# Ep. 93: A Neuroscience-Based Approach to Stress, Cortisol & Recovery with Catherine Roscoe Barr

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Podcast: [The Fit Physician](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fit-physician-6748155)
Published: 2026-05-18T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-fit-physician.captivate.fm/episode/ep-93-a-neuroscience-based-approach-to-stress-cortisol-recovery-with-catherine-roscoe-barr
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Duration seconds: 2773

## Resource

Have you ever felt like stress is just part of who you are now? Like life and responsibilities constantly pile up and there is no off switch? In this episode of The Fit Physician Podcast, we sit down with neuroscience-based wellness coach and bestselling author Catherine Roscoe Barr to explore the science of stress, cortisol, nervous system regulation, and recovery for busy high-achieving women. We talk about the difference between acute and chronic stress, how stress impacts the body and brain, and practical tools to help you shift from burnout toward greater calm, energy, and resilience. This conversation is packed with practical takeaways for women physicians looking to better manage stress while still showing up fully for their careers, families, and themselves. -- 👉 Click here to follow Catherine on Instagram 👉 Click here to check out her website

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