Stress is complex and multifaceted and we all experience it in our daily lives. In this podcast we talk to experts about stress and its relation to health & dis...
Liesbeth van Rossum on stress in our blood, hair and body fat
Stress is a full body experience, deeply connected to your perception of a situation, to your thoughts and feelings. It can be beneficial in some contexts and detrimental in others, especially when you keep experiencing it chronically. According to endocrinologist and stress research expert prof. dr. Liesbeth van Rossum (Erasmus MC), chronic stress causes one of the world’s leading health problems: obesity. Liesbeth aims to dive deeper into all the factors that make up a person’s health to better understand why someone may
become obese. Tackling obesity requires more than “move more, eat less”. Being sensitive to the multifactorial nature of obesity can lead to better personalized treatment and can help reduce the stigma around it. Of course, a healthy lifestyle is the foundation, but we also need changes at the societal level to prevent the development of obesity. We need healthy food to be cheaper, a work environment that reduces instead of creates stress, and easier access to help when needed. Give the episode a listen learn more on the biology of stress, its connection to obesity and what Liesbeth does at the
European level to develop health policies! I hope you enjoy it.
Marcos
Highlights of the episode:
Minute (01:40) – Definition of biological
stress. Connecting mind and body.
Minute (11:45) – Measuring stress.
Developments in the field.
Minute (21:20) – On the relationship
between stress and obesity. A complex problem.
Minute (29:10) – Factors that can lead
to obesity. A deeper look and a kinder perspective.
Minute (36:40) – On personal lifestyle
interventions and the importance of societal change.
For more on Liesbeth’s work at Erasmus MC, check out:
• Stress in Action: https://stress-in-action.nl/
• Fat the Secret Organ: https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/titles/mariette-boon/fat-the-secret-organ/9781529400922/
Credits:
Host: Marcos Ross
Production: Anouk Weverling
Supported by: Myrte Schoenmakers, Artemis Stefani and Noa van Zwieten
Music: Marcos Ross
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45:33
Mariëtte Boon over de wisselwerking tussen stress en obesitas
Stress en overgewicht, hoe hangen die twee nu samen? Mariëtte Boon, arts en onderzoeker bij het Erasmus MC in Rotterdam, vertelt over de wisselwerking tussen stress en obesitas. Genetische aanleg, ziekten, eetpatroon, stress en cultuur, zijn allemaal factoren die van invloed zijn op je gewicht. Daarnaast heeft fysieke gezondheid weer invloed op je mentale gezondheid.
We bespreken twee uiteenlopende projecten van Mariëtte en haar collega's. Enerzijds doet zij onderzoek naar de beste manier om stress te meten binnen Stress in Action. Daarnaast onderzoekt zij de ontwikkeling van diabetes type 2 in de Hindostaanse populatie in Nederland, met subsidie van het Diabetes Fonds.
In dit gesprek duiken we dieper in op het stigma rondom obesitas, de gevolgen van stress op je gezondheid en de rol van etnische en culturele verschillen in leefstijl en gezondheidseffecten.
Ik hoop dat je in deze podcast meer te weten komt over stress, obesitas en hoe allerlei factoren met elkaar samenhangen!
Myrte
Waar hebben we het over?
a) Minuut (01:20) – Stress en obesitas in het dagelijks leven
b) Minuut (09:00) – Stigmatisering en individuele verschillen bij obesitas
c) Minuut (17:10) – De functie van bruin vet
d) Minuut (22:40) – Etnische verschillen
e) Minuut (28:40) – Leefstijlinterventies
Meer te weten komen over Mariëttes onderzoek? Neem een kijkje op de volgende websites:
• Stress in Action: https://stress-in-action.nl/
• Vet Belangrijk: https://www.amboanthos.nl/boek/vet-belangrijk/
• Subsidie en onderzoek Diabetes Fonds: https://www.diabetesfonds.nl/wat-we-doen/onderzoek/waarom-meer-kans-op-diabetes-type-2-bij-hindostanen
Credits:
Host: Myrte Schoenmakers
Productie: Anouk Weverling
Redactie: Marcos Ross, Artemis Stefani en Noa van Zwieten
Muziek: Marcos Ross
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Meike Bartels on wellbeing and no-size-fits-all
To be well is to feel well and function well. It’s a simple idea according to international wellbeing research expert prof. dr. Meike Bartels (VU Amsterdam). But what does this mean when we examine it more closely? In short, no one size fits all. Life is complex, we all have our own peculiar interpretation of it, and it even changes as we age and experience new things. That’s why Meike emphasizes taking the time to know oneself as the first step in the journey towards wellbeing. Nonetheless, this is also a communal effort. For us to feel and function better, we need a paradigm shift. We need to embrace what makes us different, and scientific insights can help us do so. Combining data coming from genetic findings and modern tracking technologies, Meike aims to dive deeper into each person’s health to explore what feels better for each and every one of us. Ultimately, if you’re well, then you’ll contribute to other people’s wellbeing too. And what goes around, comes around. Everybody wins.
Highlights of the episode:
Minute (01:50) – Definition of wellbeing. A simple, yet complex, life course perspective.
Minute (09:40) – Is it your genes or the environment? A constant interplay and the use of modern technology to see the connections.
