Ep. 147: What Stress Does to Your Body – The Hidden Toll

Let’s talk about what chronic stress actually does to your body — because it’s more than just feeling overwhelmed or anxious.When we’re stressed, the brain turns on what’s called the fight or flight response. That’s helpful in short bursts — like slamming on the brakes to avoid a car accident. But when that stress response gets stuck in the ‘on’ position for days, weeks, or even years, things start to break down.Chronic stress isn’t just a mood — it’s a full-body health risk.Learn more about the health impacts of chronic stress at these resources:https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/stresshttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20046037https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1361287/