on hormones, and sensible approach that puts lifestyle changes above sole dependence on pharmaceutical solutions. Dr. Gottfried is the Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Thomas Jefferson University, also Director of Precision Medicine at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health.
This interview’s packed with the latest information on hormones and their effects on our overall health. Plus, proven research that will empower you to notice and deal with invisible stress and ‘normalized’ trauma. Don’t miss Dr. Gottfried’s actionable advice for managing Partial PTSD and toxic stress that gets lodged in your system. Take a listen so you can utilize the powerful trauma remedies we discuss!
In this episode you’ll discover:
● The crucial factor getting ignored on most health journeys
● How past trauma affects our stress response system
● What soul wounds are and their ripple effect on families
● The 2 bodily systems most vulnerable to toxic stress
● Big T & Little t trauma nuances
● Insulin myths
● What hormones are and the highest-priority hormone
● Why nearly 100% of Dr. Gottfried’s patients have cortisol issues
● 40+ different adult chronic diseases’ common denominator
● Why many weight loss efforts are doomed
● Ideal ways to test your cortisol levels
● A test to score your adverse childhood experiences
● Your natural ability to process stress effectively
● How buried PTSD can rob you of bone strength
● The power that enriching experiences have over your past
● When self-reliant adults can expect to feel childhood wounds
● How creating space helps reframe events
● Surprising limitations genetics have even on elite NBA athletes
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● Project Ice Storm Study (prenatal maternal stress)
● Dr. Sara Gottfried on Instagram / Dr. Gottfried’s Website
● Women Food & Hormones— Dr. Sara Gottfried’s latest book
● Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Questionnaire
● Potential of Environmental Enrichment to Prevent Transgenerational Effects of Paternal Trauma
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TMHS 677: The Connection Between Hormone Health, Sexual Health, & Metabolism - With Dr. Anna Cabeca
TMHS 676: The Root Cause of Obesity, Autoimmunity, and Cancer - With Dr. Zach Bush
TMHS 675: Secret Mobility Exercises To Upgrade Your Body & Performance - With Juliet & Kelly Starrett
TMHS 674: How to Utilize Cold Therapy to Burn Fat, Reduce Inflammation, & Build Confidence – with Dr. Susanna Søberg
TMHS 673: The Truth About Medicinal Mushrooms
TMHS 672: How Your Thoughts And Emotions Impact Your Physical Health - With Dr. Will Cole
TMHS 671: Use These Physical & Mental Exercises To Improve Your Brain TODAY – With Dr. Daniel Amen
TMHS 670: Eat These Foods to Support Fat Loss – with Dr. William Li
TMHS 669: The Orgasm Gap, How Hormones Work, & What You Should Have Learned in Sex Ed Class - With Jolene Brighten
TMHS 668: How To Eat, Train, And Think To Be Fit And Functional For 100 Years - With Mark Sisson
TMHS 667: Exploring The Vegan To Carnivore Spectrum & The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners - With Dr. Paul Saladino
TMHS 666: Let Go Of What’s Holding You Back & Design Your Dream Life TODAY - With Lewis Howes
TMHS 665: How Ultra-Processed Foods Are Hijacking The Human Brain - With Dr. Amy Shah
TMHS 664: Break Dysfunctional Patterns & Build Better Family Connection - With Dr. Shefali Tsabary
TMHS 663: The Twisted Landscape of Nutrition, Pharmaceutical Drugs, & The Psychology of Eating
TMHS 662: Biohack Your Energy Levels & Metabolism - With Dave Asprey
TMHS 661: Eat These Foods To Extend Your Lifespan & Stay Young Forever - With Dr. Mark Hyman
TMHS 660: 5 Ways That Love Affects Your Health
TMHS 659: How Building Muscle & Boosting Fitness Impacts The Rest Of Your Life
TMHS 658: The Truth About Healthy Relationships & The Rules Of Love - With Jay Shetty
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