No.1 Neuroscientist: Stress Leaks Through Skin, Is Contagious & Gives You Belly Fat!- Dr. Tara Swart 

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I have always needed 8 hours sleep. Also, In 42 years of marriage my husband and I never slept apart. I strongly believe in couples sleeping together. I never had a problem getting a full night’s sleep all my life until he passed away 5 years ago. . Now I realize listening to this broadcast that it has to do with cortisol levels because of my husband no longer being with me. Not having him here has been stressful for me. I miss him terribly. His passing has been the most challenging circumstance I have ever gone through. We loved each other very deeply. I still love him. I am getting better and I know this is all apart of the grief journey. Blessings and peace to all who are on this journey of grief and to all who aren’t as well. We all need peace. ❤️

I’ve had chronic fatigue from past illnesses and every day I would wake up and throughout the day repeat things like “I’m so tired”, “I’m exhausted”. Then one day I decided I was going to stop telling myself that. I couldn’t bring myself to say something like “I feel well rested” but instead would say things like “I’m ready to get this day going”. It has really improved how I feel.

Every family has that one person who will break the family financial struggle, I hope i become the one. but how?

Dr. Tara’s voice so soothing. I could listen to her speak all day.

My parents both had terminal cancer. I wuit my job, moved states and moved in with them to be their caregiver. They died 13 months apart. I was with them nearly every minute of that time. Two weeks after their deaths I broke out in hives all over my body. I had never had hives in my life. I went to the doctor and he asked if I had been stressed. I told him what I had been doing and that I was actually the least stressed I had felt in two years. He said that now my mind and body could relax it was releasing all of the emotions and stress I had been suppressing while caring for my parents. The body/mind connection is real.

Listening to this it made me wonder what the world would be like if we taught our children how to manage their bodies and minds and emotions rather than some of the nonsense they get taught in school. A curriculum based on social skills, self care and resilience would change the world.

my granny lived 104 years and gave birth to 5 daughters and 5 sons from 4 different husbands who either died during the war or came back home after war to die of ptsd - therefore she stressed a lot - like A LOT - while raising her children - she only had one job entire life with a very low income - so her husbands helped her on many occasions - but at the end of life she was alone - she took a lot of time in bed and ate mostly soft fruits and plenty of different soups - but two things she always had on her bedside table - a small icon of jesus christ and the valerian extract - she would mix a small glass water with 15 drops of valerian extract and drink it in the morning - she says if you prevent stress before it happens - then you will last a very long time on earth - another thing she would do is to keep her room organized and free of dust - she says stress comes from everywhere - so if you want to kill all the stress then sprinkle some valerian extract on it - it is like a holy water that kills evil - be vigilant against stress - anyone who brings stress to you is basically preventing you from living long and prosperous life -

Thank you for this podcast. In 2017 I had a brain aneurysm and stroke and when I woke up in the hospital I said to myself {I love myself, I forgive myself, I heal myself) Long story short I believe that helped in my healing process.

