Key Takeaways:
(0:34) Introducing Dr. Doni
(2:40) Defining stress: its meaning and how it affects our bodies, especially our adrenal glands.
(4:44) Naturopathy VS the Conventional Medicine’s take on adrenal fatigue and optimal functions.
(6:56) A study about cortisol rhythm as a predictor of early death.
(7:51) The need to measure the cortisol and adrenaline levels during a stress test to know which adrenal product/treatment suits best.
(9:05) Dr. Doni’s personal experience in dealing with adrenal distress and her realization of the importance of supporting adrenals.
(10:37) Changing stress response and resiliency.
(11:25) Dr. Doni’s journey in dealing with migraine that taught her how to handle stress and be resilient.
(12:18) The 3 steps in addressing adrenal glands: getting out of stress mode, rebalancing adrenalin, resiliency.
(15:56) Addressing the underlying cause of stress.
(19:01) The need for a (certain) amount of stress for the body to respond, case in point: women in labor.
(22:21) Triggers and symptoms of stress.
(24:59) The message of our adrenal glands: balancing stress and recovery is necessary.
(29:03) Overview of the Self C.A.R.E. (Clean eating, Adequate sleep, Recovery activities, Exercise) Program.
(31:43) Routine as a part of the resiliency regimen and the importance of self-care.
(33:55) “How to recover from stress without stressing yourself.”
(36:28) Putting the self in place for self-care.
(37:30) Guided meditation as a tool for placing the mind’s critical voice.
(40:04) Introducing Dr. Doni’s book; Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health.
(40:40) Dr. Doni’s closing thoughts.
(42:22) Solicitation of feedback and topics the listeners like to hear.
