Master Stress with Dr. S
Welcome to Master Stress with Dr. S, the podcast that empowers high-achievers to unlock their full potential by mastering stress and achieving burnout-proof success. Hosted by Dr. Safia Debar, a renowned stress expert, medical doctor, speaker and coach. Each episode dives deep into the neuroscience of stress, blending logic and intuition to give you practical tools for thriving in a fast-paced world. Whether you’re navigating the pressures of leadership, striving for peak performance, or yearning for a life of balance and freedom, Dr. Safia Debar will guide you through powerful strategies, expert insights, and personal stories to help you regain control, nurture your well-being, and live authentically. Tune in to discover how to stop stress from holding you back and start living your best, empowered life.
Episodes
52 episodes
The Integrative Approach To Gut Health
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' the focus is on understanding gut health through the lens of both conventional and integrative medicine. Dr. S discusses the limitations of conventional medicine, which often take a symptom-driven ...
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Episode 51
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31:00
The Fundamentals of Gut Health
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. Safia Debar delves into the critical importance of gut health and its fundamental role in overall wellness. She begins by stressing the interconnected nature of gut health with various body sys...
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Episode 50
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31:05
REPLAY: The Science of Breathwork—Rewiring Stress & Healing Trauma
The Power of Breath Work: Science, Benefits, and PracticesIn this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. Safia Debar delves into the transformative power of breath work, despite battling pharyngitis. She highlights the significant r...
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Episode 49
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24:26
REPLAY: Hormones 101
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. Debar dives into the foundations of hormone health, explaining the critical role hormones play in our bodies. She outlines the four major hormonal axes: HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal), HP...
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Episode 48
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28:57
Mastering New Year Transformations: Aligning Goals with Identity
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' the focus is on why most New Year's resolutions fail and how to achieve lasting change by aligning goals with one's identity. Dr. S discusses the science behind successful goal setting, emphasizing...
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Episode 47
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25:40
Stop Chasing Next Year — Complete This One First
In the final episode of 2025, Dr. S emphasizes the importance of reflection and integration as the year comes to a close. Instead of rushing into new beginnings and resolutions, Dr. S encourages listeners to reflect on the past year, recognizin...
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Episode 46
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21:21
Money, Guilt & Generosity
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S', we delve into the complex relationship between money, guilt, and generosity. We explore how money, often a source of stress and freedom, impacts our emotional and physiological state. Dr. S unpacks...
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Episode 45
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48:16
Emotional Hangovers: How to Recover After Conflict, Overstimulation or Overgiving
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. S discusses how to manage emotional stress and 'emotional hangovers' that arise from conflicts, overgiving, and overstimulation, especially during the holiday season. The episode explores the p...
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Episode 44
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16:47
The Comparison Trap
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S', the focus is on handling the stress of comparison, especially heightened at the end of the year. Dr. S delves into the neuroscience behind why we compare ourselves to others and how it triggers rew...
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Episode 43
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28:20
Family Triggers 101
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. Safia explores the theme of family triggers and how they can resurface old emotional patterns during holiday gatherings. Titled 'Family Triggers 101: How to Stay Regulated Around the People Who...
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Episode 42
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22:37
The Overcommitment Season — Why You Say Yes When You Mean No
In this episode of Master Stress with Dr. S, listeners are guided through the complexities of people pleasing, especially during the chaotic holiday season. Dr. S unpacks the neuroscience and somatic cues behind the inability to say 'no,' explo...
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Episode 41
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36:24
Melatonin: The Rhythm of Life — Beyond Sleep and Into Cellular Repair
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' the focus shifts to the overlooked hormone, melatonin. Commonly known as a sleep aid, melatonin plays a crucial role in aging, cellular repair, and hormone regulation. Dr. S explores its production...
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Episode 40
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32:22
The Unsung Hero: Your Thyroid, Energy, and the Myth of Normal Labs
In this episode of Master Stress with Dr. S, the focus is on the often-overlooked thyroid gland, its function, and its role in overall health. Dr. S shares insights from a recent patient consultation and emphasizes the importance of understandi...
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Episode 39
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45:28
Men’s Midlife Hormones: Andropause, Testosterone, and the Truth About TRT
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S', the focus shifts from women's hormones to men's hormones, specifically targeting midlife hormonal changes known as andropause or 'male menopause'. Dr. S discusses the gradual decline of testosteron...
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Episode 38
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28:16
Revisiting HRT: Unveiling the Long-Term Benefits for Women's Health
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. S revisits the topic of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) following insights from a longevity conference in Austin. Addressing gaps from a previous HRT episode, Dr. S emphasizes the importance ...
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Episode 37
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26:25
Menopause: Your Renaissance, Not Your Decline
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' the focus is on the big picture of menopause, building on recent discussions about hormones, perimenopause, and treatment options. Dr. S reviews the implications of the women's health initiative st...
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Episode 36
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28:15
Non-Hormonal Menopause Relief That Works
In this episode of Master Stress with Dr. S, the focus is on understanding and managing perimenopause and midlife health through non-hormonal approaches. Dr. S discusses the importance of lifestyle as the foundation for health, emphasizing slee...
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Episode 35
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16:55
HRT Demystified: What Works, Who It’s For, and How To Use It Safely
In this episode of Master Stress with Dr. S, we delve into the complexities of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. S discusses HRT's benefits, risks, and misconceptions, especially for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. She prov...
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Episode 34
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34:32
Perimenopause: The Decade No One Prepared Us For
In this episode of Master Stress with Dr. S., the focus is on demystifying the significant yet often misunderstood phases of perimenopause and menopause. Dr. S. discusses the hormonal changes that take place during midlife, including the impact...
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Episode 33
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22:38
REPLAY: The lies you've been told about stress
In this debut episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. Safia Debar introduces her podcast focused on transforming stress from a burden into a superpower. Aimed at high achievers, leaders, and anyone feeling overwhelmed, the podcast merges sci...
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Episode 32
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26:22
Pre-perimenopause: Yes, it's a thing
In this episode of Master Stress, Dr. S explores the pre-perimenopause phase, a decade before perimenopause that often starts in the mid to late 30s. Despite regular menstrual cycles and normal blood tests, women may start experiencing subtle h...
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Episode 31
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23:35
Puberty & The Brain Rewire: What Every Parent and Teen Needs to Know
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. S dives deep into the comprehensive changes experienced during puberty, extending beyond mere physical transformations to neurological and hormonal rewiring that influence emotions, behavior, a...
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Episode 30
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37:40
What every woman should know: the female hormone timeline
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' we delve into the hormonal lifecycle of women. Dr. S maps out the significant hormonal phases, from puberty through to postmenopause. She highlights the profound neuroendocrine shifts that happen a...
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Episode 29
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35:25