{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6901ac3f66fcb000c75ca0cc/69797c1b9b5ca1c75cfcf193?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Burnout Isn’t in Your Head—It’s in Your Cells with Dr. Molly Maloof","description":"<p>Scott and Warren welcome <strong>Dr. Molly Maloof</strong>—physician, educator, entrepreneur AND Evexia’s new Health Advisor—for a deeply practical conversation on stress: what it really is, how it affects the body at a cellular level, and why learning to manage it may be one of the most powerful longevity tools we have.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Maloof breaks down the difference between healthy, adaptive stress and chronic allostatic overload, explaining how unrelenting stress disrupts the nervous system, immune system, hormones, and mitochondria. Using real-world examples—from entrepreneurship and burnout to viral reactivation and shingles—we explore how stress shows up long before disease, and what people can actually do about it.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore:</p><ul><li>What stress really is—and why some stress is necessary for growth</li><li>Allostatic load, burnout, and the “cell danger response”</li><li>How chronic stress impacts immunity, hormones, and mitochondrial function</li><li>The role of nervous system regulation in healing and resilience</li><li>Stress, viral reactivation, and why shingles and mono often appear during burnout</li><li>How genetics, childhood experiences, and lifestyle shape stress tolerance</li><li>Practical tools for measuring stress: HRV, sleep, glucose, and cortisol</li><li>Why community, circadian rhythms, and sleep are non-negotiables for recovery</li><li>High vs. low cortisol states—and how nutrition, movement, and caffeine differ for each</li><li>Why loneliness and disconnection are major, underappreciated stressors</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>About Dr. Molly Maloof</strong></p><p>Dr. Molly Maloof is a physician, entrepreneur, and leading voice in personalized health optimization, resilience science, and longevity medicine. Her work focuses on the intersection of stress physiology, mitochondrial health, hormones, and performance medicine—helping high-performing individuals build sustainable energy, adaptability, and long-term health. She has taught at Stanford, advises founders and executives, and is the author of <em>The Spark Factor</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Evexia Exchange</strong></p><p>A podcast by <strong>Club Evexia</strong>—a wellness community in Southern Marin focused on fitness, longevity, and belonging. Founders Scott Raymond &amp; Warren Gendel interview practitioners, members, and thinkers on living well together. Produced by <strong>Resonate Studio</strong>, LLC.</p><p>If this episode resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who’s feeling stretched thin—and ready to build real resilience, from the inside out.</p>","author_name":"Scott Raymond & Warren Gendel "}