00:26 😰 Stress is contagious as cortisol, the main stress hormone, can leak from one person's sweat and affect others. 01:21 🧠 Our brains continue to grow and change from 25 to 65, improving higher functions like emotional regulation, problem-solving, and bias control. 03:19 💼 CEOs' stress levels can have a significant impact on their organization, and managing stress is crucial for leadership. 13:18 🤰 Hormones like cortisol and sex steroids can affect individuals' physiological responses and interpersonal dynamics, including menstrual synchronization and stress contagion. 22:08 💪 Physical exercise can help reduce stress by sweating out excess cortisol from the body. 22:21 📝 Managing stress involves strategies like aerobic exercise and journaling to reduce cortisol and negative thoughts associated with stress. 24:00 📝 Quality sleep is crucial for the brain's health and managing stress levels. Ideally, 8 hours and 15 minutes in bed is recommended for most people. 25:52 📝 The brain has a glymphatic system that actively cleanses toxins during sleep, taking 7 to 8 hours. Sleeping on your side is recommended for this process. 30:28 📝 Co-sleeping or sleeping together can promote bonding, warmth, and the release of oxytocin, enhancing emotional connections. 37:52 📝 Intuition is the result of stored wisdom and experiences in your nervous system, and it may be more readily acknowledged by women, though both men and women possess it. 44:11 🧠 Understanding Pandemic Impact: The psychological effects of the pandemic, such as isolation and loss, have not been fully acknowledged or planned for, and their long-term consequences are not well understood. 46:32 🌿 Nature's Healing: Spending time in nature has positive effects on physical and mental health, and it's essential to make time for it even as we return to our old routines. 47:27 💖 Purpose Beyond Self: Having a purpose that transcends personal gain, like volunteering or helping others, is crucial for mental health and overall well-being. 52:05 🧐 Neuro-Aesthetics: Incorporating creative activities and aesthetics into daily life, like art, music, and nature, has a profound impact on mental health, physical health, and longevity. 53:16 🔄 Embracing Ancient Wisdom: The solutions to our current challenges may lie in the timeless wisdom of our ancestors, making it unnecessary to reinvent the wheel. 01:07:04 🧠 Understanding beliefs: To address behaviors, it's crucial to dig below thoughts into the beliefs that underlie them. 01:07:48 📝 Deliberate practice: Changing behavior involves deliberate practice, replacing old habits with new ones through consistent effort. 01:09:56 💪 Three steps to change: Recognize patterns, understand consequences, and set intentions for who you want to become. 01:12:44 🧬 Generational trauma and epigenetics: Trauma can affect gene expression, but resilience and healing are possible through understanding and effort. 01:26:57 🏋️‍♂️ Neuroplasticity and exercise: Aerobic exercise can accelerate neurogenesis, benefiting memory and cognitive function. Weight training has different brain-related effects. 01:28:17 🧠 Visualization can lead to muscle growth, demonstrating the power of our thoughts in shaping our bodies. 01:30:01 🍇 Opt for darker-skinned foods like black beans, blueberries, and dark chocolate, as they contain antioxidants (anthocyanins) beneficial for brain health. 01:31:10 💤 Create conditions for neuroplasticity by getting enough sleep, being physically active, managing stress, and maintaining hydration. 01:33:32 🧠 Building self-esteem and confidence involves identifying negative thoughts, creating positive affirmations, and changing your inner narrative. 01:39:26 🧩 Neurodiversity encompasses a range of brain differences, and the increase in diagnoses may be due to better recognition and adaptation to the changing world. 01:49:26 🧠 Our thoughts and perceptions can have a significant impact on our physical health and well-being. 01:50:35 📏 Posture and musculoskeletal coordination can improve when individuals change their behavior to match a younger age, as shown in a study with octogenarians. 01:53:20 🗣️ The words we use can significantly affect our behavior, as seen in an experiment with medical students who walked more slowly when exposed to words associated with retirement. 01:57:38 🧘 Visualizing and expressing gratitude for your desired outcomes can shift your brain from a fear state to a trust state, facilitating personal change. 02:00:33 🎭 Overcoming limiting beliefs, especially those imposed by others, can lead to embracing one's creativity and potential for personal growth.

Me and my husband have slept separately A LOT over the last few years because of his snoring and problems with insomnia (now resolved). We are closer than ever. Very bonded. Sleep is so important, especially with 5 kids, if you cannot sleep because of your husband's snoring, don't hesitate to sleep alone!! It's more important to just get the actual sleep! We cuddle lots whenever around each other, and snuggle up to watch movies together on the couch, that's the main thing

I know I have high levels of cortisol. I've been under more stress this past year more than any time in life. I'm grateful I watched this.

So glad to hear a scientist confirm the power of intuition. Mine has been my most trusted guide. Never doubt a gut feeling

Sleeping apart had been the BEST thing I could have ever done in my relationship. I always felt I was strange for not liking sleeping with a partner and suffered in silence for too long. I soon grew resentful of previous partners who would wake me up rolling around or breathing etc beside me. Of course I liked cuddling etc but when it came to sleep it was a definite no no. I feel closer than ever to my partner now that we don’t sleep in the same bed and I can actually get some good rest and enjoy my life feeling rested and awake in the day. I mention this not saying ‘I’m right, she’s wrong’ but to remind people some things don’t work for everyone. A credited doctor should know better than to talk in such harsh absolutes. Within our evolution and what’s ‘best’ for humans there are invariably a cohort of us who definitely do not thrive with this. I for one would be extremely miserable being forced to attempt to sleep beside a partner long term, no matter how much we loved each other, if I meant I always felt miserable and sad from lack of sleep.

