College Health Secrets: Real Answers to Student Questions About Sleep, Nutrition & Stress

Your student felt amazing in September. By midterms, they're crashed, stressed, and physically sick. Here's why—and what actually fixes it. In this episode, Dr. Cary Yurkiw answers 7 real questions from students and parents about college health: 🔹 Why you crash at midterms (even when you start strong) 🔹 The ONE health change that shifts everything 🔹 How to eat well on a student budget (steel-cut oats, pasta, rice) 🔹 Real exercise solutions when you have zero time 🔹 Why stress is making you physically sick (sympathetic vs. parasympathetic) 🔹 How to actually make friends on campus 🔹 When college tiredness is normal vs. when to get checked This episode is the foundation for Dr. Cary's new book and webinar series: "The Body You're Taking to College"—because what you do NOW matters. TIMESTAMPS: 0:03 - Welcome & why Dr. Cary created this content 1:30 - Question 1: Why the crash happens at midterms 2:45 - Question 2: The sleep solution (circadian rhythms & master hormones) 4:15 - Question 3: Budget nutrition that actually works 5:30 - Question 4: Exercise when you have no time 6:45 - Question 5: Why stress creates physical symptoms 8:00 - Question 6: Making friends on campus 8:45 - Question 7: Normal tiredness vs. something to check 9:30 - How to get more resources & register for the webinar (If this is the first episode or for Spotify's show page) The Body You're Taking with Dr. Cary Yurkiw 30+ years of clinical experience. Real answers to your health questions. From college students to busy parents to health professionals—this podcast cuts through the noise and teaches you why your body works the way it does. We cover sleep, nutrition, stress, movement, and resilience. No complicated theories. No willpower-dependent nonsense. Just evidence-based frameworks you can actually use. New episodes every [week/biweekly]. Hosted by Dr. Cary Yurkiw, chiropractor, author, and health coach.