S2E15: Your Nervous System Has a Speed Limit
From Meta Health: Mindfulness Meets Metabolism by Ronesh Sinha, MD
March 18, 2026 · 37 min
About this episode
This episode explores the impact of modern life on the nervous system and its connection to health risks.
Modern life is faster than our biology can handle. I personally have had to fight my own speeding problem. In this episode, I explore how living at a constantly accelerated pace can quietly trigger adrenaline, inflammation, and long-term disease risk, even in people who appear healthy on paper. We'll cover: Why your nervous system may have a biological speed limit The link between adrenaline and chronic inflammation The forgotten research on "hurry sickness" and heart disease 3 modern adrenaline triggers that go undetected in most people Why speed may be contributing to today's rise in "surprise disease" Simple ways to tap the brakes during the day and reset your nervous system
People in this episode
Host: Ronesh Sinha, MD
Topics covered
- nervous system
- adrenaline
- chronic inflammation
- hurry sickness
- heart disease
- modern lifestyle
- disease risk
Keywords
- nervous system
- adrenaline
- inflammation
- hurry sickness
- heart disease
- surprise disease
- reset nervous system
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