Episode 145: Move Your Body, Heal Your Mind - the Fascinating Connection Between Exercise and Mental Health with Dr Jennifer Heisz

• Why Dr. Heisz chose to write a book for the general public
• Stigma around mental health
• "Prescribing" exercise for mental health conditions
• Technology for tracking stress
• Stress overload in athletes
• Real threats vs perceived threats
• Exposure therapy
• Pushing beyond your comfort zone
• Violent consistency
• Benefits of exercise to the brain
• ADHD and exercise
• Find Dr. Heiz: research website; jenniferheisz.com, Twitter @jenniferheisz; Instagram @drjenniferheisz
• Move the Body, Heal the Mind: Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia and Improve Focus, Creativity, and Sleep

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