Telomeres, trauma, and mindfulness

Our brains are easily distracted or overwhelmed. And that can make getting stuff done harder than it needs to be. This week, we look at methods and strategies for avoiding unnecessary stress by managing your priorities, your focus, and your energy with organisational psychologist ...  Show more

Imagine getting a diagnosis in adulthood that suddenly made so much of your life make sense. It explains why you’ve always had trouble being on time, starting things you don’t finish, avoiding difficult projects. Producer Jennifer Leake explores the impact of an ADHD diagnosis in ...  Show more

Our bodies do so much for us. With mindfulness, we gain awareness of the body and can better connect to how we feel and experience life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Dr. Elissa Epel knows a lot about the science of stress. As a health psychologist, she specializes in research surrounding the role Telomeres and their length play in our body's response to stress. In this episode, she explains how the choices we make emotionally, about our thoug ...  Show more

Keeping your telomeres healthy. This episode features audio from: What to Eat to Prevent Telomere Shortening Greens, Green Tea, and Nuts Put to the Test for Telomeres Does Meditation Affect Cellular Aging? Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this p ...  Show more

Discover how to transform your brain and body in 2025! In the first episode of this two-part series, Dr. Amen and Tana dive into the BRIGHT risk factors behind memory loss, mental health struggles, and physical health issues. Through personal stories and science-backed strateg ...