“People who focus on what they want don’t typically get what they want. People who focus on what they have to offer typically get what they want.” - Steve Bartlett

This woman is amazing, her knowledge is priceless . She is very powerful

From: Jennifer De La Paz / I would like to commend you on this superlative podcast you founded. This is my third time watching your podcast and I am even more impressed as I watched this episode today. *Subscribed and joined. For someone who was born in Asia under strict parenting rules and now living in the US, listening to your guest, Dr. Tara Swart who, for me, is the epitome of ever-evolving greatness of human intention-ability to go further that quite possibly would take 3 lifetimes to achieve IS very impactful. Every episode i watched from beginning to end has driven me to action. Why this (all-encompassing) "action" is special is because before I suffered a disabling back injury, I was fully functional and doing measurable productivity in my profession to now, hardly moving. Mr. Steven Bartlett, I would like to let you know your vlog is relevant, high-minded, in short, PRAISEWORTHY. Thank you.

To the person reading this. Even though I don’t know you, I wish you the best life has to offer 🙏🏻🙌😊♥️

What I like about this show and especially Steven Bartlett is that he gives the guests a chance to speak without interrupting them. It's like a breath of fresh air.

What a truly likeable person Dr. Tara Swart is. Of all the things that she knows and shares, she embodies it all as a living example of it all.

Im really glad she has mentioned how affectiveit can be to be mentally aware of how important it is to have communicstion and serenity...not to be around negativity it affects your system.

When she spoke about the importance of co-sleeping, I felt it. Because I sleep close to my husband I could sense when something was wrong with him and was able to wake up and eventually call the emergency services and help arrived in time to save his life.

I ha e grown up with allergies and eczema and asthma as well as being chubby in the belly and face. I grew up in a dysfunctional home and this entire cortisol/stress response has helped me connect the dots on the reason I've always fought inflammation. I constantly struggle with my weight and stress management. Now I realize it's stress. Life changing podcast! Thank you!

Easily one of the best things I have listened to in a long time.

What an amazing woman.... I can listen to her for hours! Many thanks for great couple of hours listening x

I had the pleasure to attend one of her exec programs at MIT and loved it - her book "The Source - The Secrets of the Universe, The Science of the Brain" is an absolute must-read. I am navigating between science and spiritual communities and she is one of the very few scientists who identify the overlaps and alignment between these 2 modalities. A lot of scientists are completely ignorant to the spiritual side of things.

My mother died from COPD. After she died I researched and came across an article on a medical website that said chronic stress can harden the tissues in the lungs leading to permanent damage. And she was so stressed much of the time. I also realised later how lonely she must have felt due to one circumstance and another. 😢 I do believe that loneliness leads to a constant state of what I would call “Quiet Stress”. Just a personal thought.

This is making so much sense thank you so much for having her as your guest I've been going through this for 9 years and it all I know I know what to do after 9:00 long years I finally know what I need to do and what my what's causing my ongoing skin infection and belly fat that I can't lose thank you so much

My favorite is the obvious respect between these two. it's such a celebration of each other. and of course the content.

It's crazy how every interview is ridiculously helpful. ❤

It breaks my heart to hear how important sleeping next to someone can be to your over all health, but we’re expected to have our babies and children sleep by themselves in their own room.

I don't even watch tv anymore. Now I just watch or rewatch one of these!!! I swear it's reprogramming my brain. This one, mel robbins, 48 laws guy, barbara cochran...my favs. Thanks Steven! You are superb at what you do. ❤❤❤❤

This is the 1st time I've committed 2hrs to a podcast. I could listen to Tara all day. Fascinating!

For years, I’ve been telling people that stress is contagious, but didn’t have “science” to back me up. Thank you for this video!!

The best thing I ever did was sleep in the same bed as my babies, into childhood. I was mortified when my first born would not settle, he would cry until he vomited when I followed all the “advice” when trying to get a sleep routine ❤ I couldn’t stand the thought of him being distressed. My motherly instinct was extremely distressed upon seeing him like that and I realised that my instincts in relation to my children are right. I loved every minute of sharing a bed with my husband and two boys. I never drank and co slept and they were always safe. Now that they have left home, I’m blessed that I had those beautiful close years snuggling into my boys.

This chat covers so much: sleep, weight, mind, body,. It is so informative. I feel a bit sad listening to things that I now know i could have done better on as a mum and partner. Onwards & upwards.

