StRest is a transformative podcast hosted by Kerstin Lindquist—health coach, author, and Emmy Award-winning TV host.
Inspired by her mother's battle with stress-induced dementia at the age of 59, Kerstin is committed to helping people reduce stress and make room for rest in their lives. The podcast blends impressive health science, attainable mindset changes, and biblical truth to provide practical tools for stress relief.
Each episode features real conversations with leading health and faith experts and heartfelt discussions with Kerstin's close friends from her career at QVC and as a public figure.
Laugh, cry, and learn alongside her and her guests as they navigate the pressures of life and discover the tools to overcome them.
Subscribe now to StRest, and join me on this journey towards a less stressed and more restful life.
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StRest is a transformative podcast hosted by Kerstin Lindquist—health coach, author, and Emmy Award-winning TV host.
Inspired by her mother's battle with stress-induced dementia at the age of 59, Kerstin is committed to helping people reduce stress and make room for rest in their lives. The podcast blends impressive health science, attainable mindset changes, and biblical truth to provide practical tools for stress relief.
Each episode features real conversations with leading health and faith experts and heartfelt discussions with Kerstin's close friends from her career at QVC and as a public figure.
Laugh, cry, and learn alongside her and her guests as they navigate the pressures of life and discover the tools to overcome them.
Subscribe now to StRest, and join me on this journey towards a less stressed and more restful life.
The Stress Paradox with Dr. Sharon Bergquist: Why the Right Stress Makes You Stronger
StRest with Kerstin Lindquist
1 hour 15 minutes
1 month ago
The Stress Paradox with Dr. Sharon Bergquist: Why the Right Stress Makes You Stronger
This is StRest! In this conversation, Kerstin sits down with physician, researcher, and lifestyle medicine pioneer Dr. Sharon Bergquist to explore one of the most surprising ideas in health today: stress—when harnessed correctly—can actually prevent Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and chronic disease.
Together they unpack why we’ve misunderstood stress, how “good stress” strengthens resilience and even rewires our brains, and why purpose is one of the most powerful protectors against cognitive decline. Dr. Bergquist introduces the science of hormesis, showing how exercise, fasting, heat/cold exposure, and plant foods stress our bodies into becoming stronger. She also shares her personal story of fleeing Iran during the revolution, how mindset shapes the impact of stress, and why “values conflict stress” is one of the most dangerous forms of all.
You’ll hear how resilience is a muscle anyone can build, why anti-fragility goes beyond bouncing back, and what practical habits (and mindset shifts) you can adopt today to live longer, healthier, and happier.
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CHAPTERS
(00:00) Intro & today’s big question
(00:34) Can stress prevent Alzheimer’s?
(04:02) Why we get stress wrong & resilience as a muscle
(07:27) Dr. Bergquist’s background in lifestyle medicine
(09:01) Stress as prevention in midlife and caregiving
(12:30) Hormesis: the science of good stress
(14:52) Stressors that build strength: exercise, plants, heat, cold
(21:26) Stress, Alzheimer’s, diabetes & brain health
(25:41) Dose, type, and purpose as protectors
(29:06) Purpose vs burnout: stories of alignment
(32:04) Executive stress, research & The Stress Paradox
(39:51) Physician burnout & values conflict stress
(44:41) Micro steps, bold moves & aligning with meaning
(51:16) Fasting, comfort, and natural repair
(58:44) Dr. Bergquist’s story, mindset shift & health non-negotiables
Work with Kerstin
Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats.
Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness.
More About Dr. Sharon Bergquist
Website: drsharonbergquist.com
Book: The Stress Paradox
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StRest with Kerstin Lindquist
StRest is a transformative podcast hosted by Kerstin Lindquist—health coach, author, and Emmy Award-winning TV host.
Inspired by her mother's battle with stress-induced dementia at the age of 59, Kerstin is committed to helping people reduce stress and make room for rest in their lives. The podcast blends impressive health science, attainable mindset changes, and biblical truth to provide practical tools for stress relief.
Each episode features real conversations with leading health and faith experts and heartfelt discussions with Kerstin's close friends from her career at QVC and as a public figure.
Laugh, cry, and learn alongside her and her guests as they navigate the pressures of life and discover the tools to overcome them.
Subscribe now to StRest, and join me on this journey towards a less stressed and more restful life.
