S2E12: The Family Effect — The Hidden Driver of Chronic Disease and Burnout

In this episode, I uncover how family dynamics—both loving and dysfunctional—shape our stress patterns, emotional reflexes, and long-term metabolic health. I get personal, sharing my own experiences and those from the clinic and my program.

• How your childhood emotional environment shapes adult health
• Recognizing 3 common family stress patterns
• How family dynamics drive burnout, inflammation, and chronic dissease
• The concept of "Shamilies" and how it quietly affects so many of us
• The Roseto Effect vs the "Silicon Valley Effect"
• How to break inherited stress patterns and create a healthier family tradition.