I haven’t ever been a fan of podcasts but I stumbled upon this one and I can’t get enough of the amount of information and I am making positive changes in my life everyday because of it :) thanks it means a lot I have been really stuck with depression and anxiety

Well I am so glad she got her MD and PHD because she is a very rare doctor who can make complex topics so easy to understand. And her words of wisdom give so much hope for healing and change.

I was 58 years old when I finally cried over the death of my mother 48 years ago, and the death of my father ten years ago. It was prompted by the death of my best friend of 16 years-a dog. I cried like my survival depended on the universe hearing it. The catharsis was completely unexpected and incredible. It was like an out of body experience. I still don't completely understand it, but I feel like a new person. I still miss my buddy.

I was born and misdiagnosed with cerebral palsy and placed on phenobarbital and spend several weeks in an incubator. My biological mother had done everything she could do to prevent a live birth. I was placed I’m Immediately into the foster/ adoptive care system. There are very real and very serious ramifications of being born to someone who actively tried to make sure you weren’t born. When finally I knew the truth it was I describable the feeling of understanding finally why things in my were the way they were. Why I felt how I did. Why I responded to certain things the way I did. And why my central nervous system was very strange and still is.but at least now, I don’t hate myself ,

Tara is such a precious person ! The video turned on a second time by Google as I was napping a bit, and I listened to it a second time, because I was so impressed with it. Aarre Peltomaa of Mississauga, Ontario

This was amazing. I am a 66 year old woman pondering retirement and all things related. After listening to this episode, I realized that while I have lived… what I want to do is dedicate thought, energy, practice and visualize HOW I want to live my remaining years, this is not a decline but a rebirth and celebration of sorts. I joke that I am still strong, feisty, strong and youthful ( as though those attributes are waning). I realize my perspective must be they ARE me and I want them to continue to define me.

Well Steve has definitely lived up to his promises. This podcast just keeps getting better and better. I watch at least one or more episodes every week day.

Not only this amazing podcast but also the awesome comments in this videos, are for me a hope on humanity and everything we are "forced" to think it doesn't exist anymore. A world of thanks to this channel and everyone making civil and caring comments on every video.

Dr.Tara This is the very first you tube podcast I have seen of yours. I’m hooked! I had my first stroke in 1977. Just 19 years old. I had gone to bed healthy at 18 yrs of age and woke up on my 19th birthday with 82% loss on my left side. Going thru life I have had 3 more strokes all in my sleep and birthday. I’m still here in this beautiful world. What fascinates me is I live my life by so much of what you’ve studied and talk about just intuitively. I’ve said enough here and would love to hear from you.

My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD at 5. Afterwards, it was a constant struggle with therapy, counseling, hospitalizations, etc. but nothing really changing until now (middle school). In a time when kids are said to become hormonally unstable she has mellowed out DESPITE the fact that we stopped medication and therapy bc of the pandemic. But guess what this podcast made me realize? As soon as she hit middle school she became HEAVILY involved in the arts. You name it: chorus, orchestra, drawing, writing and she’s actually VERY talented. Not until this episode did I make this connection and now I’m awestruck and humbled that something we just stumbled into could be the real solution. Im so thankful for this podcast and I’m certainly about to be a fan of everything Dr. Tara Swart!

The bit about feeling safe enough to enjoy items of beauty really resonates with me. Literally just today I was watching the sunset and thought about what I was doing last year at this time and the year before. I remember thinking I don't remember certain things about my surroundings during this time. It was because I was leaving my husband last year and the year before I was fighting him and trying to figure a way out of the mess. This past month has marked a time where the toxic people are mostly out of my life and I can truly enjoy my 3 acres, grass, trees, sunrises and sunsets in relative peace and safety at least for now. In addition to that, I have time to listen to these podcasts and have some tools to tackle the cortisol! I have learned so much from these people and conversations.

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Wow! Dr. Tara! Thank you. Steven, I salute you, my brotha. 🫡 always impressive, insightful interviews. I've been already accomplishing the intentions I set on my plate piling up so hearing this and being approved yesterday for something I was working on is all proof of how honest action leads to closer satisfaction pertaining to the pursuit of your will.

Love to talk with this girl about the nature and foundations of reality, and why things are the way they are. Great talk!

I feel so honored and privileged to have found this podcast. When one is ready, a Teacher comes forth.

