Stress, Telomeres, and Taking Back Your Health
Oct 31, 2025
(adapted from Episode 200 of Ending Physician Overwhelm)
We wear our busyness like a badge of honor.
But in medicine, that badge has a cost — and it’s steeper than we think.
Chronic stress doesn’t just make us tired. It’s biologically aging us.
Our telomeres — those tiny protective caps at the ends of our DNA — shorten faster under stress, leading to inflammation, disease, and burnout.
We didn’t create this cortisol swamp, but we’re living in it.
Medicine has become a game of metrics and widgets, where our responsibility is high and our control is low. No wonder we feel constantly overdrawn — emotionally, mentally, and physically.
But here’s the good news: we can pay down that “stress debt” a little at a time. That’s what the new 10-Week Recharge Challenge is all about — one small, evidence-based practice each week to lower stress, improve energy, and rebuild well-being.
This week, we’re starting with Yoga Nidra — a guided meditation that mimics deep sleep waves, reduces cortisol, and helps your body rest and repair.
No guilt. No perfectionism. Just small steps that change your biology and your peace of mind.
Because you’re not broken. You’re just overdue for care — your own.
๐ง Listen to the full episode → Ending Physician Overwhelm, Episode 200
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I'm Megan. I'm a Physician and a Life Coach and a Mom. I created this blog to help other Physicians and Physician-Moms learn more about why they feel exhausted, burned-out and overwhelmed, and how to start to make changes. I hope that you enjoy what you read, and that it helps you along your journey. And hey, if you want to talk about coaching with me, I'm here for that too! I offer a free 1:1 call to see if we are a good fit. Click the button below to register today.
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