In today’s episode, Contributing Writer Japneet Kaur speaks with Dr. George Slavich, director of the UCLA laboratory for stress assessment and research and a pioneer in the field of stress science and human social genomics. With him we dive into the conceptualisation of stress, its effects on the human brain, body and immune system, and the future of stress research. Most importantly, Dr. Slavich shares practical, evidence-based strategies for managing everyday stress and minimizing its negative impact on overall well-being.