This was an amazing interview and the best 2 hours I’ve spent on RU-vid in years. She is clearly brilliant and he is a wonderful interviewer. Well done.

I absolutely loved this conversation. I now feel more validated in some of the practices I have engaged in throughout the years and how exciting it is to learn more about the open access to an even more stimulating life experience through vocabulary and very simple gratitude practices. This kept me deeply engaged and now I’ll be silent and let this conversation soak in even deeper. One thing I did while listening to this was sit on the ground out with my 3 horses. I noticed how all three came around me, got sleepy and one after the other, lay down near me. Much love to you both.

This podcast has absolutely blown my mind. I have to listen to this again at least once and take notes. So much to learn from Dr Tara. Thank you both so much

Managing money is different from accumulating wealth, and the lack of investment education in schools may explain why people struggle to maintain their financial gains. The examples you provided are relevant, and I personally benefited from the market crisis, as I embrace challenging times while others tend to avoid them. Well, at least my advisor does too, jokingly..

I’m 82, and was widowed in 2017. I’m sleeping better mostly now. But I was caregiver for my mother from 2002 to 2010, then my husband got ill and I cared for him from 2012 to 2017. But I’ve gained weight all over. Ugh! But I think Im okay being alone. Loving your podcast though thank you.

Her smile can heal. Thanks steven for always bringing experts

You have the most intriguing program that watched at the more honest program than anyone on this RU-vid. Thank you so much.❤

19:55 it's not exercise or eating better but going to the root cause behind the cortisol. This explains a lot. 22:00 skin problems 22:15 the solution is either to sweat the cortisol out or journaling your thoughts out so that you stop turning in circles inside your mind.

I'm 65 and mistaken for my 30's...I say no to negative people and situations. I'm always challenging myself in small ways. I love everything shared here today. Thank you 💯 🥰💐🙏🏻💛🌿🌻🌿

❤ her honesty is so refreshing, what a wonderful interview, just listened during early waking hours due to my recent rise in cortisal levels 😢

I've studied and been actively involved in psychiatry for many years. Researching various mechanisms of the brain. I've truly enjoyed listening to this. Dr Tara Swart is spot on and addressed each topic I was expecting and hoping for. I normally become bored listening, but because of her valid remarks, I listened to entire interview. I look forward to following her work. Thank you for introducing her into my path.

What I always like about Stephen Bartlett is that he gives guests a chance to talk without interrupting them. It's like a breath of fresh air.

I just stumbled upon this video, and if there’s any possibility that either the speaker or the interviewer may see this message, I just want to say thank you. Intelligent, though provoking content! Wholesome, nothing woke, or inflammatory. No virtue-signaling, no posturing, no propaganda…and a refreshing absence of ego from either of you. Simply a beautiful conversation between two earnest hearts. And as a bonus, I particularly loved that both of you spoke about and honored your partners. Simply beautiful. I learned a lot! Thank you

This is one of the best interviews I’ve watched. I’m now watching Tara’s stuff.

I can hear the emotion in the breaths in between that sound like tears that need to be expressed (Tara) best of luck with your creative /acting journey! 💖

Dr. Tara is a brilliant educator. This was by far the most engaging, educational, inspiring, fascinating, … and every other adjective that could describe her genius, interview you have done yet. Thank you!!!

I just left a 34- year marriage that destroyed my spirit and caused me anxiety. My arms, legs and face do not look fat but my midsection is absolutely fatter than it’s ever been. My skin has also prematurely aged and is sagging and crepey. I even started three day fast and intermittent fasting using one meal a day, for the past two years. I will continue to listen to see what it is she says in order to get rid of cortisol!

This was an absolutely wonderful and informative interview. I also loved her giggle…..made her even more endearing and relatable to listen too. Thank you both so much.

Such a lovely, positive and warm guest! ❤

I love how she confidently stopped him in his tracks when he said that we’d have to redesign society- you can start with yourself 🎉 There are already TONS of communities out there with people who don’t do the things he mentioned. Millions of people are realizing how porn is damaging themselves and choosing to stop. Many people understand that being celibate actually increases your capacity to function in life and level up so to speak. The evidence is out there. You don’t need tinder to meet people. The more you do your research and work on yourself and raising your vibration, the more you will see that there’s a whole other world out there

I could literally sit and listen to this woman ALL DAY what an incredible person you have brought onto the podcast. I feel so lucky to have been able to listen to this especially at the point in my life im at currently. We can all learn so much from Tara i think everyone in the world would benefit from listening to her. Amazing

Came across this post in a very stressful time. What wonderful insights which I have never heard expressed before. You both bring out the best sharing for our total benefit. So thankful.

