Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist

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

As I celebrate this milestone today, I wanted to take a moment to share the behind-the-scenes of what inspired me to wri...
03/25/2026

As I celebrate this milestone today, I wanted to take a moment to share the behind-the-scenes of what inspired me to write the book, and what it took to bring it into the world.

I’ve had many people ask me about how it all came together. How I found the time to write, what the process looked like from idea to publication, and what this past year since publication has been like.

I share the details in this week’s newsletter The Good Stress Digest (link in bio). At a high level, it took over three years from idea to launch, working 4 to 6 AM before heading to work to see my patients.

Here are three powerful lessons for anyone considering writing a book:

➡️ Writing a book takes tremendous dedication. Bringing so many concepts together into a cohesive narrative, one that guides a reader, through a journey of learning and growth, can feel unwieldy and daunting. It’s very different from writing an article, or even a collection of articles.

➡️ You need to feel like you have something essential to share, a solid “why” that will carry you through the process.

➡️ You can do it! For anyone reading this who is writing a book, starting a business, signing up for a race, or wanting a life of fulfillment, health, and joy, it’s all within reach.

I put The Stress Paradox to the test by living it!

Help me celebrate this milestone by grabbing a copy for your friends, coworkers, and family today!

Comment BOOK and I will DM you a link.

With much gratitude to all who helped make the book possible, and all who have supported the book’s success 🙏.



03/09/2026

A lot of us feel fatigue or irritability or have a chronic disease because our culture is making us sick. At its crux, comfort and convenience lead to inflammation. And we have to work hard to challenge ourselves to turn on our body’s disease defenses. I share more in this episode of podcast with .

Today and every day, I celebrate the many women who:Have the courage to leadCreate with visionPush past boundaries Imagi...
03/08/2026

Today and every day, I celebrate the many women who:
Have the courage to lead
Create with vision
Push past boundaries
Imagine new possibilities
Lift other women
And have the generosity to quietly change the world.
❤️

Do you love your daily walks? Here is a way to get more out of them, with just a small adjustment. It’s called interval ...
02/19/2026

Do you love your daily walks? Here is a way to get more out of them, with just a small adjustment. It’s called interval walking training. This article explains how it works: instead of walking at a steady moderate intensity pace for 30 minutes, walk at a low to mid intensity pace for 3 minutes and then at a vigorous pace (where you can only say a few words without pausing for breath) for 3 minutes. Repeat this cycle 5 times for a total of 30 minutes.

Compared to a group that walked 30 minutes at a continuous moderate intensity pace, a Japanese study showed that the interval walking group improved cardiorespiratory fitness with a nearly 15% increase in VO2 max and had a much larger decrease of nearly 20% in cardiometabolic risk factors after five months.

Interval walking is a form of healthy stress and the different intensities improve mitochondrial efficiency, which translates to better energy, health, and mood.

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)

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