Plant Proof - Plant Based Nutrition & Inspirational Stories

Dr. Sharon Bergquist joins me to explore a powerful reframe: stress isn’t always bad. In fact, certain types of stress, when dosed right, are essential for building resilience and longevity. We talk about “eustress,” hormesis, and how everyday tools like exercise, fasting, and even hot or cold exposure can activate the body’s repair systems at the cellular level. Sharon explains why recovery is just as critical as the stressor itself, and how aligning your lifestyle with your values may be one of the most impactful health moves of all. Overview of the Stress Paradox (00:00) Good Stress vs. Bad Stress: What’s the Difference? (01:55) Understanding Stress: Eustress, Distress & Sustress (04:04) How Stress Changes Your Body’s Baseline Permanently? (09:20) Why Discomfort Is Required for Long-Term Health (11:38) What Is Hormesis and How It Regenerates Your Body (17:00) 7 Repair Systems Activated by Good Stress (17:42) Recovery Matters: The Missing Piece in Stress Resilience (23:44) Th