S2E12: The Family Effect — The Hidden Driver of Chronic Disease and Burnout

In this episode, I uncover how family dynamics—both loving and dysfunctional—shape our stress patterns, emotional reflexes, and long-term metabolic health. I get personal, sharing my own experiences and those from the clinic and my program.

How your childhood emotional environment shapes adult health Recognizing 3 common family stress patterns  How family dynamics drive burnout, inflammation, and chronic dissease The concept of "Shamilies" and how it quietly affects so many of us The Roseto Effect vs the "Silicon Valley Effect" How to break inherited stress patterns and create a healthier family tradition.