Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist

Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist Dr. Sharon Bergquist is a physician providing resources and inspiration.

Handling stress involves more than controlling our minds. It depends on our physiology.Our ability to regulate stress de...
01/21/2026

Handling stress involves more than controlling our minds. It depends on our physiology.

Our ability to regulate stress depends on our metabolic health. The connection happens through our mitochondria.

What most people don’t know is that our stress hormones are actually produced in our mitochondria. When our mitochondria are healthy, we can mount a stress response and turn it off efficiently. That’s resilience.

Mitochondrial dysfunction not only increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and dementia. It also makes us more vulnerable to anxiety, depression, and emotional instability. Our mind and body are deeply connected.

Lifestyle shapes mitochondrial health.
Mitochondria shape stress resilience.

That’s why movement, sleep, nutrition, recovery, and metabolic health are foundational for mental wellbeing.

👉For deep dives into stress, longevity, and using lifestyle as medicine, comment NEWSLETTER and I will DM you a link to sign up for my free weekly newsletter.

01/20/2026

High performance is often praised, but it is very hard to sustain mentally. In this episode of I am joined by , a leading international keynote speaker, best selling author of The Mindful High Performer, and founder of EQ Minds. Together, we explore how mental health can become a high performer’s greatest asset, and what happens when it is neglected. We unpack what it truly means to perform well in today’s working world by performing more sustainably. Drawing from her knowledge in psychology, neuroscience, and her own lived experiences, Chelsea shares how the qualities that power, success, such as drive and perseverance, can quietly turn into burnout if left unchecked. We talk about the concept of “pre-burnout“, noting early warning signs such as disengagement, loss of purpose, and misalignment with personal values. From practical daily “resets“ to mindset shifts that help performers reconnect with meaning, this episode offers strategies that can fit into any busy schedule.
Listen to the full episode from the link in bio

01/12/2026

This is one of my favorite conversations!

Eliminating stress is one of the most common reasons many people look forward to retiring. In this conversation with Casey Weade from on the Retire with Purpose podcast, we challenge the conventional narrative about stress. I got to explain why not all stress is harmful, how the body is biologically designed for growth through challenge, and why eliminating stress may actually harm long-term health and longevity.

We explore the science behind how good stress in the “Goldilocks zone“ can strengthen the body and mind and how purposeful stress supports mitochondrial health, cognitive function, physical capacity, and emotional well-being – and why recovery is just as essential as the challenges we create and overcome.

Bonus: you can get a free copy of my book The Stress Paradox with the directions in the show notes!

Movement can rewire our stress response, sharpen emotional resilience, and create a sense of steadiness when we are hit ...
01/05/2026

Movement can rewire our stress response, sharpen emotional resilience, and create a sense of steadiness when we are hit with our hardest life challenges. By doing a short burst of exercise, the good stress trains your body and nervous system to handle future stress more effectively. Here’s what I share in this Strong Women January issue article along with and about how fitness feeds our mental and emotional strength and how to approach it in a way that supports our busy lives as women. 💪

Believe in your potential. Aim high. And be willing to do the work. These are the beliefs (and the science behind them) ...
01/01/2026

Believe in your potential. Aim high. And be willing to do the work. These are the beliefs (and the science behind them) that led to writing my book, The Stress Paradox. Grab a copy to make 2026 your healthiest and happiest year yet!! 🎉

12/30/2025

2025 was exhilarating, exhausting, and deeply rewarding.

This year stretched me beyond what I thought possible.
Not just in publishing The Stress Paradox, but in advancing the conversation around stress, resilience, healthy aging, and longevity.

Writing this book became my own experiment with good stress: stretching, learning, and discovering what’s possible when challenge is purposeful.

I’m deeply grateful for this community and for everyone who’s been part of the journey.

Here’s to reflection, resilience, and a magical 2026🎉

I continue these conversations around stress, resilience, and longevity in my private newsletter community.

Comment HEALTH and I’ll send you an invite.

12/24/2025

When life feels full, relationships are often treated as something we squeeze in.

But from a physiological perspective, they’re essential to our longevity.

Supportive relationships don’t just nourish us emotionally — they influence the biological pathways that shape aging, stress responses, and inflammation.

Recent research shows that sustained social support is associated with slower biological aging and lower chronic inflammation, with effects similar to well-known lifestyle factors like nutrition and exercise.

So as you gather this season, linger a little longer in the conversations.
Notice the laughter. Stay present.

For deeper reflections on healthy aging, stress, and longevity, I share more in my private newsletter community.

Comment HEALTH and I’ll send you an invite!

(Study reference: PMID 40995232)

When life feels full, relationships are often treated as something we squeeze in.But from a physiological perspective, t...
12/23/2025

When life feels full, relationships are often treated as something we squeeze in.

But from a physiological perspective, they’re essential to our longevity.

Supportive relationships don’t just nourish us emotionally — they influence the biological pathways that shape aging, stress responses, and inflammation.

Recent research shows that sustained social support is associated with slower biological aging and lower chronic inflammation, with effects similar to well-known lifestyle factors like nutrition and exercise.

So as you gather this season, linger a little longer in the conversations.
Notice the laughter. Stay present.

For deeper reflections on healthy aging, stress, and longevity, I share more in my private newsletter community.

Comment HEALTH and I’ll send you an invite!

(Study reference: PMID 40995232)

12/22/2025

I think books are magical! Here are my favorites published in 2025:

🌟The Stress Paradox 🌟by yours truly! For me, this is more than a book!📕It’s a celebration of our body’s natural regenerative ability and a movement toward proactive rather than reactive health and longevity.

Good Stress by which is my book’s twin! Both share the transformative healing power of good stress.

Healing the Modern Brain by

High Functioning by

It Doesn’t Have to Hurt by

Wise Effort by

Paving Your Path Through Breast Cancer and Beyond by .md

I highly recommend them all!

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12/18/2025

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie🫚

Packed with 11g protein, 8g fiber, and powerful phytochemicals.

Fall is my favorite season — not just for the crisp air and changing leaves, but for the ingredients that naturally support our health.

Pumpkin, cinnamon, and ginger don’t just taste cozy — they activate our body’s defense pathways, boosting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant support.

Winter is officially just a few days away, but I’m holding onto fall flavors for as long as I can!

If you want more seasonal, doctor-approved recipes like this, DM me the word RECIPE and I’ll send you my Holiday Recipe Book 🎁

We talk a lot about reducing stress, but not enough about how good stress is actually important for longevity. Your biol...
12/16/2025

We talk a lot about reducing stress, but not enough about how good stress is actually important for longevity.

Your biology is designed for cycles of challenge and recovery.

When stress is followed by recovery, your nervous system activates pathways for repair, resilience, and longevity. When recovery is missing, even “healthy” stress becomes depleting.

This distinction is at the heart of how we build long-term health.

If you want more science-backed information like this, comment BOOK and I’ll send you the link to my book, The Stress Paradox: Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier.

12/15/2025

Inflammation is highly responsive to lifestyle.

Evidence shows that a consistent dietary pattern, regular physical activity, quitting smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight can significantly reduce inflammatory risk.

If you’d like my free downloadable guide with the 10 most important health and longevity tests (including hsCRP), comment FREE GUIDE and I’ll send it to you.

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