Master Stress with Dr. S
Welcome to Master Stress with Dr. S, the podcast that empowers high-achievers to unlock their full potential by mastering stress and achieving burnout-proof success. Hosted by Dr. Safia Debar, a renowned stress expert, medical doctor, speaker and coach. Each episode dives deep into the neuroscience of stress, blending logic and intuition to give you practical tools for thriving in a fast-paced world. Whether you’re navigating the pressures of leadership, striving for peak performance, or yearning for a life of balance and freedom, Dr. Safia Debar will guide you through powerful strategies, expert insights, and personal stories to help you regain control, nurture your well-being, and live authentically. Tune in to discover how to stop stress from holding you back and start living your best, empowered life.
Master Stress with Dr. S
The story of the stress cycle
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. S explains the intricate workings of the stress cycle, using a vivid analogy of a home fire alarm and a fire station. The episode highlights the roles of key brain components like the amygdala, hypothalamus, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex in the stress response, and how they work together during acute and chronic stress. Dr. S discusses the physiological effects of neurotransmitters and hormones such as adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol. Listeners learn about the importance of completing the stress cycle for maintaining health and building resilience, as well as the harmful impacts of chronic stress. The episode concludes with a teaser for the next session, focusing on activating the body's relaxation response.
00:00 Introduction to the Stress Cycle
01:41 The Brain's Fire Alarm: Amygdala
02:45 Mobilizing the Emergency Crew: Sympathetic Nervous System
03:25 The Records Room: Hippocampus
04:01 The Fire Chief: Prefrontal Cortex
05:26 Acute Stress Response
06:35 The HPA Axis and Cortisol
13:07 Physiological Effects of Stress
17:53 Completing the Stress Cycle
23:12 Chronic Stress and Its Consequences
26:51 Signs of Chronic Stress
29:02 Conclusion and Next Steps
Connect with Dr Safia Debar
GP Mayo Clinic London
https://www.mayoclinichealthcare.co.uk
Harvard affiliated BHI certified in Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) courses
@drsafiadebar
One of Tatler's "Top 21 private doctors in Britain" 2020