Psychological stress
Topic
Psychological stress is a feeling of emotional strain and pressure, representing a form of psychological and mental discomfort. While small amounts of stress can be beneficial by improving motivation and performance, excessive or chronic stress can significantly increase the risk of physical and mental health issues, such as cardiovascular disease and depression.
6 episodes featuring Psychological stress
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Fatherhood shrinks gray matter and drops testosterone by a quarter
Understanding the biological reality of fatherhood reframes paternal caregiving from a social choice to an evolutionary imperative with profound neurological consequences.
Aug 24, 2026 · 1h 29m
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Dr Andy Galpin exposes the silent epidemic of undiagnosed sleep apnea
Understanding the physiological disruptors of sleep and energy is critical to preventing chronic cardiovascular decline and optimizing daily human performance.
Aug 13, 2026 · 2h 12m
Huberman Lab Essentials
Immunologist Max Krummel maps how the brain controls immune memory
Understanding the brain-immune connection reveals how mental stress, sleep, and physical environments directly dictate our body's ability to fight off disease.
Aug 3, 2026 · 2h 28m
Modern Wisdom
Active caregiving physically reshapes the father's brain and lowers testosterone
Understanding the biological and psychological changes of fatherhood helps normalize paternal postpartum struggles and emphasizes the necessity of hands-on caregiving.
Jul 27, 2026 · 1h 35m
The Tim Ferriss Show
Andrew Huberman outlines the science of high-intensity training and peptides
As health optimization moves from niche biohacking to mainstream science, understanding the safety and efficacy of training, peptides, and neuromodulation is vital.
Jul 22, 2026 · 2h 14m
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Leading researcher argues cancer is a metabolic disease of the mitochondria
Reframing cancer as a metabolic disease opens up accessible, lifestyle-based prevention strategies and helper therapies that target how tumor cells generate energy.
Jul 16, 2026 · 1h 47m