Episode 97 The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is one of the two primary stress circuits in the body. Stress is one of the root causes of chronic disease, and it’s incredibly prevalent in our lives today. We can lower our risk of self-injury by moderating how our HPA axis responds to stressors. We discuss what the …
Episode 73 46% of people say they cannot live without their cell phones. Wait, that’s crazy; almost half of us equate not having a digital device to life and death! Cell phones and social media can be fantastic tools when used correctly, but there is a dark side. Digital health is a fundamental component of …
Episode 65 Thyroid abnormalities are widespread, and unfortunately, the root cause of the abnormalities are usually not sought after. Many reasons can disrupt the normal functions and processes of this little gland. Don’t let the thyroid’s size fool you; it plays an immense role in our overall health and well-being. In this episode, we discuss: …
Episode 56 Insomnia and sleep disorders are incredibly prevalent in America. Nearly 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder, insomnia being chief amongst them. 30% of adults report experiencing short term insomnia; 10% report long term insomnia (nearly 33 million adults!). It is recommended that we get 7-9 hours of sleep, yet 35% of adults …
Episode 36 Health Coaching and work stress, episode 36 is a must listen to. Dr. Harris is joined by Lolita Guarin, a certified stress management coach and health coach, to discuss how health coaching is essential to achieving your health goals and how to mitigate stress, especially in the workplace. Both of these topics are …
Episode 35 Data from Mental Health America (MHA) showed a 407% and 457% increase in anxiety and depression screening in May and June, respectively. Social unrest, a pending election, financial strain, and COVID-19 have dramatically affected our mental health. The conventional medicine approach to anxiety is to take medication and hope for the best. This …
Episode 23 America is at a pivotal moment in its history. The death of George Floyd has spurred many to protest peacefully, but some are so enraged that they lash out violently. Unchecked, anger destroys the body as well as the mind. Dr. Harris and Mary Jo discuss anger, it’s effects on health and relationships, …
Episode 11 Stress is the most underappreciated cause of chronic disease. Stress that is put on the body (physiologic stress) can be helpful in the right circumstances, but prolonged stress causes numerous unwanted effects. Mental stress is a powerful stimulator of the body’s physical stress response and can lead to and worsen chronic disease. Learn …
Episode 9 Dr. Harris is joined by Mr. Sean Sessel, the CEO of the Oculus Institute. Mr. Sessel is an expert in burnout and freeing individuals from burnout and shifting into a life of purpose and fulfillment. This episode will teach you how to recognize burnout, how burnout impacts your health, mind, and spirit and …
