Townsend Institute Podcast Series - 074 | Dr. Christi Myers and Dr. Mark Newmeyer: Running on Empty & How to Stop

Are You Running on Empty? Discover the Hidden Cost of Chronic Stress.

On this installment of TIPS's power couple series, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert welcome Dr. Christi Myers and Dr. Mark Newmeyer—core faculty at the Townsend Institute, research partners, mental health practitioners, and ultra-marathoners—to reveal how chronic stress silently damages your body, mind, and spirit.

You'll discover:

• What allostatic load is and how repeated stress creates hidden wear and tear
• The Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual model: a holistic framework for evaluating your health across four critical domains
• Why community and connection are non-negotiable for building resilience
• Practical strategies for rebuilding motivation through small, compounding wins
• How intentional recovery prevents burnout and helps you avoid running on empty

Whether you're an athlete, executive, caregiver, or anyone managing chronic stress, this conversation offers a research-backed blueprint for building a life that truly restores you.

Perfect for: Mental health professionals, wellness coaches, athletes, corporate leaders, and anyone seeking holistic stress management and resilience building.

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Episode music is "Psalm 1 (That Man)" featuring Tommy Walker, Ben Lange, & Kip Fox, produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Songwriter Initiative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of The Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine.