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Energized with Dr. Mariza

293: How Stress Contributes to Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Stubborn Weight Gain

Energized with Dr. Mariza

Dr. Mariza Snyder

Medicine, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

4.8974 Ratings

🗓️ 13 August 2021

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

At the end of the day, the big takeaway from this episode is that chronic stress is not doing any of us any favors… especially metabolically. It’s a major player in driving women further into insulin resistance and even pre-diabetes. Luckily, there are things we can do about it, but it’s important that we are consistently implementing those strategies and tools. Tune in today to learn why being stressed is like eating a cupcake for your metabolism, plus things like... How trauma and daily stress deregulate your insulin long-term The exact ways stress causes these blood sugar spikes 10+ of the everyday symptoms your stress could be causing without your knowledge, as well as the long-term dangers Easy, daily steps you can take to lower your stress and stabilize your body And more! Mentioned in this episode: Calm and Restore supplement Adrenal Love Sleep Bundle (Magnesium and Zen Sleep) — 10% off Vitamin C Boost Essentially You episode #168: Why Meditation is Non-Negotiable in Today's Fast-Pace World with Emily Fletcher Related Resources: 5 Easy Steps to Help Reverse Insulin Resistance Key Supplements for Insulin Resistance and Healthy Metabolism Essentially You episode #274: Why Are So Many Women Struggling with Insulin Resistance and Poor Metabolic Function? Essentially You episode #276: 10 Surprising Signs Your Stress is Out of Control and How to Fix It Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:31.1

welcome back to the Essentially You podcast. I am your host Dr. Marissa Snyder and I'm

0:38.6

here to help you rock your hormones and feel great in your body so that you can reclaim more energy, vitality, and

0:45.1

joy and become the CEO of your health. Let's jump on in. This last week I've

0:52.2

been listening to a book by Dr Bruce Perry and Oprah

0:54.9

that came out a couple months back called what happened to you it's about the

0:59.4

devastating impact that trauma can have on our bodies mentally, physically, and emotionally.

1:04.3

It is a great read and filled with tons of research and powerful stories that really demonstrate

1:08.9

the effect of trauma on the body, especially in children.

1:13.0

Research shows that 50% of children have experienced trauma,

1:16.0

and it's important to know how it shows up in our bodies

1:19.0

and how it impacts the way that we react to the world

1:22.0

and the relationships around us.

1:24.8

As a person who experienced trauma as a child, I know the damage it can have on the body.

1:29.6

I believe it's why I have been a stressaholic most of my life, leveraging my productivity to prove my worth in the world.

1:37.0

In the book, there is one story that really sticks out to me regarding today's topic, which is how stress contributes to insulin resistance, diabetes, and

1:45.6

stubborn weight. Halfway through the book, Dr. Bruce Perry shared the story of type 1 diabetic teenage

1:51.7

girl who was admitted to the hospital due to crazy insulin levels that are potentially life

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