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5 Evidence Based Resets to Support Positive Stress Levels with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a Harvard physician, speaker & television correspondent. She was recently named“100 Women to Know in America” for her work in redefining stress,burnout and mental health in the new normal. Before becoming a physician specializing in stress,Dr. Nerurkar was a stressed patient looking for answers. Her bestselling book, The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body For Less Stress and More Resilience,has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, Time Magazine, The Today Show, Good Morning America,and the popular podcasts Diary of a CEO and The Mel Robbins Podcast. She is also a frequent keynote speaker with talks at Forbes 30 Under 30 and other events.


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Is there a difference between unhealthy stress and healthy stress?

Stress is a natural part of your life. In fact, a healthy amount of stress is important. You need it to develop a strong adaptive response to life’s demands. So why does stress so often feel like it’s the enemy when it comes to your productivity and health?

Our guest today is a physician specializing in stress. Dr. Aditi Nerukar is a Harvard physician, speaker, and television correspondent who’s work has redefined stress, burnout, and mental health. She’s also the bestselling author of The Five Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience.

Healthy stress is productive. Unhealthy stress is maladaptive. But good things can come from stress. It serves a very functional purpose to move your life forward. The key is figuring out how much stress is too much. Listen in as Dr. Nerurkar reveals how the five resets can help you move maladaptive stress back to healthy levels that are in tune with the frequency of your life.

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**This week’s show notes are taken from the video — enjoy!**

  • Dr. Nerurkar’s perspective on stress has changed since she first became a doctor. Here’s how. [2:42]
  • This is what happens to the brain when you’re under stress. [6:38]
  • The 5 Resets was written based on this. [9:20]
  • This is how the Resets build a foundation to managing stress. [12:54]
  • Technology has this impact on your stress and how you manage it. [16:40]
  • These are some strategies you can use to minimize your use of technology throughout the day. [18:19]
  • This is how Dr. Nerurkar defines resilience and why it’s important to recognize when it can be toxic. [25:40]
  • A regular practice of mindfulness can be powerful in the fight against stress. Here’s how. [29:27]
  • This is why sitting can be so detrimental to your health. [35:11]
  • The future of mind-body medicine is still expanding. This is what Dr. Nerurkar is interested in thinking more about. [37:20]
  • This is what Dr. Nerurkar is currently studying that lights her up. [41:03]
  • Take a screenshot, tag us (@jimkwik & @draditinerurkar), and share your biggest takeaway.
  • If you want to learn more about Dr. Nerurkar and her work, visit her website, here.
  • Don’t forget to grab a copy of her book, The 5 Resets, here.

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