In this episode of The Wise Effort Show, Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Sharon Bergquist discuss the concept of ‘good stress’ and its benefits on cellular health. Dr. Bergquist, an award-winning physician with extensive research in lifestyle medicine, explains hormesis and how intentional stressors like exercise, specific foods, and hot-cold therapy can enhance cellular function and longevity. They also delve into practical applications of these stressors to everyday life. Together, they highlight the importance of balancing stress with deep rest for optimal health and vitality.

Listen and Learn About:

• The Role of Food in Good Stress 
• Exploring Hot and Cold Extremes
• Movement
• Rest

About Dr. Sharon Bergquist

Sharon Horesh Bergquist, MD, is an award-winning physician, innovative healthcare leader, and visionary researcher renowned for spearheading a science-based approach to applying lifestyle as medicine. She has helped lead numerous clinical trials, including the Emory Healthy Aging Study and the NIH-funded Emory Healthy Brain Study. Dr. Bergquist is widely published in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to over 200 news segments, including Good Morning America, CNN, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR. She hosts The Whole Health Cure podcast and her popular Ted-Ed video on how stress affects the body has been viewed over eight million times. She received her degrees from Yale College and Harvard Medical School. Her upcoming book, The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier (HarperCollins, March 2025), combines lifestyle medicine with groundbreaking science about the benefits of good stress for improving health and well-being.

Related Resources:

https://drsharonbergquist.com/

LinkedIn: Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist
Instagram: @thegoodstressdoctor 

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