Stress’s Silver Lining: Finding the Good through Hormesis

Stress gets an awfully bad rap. But where did this concept even come from and could it be used for our benefit? In this episode, we explore:

• The origins of stress and its many forms
• Our adaptive stress response 
• The concept of “hormesis”, or using stress to make us stronger
• Our favorite herbs to elicit a positive hormetic response
• Our personal experiences in making stress work for us

Show Notes:

• How to Enhance Performance & Learning by Applying a Growth Mindset, Andrew Huberman Podcast
• Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, Robert Sapolsky
• Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, & Stress Relief, David Winston and Steven Maimes
• Mountain Rose Herbs affiliate link for adaptogens & bitter nervines