This was the most important and best podcast I have ever listened to. Thank you!

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🧠 The Power of Visualization and Brain Potential 00:26 🌡️ Stress and its Physical Manifestations 01:06 🧩 Brain Growth and Adaptability 01:39 🧠 Challenging Preconceptions about the Brain 03:04 💔 The Physical and Mental Toll of Stress 05:36 🤝 Bonding Mechanisms and Oxytocin Release 08:10 👁️ The Science of Eye Contact and Emotional Resonance 10:45 🤗 Physical Interaction and Bonding 13:04 📉 The Contagion of Stress and its Historical Context 16:45 🏢 Leadership and Stress Management 21:40 🧠 Stress and its Physical Manifestations 22:50 📺 Channel Subscription Request 23:19 😴 The Importance of Sleep 25:38 🧼 Brain Cleaning During Sleep 27:44 🛌 Sleeping Positions and Pillows 29:44 💞 Bonding and Sleep Divorce 32:59 🧐 Intuition and Decision Making 36:16 🧠🫀 Brain-Gut Connection 41:25 🤒 Recognizing Illness 42:32 🤒 Challenging Group Think and Recognizing Health Issues 43:14 🚨 The Looming Mental Health Crisis Post-Pandemic 44:53 🌍 Indigenous Wisdom and Future Planning 45:38 🌀 Spiritual Revolution and Its Meaning 48:07 🤝 Value of Service and Tribal Context 50:41 🎨 Neuro Aesthetics and the Importance of Beauty 53:01 🌱 Returning to Ancient Practices for Peace 55:12 📺 Impact of Pornography on the Brain 57:23 📱 Digital Communication vs. Face-to-Face Interaction 58:08 🧠 Neuroplasticity and Its Significance 01:04:29 🧠 Recognizing Negative Patterns 01:08:02 🔄 Changing Behavior Through Deliberate Practice 01:10:11 🤝 The Role of Accountability 01:11:21 🧬 Generational Trauma and Epigenetics 01:18:36 💔 Understanding Grief and Heartbreak 01:23:45 🌐 Mechanisms of Neuroplasticity 01:24:37 🧠 Neuroplasticity and Brain Mechanisms 01:26:01 🏃‍♂️ Impact of Aerobic Exercise on the Brain 01:27:37 💪 Mind Over Matter and Weightlifting 01:30:01 🍇 Dark-skinned Foods and Neurogenesis 01:30:55 🧘‍♂️ Neuroplasticity and Lifestyle Factors 01:33:32 🤔 Building Self-esteem and Confidence 01:37:20 🌌 Manifestation and the Brain 01:43:55 🌐 Neurodiversity and its Implications 01:45:03 🧠 Diagnosis and Neurodivergence 01:47:13 🎙️ Podcast Themes and Indigenous Wisdom 01:49:13 🕰️ Psychological Priming and Aging 01:54:04 🗣️ Language and Its Influence 01:57:10 🚀 Unlocking Potential and Taking Steps 02:00:05 🎭 Personal Journey and Cultural Expectations

Met a doctor who was in an accident who is on 73 medications at once to “keep him alive.” I started to wonder if the effects and side effects of all those meds might be contagious. While I dismissed the thought initially, this makes me wonder again. If meds can get into the water supply through pee and affect one’s neighbors, why not sweat, even through a handshake?

I'm only at 1.10 mins through this interview, and this is without doubt the best, and most helpful you have produced. Excellent, and I thank you both.

Tara is wonderful and a lot of what she says really resonates with me. I can't wait to apply these principles to my life and see the positive changes ❤

I always thought it was stress. I mean...I ended up with ulcers at 12...got treatment, yet was told I was very stressed. No matter what i did activity wise i couldn't ever get total "fit" i did all kinds of self work...turns out it was toxic mold all along. I tested it. Ive left moldy areas & lost weight & felt better...less stressed. Fascinating.

She’s a true gem. Thank you for letting her finish her sentences and not pushing, rushing her while she talked and not trying to add something to everything she said (like some others did)It was truly amazing to watch your conversation with her. #weneedmoretara

This is a fantastic interview and podcast with Dr. Tara Swart. I was so impressed that I have been sharing your podcast with friends and immediately ordered "The Source"; I paused my other current science reads(books) to read "The Source'. Fascinating, just as her presentation!

