The Brain, Stress, and Eating Behaviors with Dr. Rachel Ross

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rachel Ross, a neuroscientist and physician at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, to explore the fascinating connection between the brain, stress, and eating habits. Dr. Ross shares her research & experience in a way that’s accessible to everyone, breaking down complex science into practical takeaways.

Key Topics Covered:

• Stress and Eating:
  Dr. Ross explains how stress influences eating behaviors, shedding light on why some people overeat while others lose their appetite under pressure.

• Brain and Cravings:
  Learn how the brain regulates cravings and food choices. Dr. Ross offers actionable strategies for retraining the brain to make healthier decisions.
• Hormonal Changes and Eating:
  For women in their 40s, Dr. Ross discusses how hormonal shifts affect the brain’s relationship with food and stress, providing insights into managing these changes.
• The Legacy of Eating Disorders:
  Dr. Ross dives into the brain’s role in disordered eating patterns, exploring how the body and brain “remember” past eating disorders like bulimia. She explains why this legacy can resurface and shares thoughts on future research in this area.
• Practical Stress Management:
  Dr. Ross wraps up with simple, science-backed tips for managing stress to prevent stress-induced eating or unhealthy habits.

Whether you're curious about the science behind cravings or looking for ways to balance stress and eating, this episode is packed with insights to help you better understand your brain and body.

Dr Rachel Ross:

Dr. Rachel Ross is a neuroscientist and physician at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she leads groundbreaking research on the brain’s role in stress, metabolism, and eating behaviors. Her work focuses on how specific brain circuits influence food-related decision-making and disordered eating, with the goal of developing better treatments for conditions like obesity and anorexia. Dr. Ross combines cutting-edge neuroscience with a passion for understanding the mind-body connection, making her insights invaluable for anyone looking to improve their health and nutrition.

Ross Lab:https://rosslab.einsteinmedneuroscience.org/https://rosslab.einsteinmedneuroscience.org/

Rachel Ross Psychiatry:https://rrosspsychiatry.com/

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