The American Institute of Stress

Finding Contentment

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Official podcast from The American Institute of Stress. This podcast focuses on stress and stress-related issues and features interviews with healthcare practitioners, stress experts, and professionals with expertise in stress research and management. Hosted by Will Heckman, AIS Vice President.

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The American Institute of Stress

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Health

Podcast website

www.stress.org

Latest episode

Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

The Return to Work, School and Stress-Part 1 09.11.2020

In this 2 part series , we talk about being called back to work and the stress it is causing. We are joined by Dr. Jeff Jernigan a board-certified mental health professional known for influencing change in people and organizations by capitalizing on the growth and change through leadership selection and development. Jeff is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder, along with his wife Nancy, for...

The Science of Stress and Sleep 26.10.2020

Join Dr. Shi-bin Li a scientist at Stanford University in this episode, he clarifies how the brain modulates sleep, particularly under stress and during aging, and develops effective treatments for sleep disorders.

Stress and Giving Yourself Permission to Slow Down 12.10.2020

Join our special guest Beth Romanski, the Director of Professional and Continuing Education at the Maryland University of Integrative Health and a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and founder of My Healthy Transitions Health Coaching, as she talks about some ways keep ourselves healthy during these stressful times with host Will Heckman.

Walking Shelter Dogs to Reduce PTSD 28.09.2020

Join our special guest Dr. Cheryl Krause-Parello the developer and director of a university-based health research initiative for veterans, Canines Providing Assistance to Wounded Warriors (C-P.A.W.W.) as she discusses this program called c-paww with host Will Heckman. 

Relax, Reboot, and Revitalize with the BrainTap App 14.09.2020

Join Dr. Patrick K. Porter, a Neuroscience expert and founder of BrainTap as he discusses BrainTap with host Will Heckman. BrainTap allows users to relax, reboot, and revitalize while achieving peak brain performance.

How Yoga Helps Us with Stress 31.08.2020

Join y oga expert Jessica Kaushik and host Will Heckman as they discuss the many ways Yoga can help reduce stress.

Stress and the Nuuaria Method 17.08.2020

Join Maya Nahra, RD, DAIS the founder and creator of Nuuaria health and wellness company as she discusses stress and the Nuuaria method in Meditation, and much more, with host Will Heckman.

Stress and your Diet 03.08.2020

Join Dr. Uma Naidoo a board-certified Harvard psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist as she discusses her new book THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON FOOD, and diet and stress with host Will Heckman.

The Art of Stress-Free Living 27.07.2020

Join Dr. Brian Ramos a neuroscientist from Yale as he discusses The Art of Stress-Free Living with host Will Heckman

How Kindness Helps us with Stress. 20.07.2020

Join Dr. David Fryburg an endocrinologist and research scientist as he discusses with host Will Heckman how his program Envision Kindness helps to manage stress.

Your Stress affects other people around you! 10.07.2020

We are joined by Sporty King a Toastmasters International Hall of Fame inductee and Certified Stress Mastery Educator as he has a fun-filled conversation with host Will Heckman about stress.

Stress Effects in Children-What Teachers and Parents Need to Know. 09.06.2020

Noel Foy a Neuroeducator, and Author of the book ABC Worry Free talks to host Will Heckman about the toll stress takes on children

The Physical Toll Stress Takes and How to Combat it 01.06.2020

Join Dr. Cynthia Ackrill Editor of Contentment magazine, a physician trained in neuroscience and a Certified Stress Mastery Educator as she discusses the physical toll of stress with host Will Heckman.

Reduce the New Stress of Working from Home 21.05.2020

Ashira Prossack the Internationally recognized multi-generational workplace consultant speaks with host Will Heckman about the new stress of working from home.

Stress and Online Learning 11.05.2020

Education expert Dr. Chris Simmons discusses the stress of the new online learning and offers some tips and insights.  Hosted by Will Heckman, Executive Director of The American Institute of Stress.

How to Survive the Stress of a Pandemic 30.04.2020

Dr. Shevaun Neupert, a professor at NC State, discusses tips for surviving the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by Will Heckman, Executive Director of The American Institute of Stress.

How to Survive the Stress of Social Distancing 22.04.2020

Dr. Ron Rubenzer, a psychologist who has dedicated his life to reducing stress at home, school, and work, talks about managing the stress of social distancing. Hosted by Will Heckman, Executive Director of The American Institute of Stress.

Managing Stress of Working from Home 13.04.2020

Dr. Rozina Lakhani, an MD with specialization in psychiatry, discusses how to manage the stress of working from home. Hosted by Will Heckman, Executive Director of The American Institute of Stress.

Coronavirus and Stress 03.04.2020

James Porter, president of Stressstop.com, talks about COVID-19 and its impact on stress. Hosted by Will Heckman, Executive Director of The American Institute of Stress. 

Intro to AIS & What is Stress? 20.03.2020

Will Heckman, Executive Director of The American Institute of Stress, introduces the non-profit organization, including its mission and the resources available at stress.org, and features AIS president Dr. Daniel L. Kirsch who explains the definition of stress. 

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