Absolutely brilliant, from start to finish! I have enjoyed every second of this illuminating conversation. Thank you Stephen + Tara.

IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION: the study in question 'Positive visualisation and it's effect on strength training (Hynes & Turner, 2020) show a 13% increase in amount of weight lifted in an exercise session and NOT a 13% increase in muscle mass. Very different things. You cannot tear muscle fibres with your mind.

"Back sleeping" is associated with Sleep Apnea. I did that, and when I changed to the side, my symptoms disappeared. THEN my doctor advised it. A problem with LEFT sleeping is that the angle of the stomach is closer to the TOP of the stomach when we sleep on the left side. If there is acid reflux in bed, turn to your RIGHT side. 'Works for me! 😊

In 2017, I left my secure, well paying job and started something completely different, now after 8 years I am thinking to do something less stressful. I am 67 and I feel that life's adventure will never stop until I stop breathing.

Dr Tara, I think you are manifesting your dream by how beautifully you communicate.

I can listen to Dr. Swart all day. She reduces my cortisol levels.

I think this is my favourite conversation of them all, and I love a lot of them! The amount of useful information she covered was immense. I found her super inspiring, relatable, engaging. The way she explained everything was easy to understand. I will be reading her books and listening to her podcast without doubt. Well done Steven, another one smashed out of the park!! I love Diary of a CEO and don't worry, I'm subscribed on everything :)

This is by far THE BEST podcast I've ever listened to. I was able to focus a 100% for 2 hours (breaks taken in between) This is 'the podcast' that I'd share to the entire world and 'the podcast' that the world has to listen to - Thank you and yes, I've subscribed ❤

I rarely ever watch long videos, but I ended up sharing this one within the first few minutes of watching it. After watching it more, it deeply captured my interest. Tara is a great speaker and she reminds me of my Ayurvedic general practice doctor. I subscribed and am grateful to stumble across this treasure of a RU-vid channel.

One of the best life changing podcasts I've heard. I'm 46, I wish I'd heard this as a younger person, but it's not too late for me to rewire my brain, amazing news! Clear and practical information that I will use now for the rest of my life!!!

My stress levels went way down in a period of a year after I got a new job, paid off debt, and got in superior shape. Sometimes you really have to put work in.

The most amazing understanding and real perspective on all these subjects we all have questions about. Powerful stuff here I shared it with many. I sit in gratitude for this conversation 🎉

It is so informative and refreshing to watch your podcasts. I like how you ask the questions and not scared of asking what u don’t know. Some of these podcaster’s act like they are the subject matter experts and take away from the actual SME’s. 🙏🏽

Im a male INFJ. I trust intuition above all else. 99% of the time It's proved to be right in my life. I dont always get a gut feeling about something though. Usually in a situation of danger or truth and lies.

I find it refreshing that people still sit down and have stimulating conversations where everyone grew and bonded in a beautiful ways.There's hope in humanity.The care for ones self as well as empathy for someone else's growth is also extending out to the vibration in the world.Healing.

Great episode! Dr. Tara is a gem, thank you for introducing her to us!

what a fantastic video and conversation. thank you. so easy to listen to you both and learn new things. i have been doing a lot of work around emotions, neuroplasticity, joy and manifesting to heal myself of the ms I was diagnosed with a year and half ago and move past a mental health injury from work. what a rabbit hole but what a journey. love it.

Speaking of pregnancy… my dad cheated on my mom with her best friend when she was pregnant with me. I’ve had problems my whole life with school, anxiety, addiction, chronic illness like Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue etc. now that I’m 50 I’m finally learning how to heal. It’s a struggle but proper healthy diet, intermittent fasting, prayer, meditation, abdominal breathing exercises and making a conscious effort to change my negative thoughts to positive and hopeful thoughts. We do overcome!

Can confirm, I did the fitness visualization experiment. I visualized myself working on the cross trainer and treadmill, seeing that I had burned loads of calories, feeling the sweat drip down my forehead. I lost 5 pounds without even leaving the house. It's wild what our brains can do with visualization.

I have to totally agree with you that the shows are getting really better and exceeding with greatness with content every time I look at it and it's really all learning for me . thank you again so much