Minute (20:30) – Wellbeing and stress. The importance of knowing oneself and relativizing.
Minute (31:15) – Differences between people. Genetics as a way of seeing how diverse we are.
Minute (39:35) – A society based on wellbeing. Contributing positively to each other’s life.
Give the episode a listen to dive deeper into my conversation with Meike! I hope you enjoy it.
Marcos
For more on Meike’s work at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, check out:
Stress in Action: https://stress-in-action.nl/
Netherlands Twin Register: https://tweelingenregister.vu.nl/
Credits:
Host: Marcos Ross
Production: Anouk Weverling
Supported by: Myrte Schoenmakers, Artemis Stefani and Noa van Zwieten
Music: Marcos Ross
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Christiaan Vinkers over stress en de veerkrachtige mens
Onderzoek naar stress en veerkracht is niet zo generiek als het lijkt, iedereen heeft een uniek stressprofiel en is op diens eigen manier veerkrachtig. Christiaan Vinkers, hoogleraar stress en veerkracht bij Amsterdam UMC, is psychiater en doet onderzoek naar stress, trauma, veerkracht en burn-out. Hij vertelt over de verschillende facetten van stress. Er zijn enorm veel factoren die jouw individuele stressreactie bepalen: hoe zit je als mens in elkaar? Hoe ziet je omgeving eruit?
In dit gesprek duiken we dieper in op een gepersonaliseerde aanpak van stress en bespreken we de definitie van veerkracht. Leef je een zinvol leven? Hoe kun jij jouw veerkracht een boost geven?
Ben je nieuwsgierig naar de 10 gouden tips tegen stress van Christiaan Vinkers? Luister verder!
Waar hebben we het over?
Minuut (01:00) – Introductie over wetenschap en praktijk
Minuut (07:30) – Hoe stress per individu verschilt
Minuut (13:00) - Wat is stress?
Minuut (20:12) – De veerkrachtige mens
Minuut (29:44) – Toekomstvisie voor onderzoek en maatschappij
Ik hoop dat je in deze podcast meer te weten komt over stress, veerkracht en persoonlijke balans!
Myrte
Meer te weten komen over Christiaans onderzoek? Neem een kijkje op de volgende websites:
• Stress in Action: https://stress-in-action.nl/
• DESTRESS: https://www.destress-project.nl/
• In de ban van burn-out: https://uitgeverijprometheus.nl/boeken/in-de-ban-van-burn-out-paperback/
Credits:
Host: Myrte Schoenmakers
Productie: Anouk Weverling
Redactie: Marcos Ross, Artemis Stefani en Noa van Zwieten
Muziek: Marcos Ross
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Brenda Penninx on studying depression, anxiety and the Stress in Action Project
Depression and anxiety are the most common mental health disorders, and their prevalence is rising. Why? International expert in mental health research prof. dr. Brenda Penninx says several factors contribute to this. One reason is that many who need treatment don’t receive it. Another is that current treatments like psychotherapy and medication are not enough for full recovery. Moreover, we often consider these conditions as one-dimensional and episodic when, in reality, they are multidimensional and chronic lifelong journeys. Finally, more needs to be done to tackle an incredibly common and crucial causal factor in their development. That factor is STRESS. That’s why in 2023 Brenda kickstarted a large research project called Stress in Action. Over the next 10 years, the project will focus on understanding how daily life stress impacts both mental and cardiometabolic health. Using smartphone and wearable technology, the goal is to create a toolkit for tracking stress in real time, providing people and healthcare practitioners with resources that can prevent disease and promote healthier lifestyles.
Highlights of the episode:
Minute (04:50) - Why are depression and anxiety on the rise? A multidimensional problem.
Minute (11:45) - The Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety (NESDA). An interdisciplinary cohort study on the course of depression and anxiety.
Minute (20:08) - Stress in Action. Introducing a 10-year research project to understand the role of daily life stress in health.
Minute (28:40) - Technology, health monitoring, and big data. A need for reliable, flexible and human-centered tech.
Minute (37:30) - Mind and Body. Stress as a doorway towards an integrated view of mental and somatic health.
Minute (44:30) - Subjective experience. Including participants’ perspective in stress research.
Give the episode a listen to dive deeper into my conversation with Brenda! I hope you enjoy it.
Marcos
For more on Brenda’s work at Amsterdam UMC, check out:
• Stress in Action: https://stress-in-action.nl/
• NESDA: https://www.nesda.nl/
• MARIO: https://mario-project.nl/nieuws
• Department of Psychiatry Amsterdam UMC: https://psychiatryamsterdam.nl/
Credits:
Host: Marcos Ross
Production: Anouk Weverling
Editorial: Myrte Schoenmakers, Artemis Stefani and Noa van Zwieten
Music: Marcos Ross
Stress is complex and multifaceted and we all experience it in our daily lives. In this podcast we talk to experts about stress and its relation to health & disease, theories, and technologies to measure it. We tackle the topic from various angles: physiology, emotion, cognition, behaviour and context.
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Stress is complex en veelzijdig en we ervaren het allemaal. In deze podcast spreken we met verschillende experts over stress. We bespreken de laatste ontwikkelingen op het gebied van stressonderzoek en benaderen stress vanuit vijf componenten: fysiologie, emotie, cognitie, gedrag en omgeving.
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