About this episode
Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses the complexities of cortisol and its effects on health with Dr. Robert Sapolsky.
Cortisol gets blamed for everything from sleepless nights to stubborn belly fat, but the real story is far more complicated. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Dr. Robert Sapolsky, a neuroscientist, biologist, and Stanford University professor, and author of Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, about what this stress hormone actually does and why it matters. Sapolsky explains how chronic stress affects sleep, metabolism, mood, and long‑term health, and shares what we can learn from creatures who manage stress far better than we do... including how you might do the same. Our show was produced by Jennifer Lai. Medical Writer: Andrea Kane Showrunner: Amanda Sealy Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Guest: Dr. Robert Sapolsky
Topics covered
- cortisol
- stress
- health
- sleep
- metabolism
- mood
- chronic stress
Keywords
- cortisol
- stress hormone
- chronic stress
- sleep
- metabolism
- health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Stanford University
Books & works: Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers
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