About this episode

This episode explores the biology of chronic stress, including its effects on the body and brain, and offers treatment strategies.

00:00 Welcome & Introduction to HPA Axis 03:00 How the HPA Axis Regulates Stress Response 07:00 Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Systems Explained 12:00 Chronic Stress and System Imbalances 17:00 Hypervigilance, Tolerance, and Resistance 21:00 How Chronic Stress Alters the Brain 28:00 Physiological Triggers and Vicious Cycles 34:00 Key Hormones & Neurotransmitters in Stress 40:00 Mood, Sleep, and Cognitive Impacts 46:00 Physical, Emotional, and Cognitive Symptoms 50:00 Common Stress Sources & Risk Factors 52:00 Treatment Priorities & Week-by-Week Plan 58:00 Movement, Lifestyle Habits, and Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

Topics covered

• chronic stress
• HPA axis
• stress response
• sympathetic system
• parasympathetic system
• treatment priorities
• lifestyle habits

Keywords

• HPA axis
• chronic stress
• sympathetic system
• neurotransmitters
• treatment plan
• stress response
• mood impacts
• cognitive symptoms

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