{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition","slug":"optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","podcast_index_feed_id":323906,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/OLD4549284412","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/179f5c46-1733-11ec-86d8-6fde4865f964/image/OLD-Cover-Health-3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Optimal Living Daily LLC","episode_count":3478,"summary":"Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health. Each episode is a blend of science-based information and real-life application, making it a unique resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr. Malik's approach is holistic and inclusive, recognizing the importance of balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness. By focusing on diet, fitness, and nutrition, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your health goals. His engaging narration and the podcast's diverse range of topics make it an essential daily listen for you as you seek to lead a healthier, more balanced life. This podcast is designed for those passio…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:20:20.383708+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906"},"episode":{"title":"3427: [Part 2] Exercise As Stress Relief by Holly Jackson with Elly McGuinness on Long Term Stress Management","slug":"3427-part-2-exercise-as-stress-relief-by-holly-jackson-with-elly-mcguinness-on-long-term-stress-management","published_at":"2026-06-11T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3427-part-2-exercise-as-stress-relief-by-holly-jackson-with-elly-mcguinness-on-long-term-stress-management","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD6745671236.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD6745671236.mp3","summary":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3427: Holly Jackson explores simple everyday activities that support emotional wellbeing, from gardening and walking in nature to meditation, mindfulness, cleaning, and hobbies. Along with practical suggestions, she highlights research showing how these activities can help regulate cortisol, boost mood-enhancing chemicals, reduce rumination, and encourage a calmer, more balanced state of mind. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ellymcguinness.com/blog/exercise-as-stress-relief/ Quotes to ponder: \"While washing the dishes, one should only be washing the dishes… The fact that I am standing here and washing is a wondrous reality.\" \"Stress is one of those things which accumulates, so whenever you start to feel the tension build-up, take the time to do something you love, have a breather, and clear your mind.\" \"Growing fresh, home-grown fruit and vegetables, and inhaling air while digging, can therefore be hugely beneficial to reducing stress levels.\" Episode references: Nature Experience Reduces Rumination and Subgenual Prefrontal Cortex Activation: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1510459112 Thich Nhat Hanh — Mindfulness Practice: https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh Effects of Nature Experience on Cortisol and Stress Response: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00722/full Learn more about your ad choices. 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