Episode 7. The Neuroendocrine System

from Nervous · host Katie Gambier-Ross and Holly Priestland

Summary In this episode, Holly and Katie explore the role of hormones in the body and their interaction with the nervous system. They explain the differences between neurotransmitters and hormones and discuss two hormones that are often overlooked: melatonin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Chapters 07:56 Understanding the Role of Hormones in the Body 11:50 The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland: Key Players in Hormonal Communication 15:49 Regulating Body Functions: Metabolism, Immune Response, and Stress 19:22 Adrenaline and Cortisol: Hormones in the Stress Response 20:05 Exploring Lesser-Known Hormones 20:34 Introduction to Hormones 22:43 Melatonin: Sleep, Antioxidant, and Weight Management 32:05 Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH): Urine Production and Blood Pressure 42:40 The Complexity of Hormonal Communication and Ongoing Research Keywords nervousness, coping mechanisms, hormones, neurotransmitters, nervous system, endocrine system, melatonin, antidiuretic hormone, sleep-wake cycle, circadian rhythm, light sensitivity, antioxidant, weight management, vasopressin, urine production, water reabsorption, social behavior, bonding

NOW PLAYING

0:00 45:15

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Gemini Season Reading For Creative Entrepreneurs

May 21, 2026 ·47m

When Your Business Starts Working...And You're Drowning

May 18, 2026 ·26m

127: One Nervous System Practice That Makes Men Better Fathers in Real Time

May 13, 2026 ·6m

118 3 Real Conversations About QuickBooks... And What I Actually Said

May 12, 2026 ·9m

296. The Missing Piece No One Ever Taught You About Personal Style

May 12, 2026 ·10m

Maybe It's Not "Fear Of Visibility", Maybe It's Codependence

May 11, 2026 ·21m

Similar Podcasts

Thriving Woman Natasha Kredl Thriving Woman is the podcast where woman gather to come learn, grow & evolve. We love personal growth without "the work" or the perfectionism. Our pillars consists of being HEALTHY AF, CREATIVE & CONNECTIVE and FIERCE & FLEXIBLE. We discuss mental health, the pursuit of joy, emotional maturity, partnerships, womanhood, motherhood & postpartum, money & biz, self expression, nervous system & so much more. Postpartum Confessionals is also a series we have going on weekly to support women navigate their motherhood experience without shame or judgement. Sacred Grit: Daily Nervous System Tools and Spiritual Resilience for Men Who Want to Take Back Control of Their Lives Jason Are you tired of battling addiction and wondering if there’s a way to find real strength, purpose, and freedom?Welcome to Sacred Grit, a podcast equipping men to conquer addiction and overcome inner struggles through physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines, so you can become a man of honor and integrity. If you’re a man struggling with addiction and the isolation, broken relationships and shame it brings to your life—this show is for youOver the last three years, I’ve watched countless men discover healing and connection through these same practices.Listen in to learn:How to reframe addiction and pride into strength and freedom.Spiritual insights to help you find your way back to resilience when facing addiction.Practical tools like cold water immersion and breathwork; made simple even if you've never practiced before.Every Sunday I unpack spiritual healing, and every Wednesday Neuro Current: An SfN Journals Podcast Society for Neuroscience On Neuro Current, we delve into the stories and conversations surrounding research published in the journals of the Society for Neuroscience. Through its publications, JNeurosci, eNeuro, and the History of Neuroscience in Autobiography, SfN promotes discussion, debate, and reflection on the nature of scientific discovery, to advance the understanding of the brain and the nervous system. Public Speaking Anxiety & Fear of Being Noticeably Nervous: Mind Surgery for High Performers Jonathan Berent,L.C.S.W. This podcast is a clinical map for healing. It is for high performing individuals who suffer from public speaking anxiety disorder and the fear of being noticeably nervous. Learn the treatment architecture for performance anxiety, panic, fear of blushing (erythrophobia), fear of sweating (hyper-hidrosis), voice freeze (selective mutism), dissociation, obsessive worry, and perfectionism. Jonathan Berent, L.C.S.W. has pioneered treatment for social and performance anxiety having worked with thousands of patients since 1978. He is the author of "Beyond Shyness: How to Conquer Social Anxieties" (Simon & Schuster) and "Work Makes Me Nervous" (Wiley).Jonathan has extensive media experience including Oprah, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, Fox, The New York Times, Newsday, The Chicago Tribune, and The Boston Globe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Nervous?

This episode is 45 minutes long.

When was this Nervous episode published?

This episode was published on September 10, 2024.

What is this episode about?

Can I download this Nervous episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.

URL copied to clipboard!