Why Stress Is Destroying Your Health (And Most People Don't Even Realize It)

Stress, physical activity, mental health, obesity, health disparities, and community health are all deeply connected. In this conversation, Dr. TiwaLoluwa Ajibewa from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine breaks down how chronic stress impacts the body, why movement matters more than most people realize, and how environment, culture, and community shape long-term health outcomes.

From cortisol and metabolism to bullying, social connectedness, green spaces, and health equity, this conversation explores the hidden forces affecting physical and mental well-being in modern society. Dr. Ajibewa also shares powerful insights on resilience, science communication, trust in healthcare, and the importance of building healthier communities through connection and movement.

If you've ever wondered why stress affects people so differently, why some communities face greater health challenges, or how physical activity changes both the body and mind, this conversation will completely change the way you think about health.

Dr. Ajibewa’s work focuses on promoting healthy behaviors, reducing health disparities, and understanding the role stress plays in shaping human health across generations.