Is Your Brain Controlling Your He...

Is Your Brain Controlling Your Health?

Talking With Docs Podcast by Dr. Brad Weening and Dr. Paul Zalzal
S1 Β· E169
Feb 20, 2026
30:15

Episode notes

Make Your Damn Cheese: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection πŸ‘‰ Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Make-Your-Damn-Cheese-Understanding/dp/0757321828 πŸ“© Contact us: talkingwithdocs@gmail.com In this episode, we are joined by Dr. John Chuback to break down the science behind the mind-body connection and why it matters more than most people realize. How you think, feel, and respond to stress can have real effects on your heart, immune system, and overall physical health. We explore how mental stress translates into physical symptoms, why chronic stress can worsen disease, and what the evidence actually shows about the connection between the brain and the body. This is not mindset hype. It is physiology. You’ll learn: β€’ How stress and emotions affect the nervous system and inflammation β€’ Why chronic stress can increase cardiovascular risk β€’ The role hormones play in linking mental and physical health β€’ How the brain influences pain, fatigue, and recovery β€’ Practical ways to support both mental and physical health If you have ever felt physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation, this episode helps connect the dots using real science and clinical experience. 🎧 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OFxEjictC41CCS1z2AVKe Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-with-docs/id1799242189 YouTube Music: β€’ TWD Podcast πŸ‘• Shop Our MERCH: https://www.spreadshirt.ca/shop/user/talking+with+docs/ ❀️ Support Oakville Hospital: https://donate.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com πŸ“± Follow Us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingwithdocs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithdocs/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Talking-with-Docs-100066771782727/ πŸ›‘ DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your physician before making changes to your health regimen. #mindbodyconnection #stressandhealth #cardiovascularhealth #mentalhealthawareness #brainbody #chronicstress #healthscience #doctorapproved #evidencebased #talkingwithdocs