Ep. #1120: Sam Miller on Managing Stress More Effectively

Is chronic stress holding back your progress towards your fitness goals?

It’s possible. 

While stress is a scapegoat for some (stress can’t make you fat, but eating too much food while stressed can), for others it’s too often overlooked in discussions about health and wellbeing. 

In this podcast, Sam Miller returns to the podcast to shed light on the surprising impact of stress on your metabolism, muscle growth, and overall quality of life. He also offers practical advice for dealing with it, going beyond typical stress management tips.

In case you’re not familiar with Sam, he’s a best-selling author with over 15 years of experience as a health, fitness, and nutrition coach, helping coaches and health professionals improve their clients’ results. 

As an educator, podcaster, certified nutritionist, and licensed, board-certified health practitioner, he shares simple, strategic methods for physique and health transformation. 

And because he recently penned a book called, Metabolism Made Simple, he’s the perfect guest for discussing the role of stress and how it affects our metabolism. 

In our conversation, we unpack the myriad ways stress manifests in the body, from micronutrient depletion and reduced stomach acid production to its insidious effects on strength gains. 

We also delve into the nutritional aspects of stress management, exploring the role of diet and potential supplements that can aid in bolstering your body’s resilience. 

You’re going to learn tangible strategies for mitigating stress, as Sam offers a comprehensive toolkit for tackling stress head-on.

Whether you're struggling with visible signs of stress like disrupted sleep and poor dietary choices, or grappling with the unseen repercussions on your physical health, this episode provides a wealth of knowledge and actionable advice. 

So, tune in as we navigate the complex landscape of chronic stress and uncover strategies to enhance your resilience, optimize your fitness, and elevate your quality of life.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!

9:20 - What exactly does "chronic stress" entail?

18:06 - Could you elaborate on the physiological system responding to stress?

20:57 - How do most people perceive and identify stress in their lives?

25:06 - Are there noticeable symptoms indicating an excess of stress?

33:22 - Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: https://www.muscleforlife.show/vip

35:46 - Do you have actionable strategies for effectively handling stress?

52:14 - How should one approach individuals causing significant stress in their lives?

57:00 - In what ways can our diet influence, or be influenced by, stress?

01:02:04 - Are there particular supplements beneficial for stress management?

01:06:08 - How can listeners connect with you and explore your work further?

Mentioned on the Show:

Legion VIP One-on-One Coaching: ⁠https://www.muscleforlife.show/vip⁠

⁠Sam’s Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sammillerscience/⁠

⁠Sam’s website⁠: ⁠http://www.sammillerscience.com/⁠

Sam’s Book⁠: ⁠www.metabolismmadesimple.com⁠