Relieve Stress Now: Science To Feel Calmer & Happier with Dr. Elissa Epel

Stress Expert Dr. Elissa Epel discusses stress’ biological impacts, how you can practice radical acceptance to better manage stressful situations, daily practices to increase happiness, hormesis & good stress, and more. Why we get stressed, from a biological perspective How to know when future planning is helping versus hurting you  How to figure out exactly what’s in your control (& let go of what isn’t!) What radical acceptance is & how to practice it Why cortisol matters and what to do about it Tactics to increase your ability to respond well to future stress  How stress impacts your microbiome (and vice versa) Small, daily practices to increase happiness in major ways How to deal with long term stress of situations like caregiving or climate changing  The one thing to do today to decrease your stress levels, according to science  What good stress is and how you can incorporate it into your daily life and so much more! For more from Dr. Epel, you can find her on Instagram @elissa.epel and her website www.elissaepel.com. Her latest book, The Stress Prescription, can be purchased from multiple retailers and indie bookstores. To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order my new book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  This episode is sponsored by: ZocDoc: go to ZocDoc.com/LizMoody and download the Zocdoc app for FREE and book a top-rated doctor today. Seed: go to seed.com/lizmoody and use code LIZMOODY for 25% off your first month. AG1: visit drinkag1.com/lizmoody and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  Olive and June: visit oliveandjune.com/LIZMOODY for 20% off your first Mani System.  The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Liz Moody Podcast, hosted by bestselling author and longtime journalist Liz Moody, is a research-backed wellness podcast all about helping you live your healthiest, happiest life. Each week, Liz sits down with some of the world's best functional doctors, researchers, authors, journalists and various other leaders in their field to answer all of health and wellness questions you want to know. In a world where wellness information is everywhere, this podcast aims at cutting through the noise and finding out what actually works. Come along with Liz as she uncovers the unknown hacks, tips, and tricks you need to know for making a healthier life easier—topics include what to eat to fight disease, how to take control of your finances, tips for fighting anxiety and depression, productivity and career advice, advice for making friends as an adult, the best skincare routine elements, healthy cooking secrets, and so much more. To get even more info, head to lizmoody.com and come hang out on Instagram @lizmoody to enter giveaways!