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Episode Overview

In this powerful episode, Dr. Elisha Goldstein welcomes Harvard-trained cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Fisher, who reveals how stress, burnout, and emotional habits are secretly destroying your heart—and what you can do about it. Discover the 1978 rabbit study proving that love and connection protect your arteries, how chronic stress rewires your brain, and why most doctors miss the real cause of burnout. Dr. Fisher also shares simple, science-backed methods for fortifying both emotional and physical well-being. If you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or looking to protect your heart and live longer, this conversation is a must-listen.

Dr. Fisher’s Book – Just One Heart: https://amzn.to/3WDO2iA

Episode Highlights

• 00:00 – The Rabbit Effect: Compassion’s Impact on Health

• 02:58 – Emotional Health and Heart Disease

• 05:50 – Burnout in Healthcare: A Personal Journey

• 09:10 – The Physiological Effects of Chronic Stress

• 12:06 – Building Resilience: Inner and Outer Resources

• 14:57 – The Science of Laughter and Health

• 17:48 – Positive Emotions and Heart Health

• 36:19 – The Power of Generosity and Social Influence

• 39:03 – Understanding Negativity Bias and Positivity Ratios

• 40:26 – The Impact of Emotional Awareness

• 42:19 – The Convincing Nature of Negative Thoughts

• 43:43 – The Role of Attention in Emotional Well-being

• 45:10 – Mindfulness and Attention Regulation

• 47:02 – Practices for Strengthening Attention

• 49:24 – The Importance of Body Awareness

• 51:13 – Mindfulness Beyond the Mind

• 55:36 – Setting Boundaries for Emotional Health

• 57:58 – The Challenge of Saying No

• 1:00:50 – The Importance of Self-Worth in Boundaries

• 1:03:43 – Lessons from Just One Heart

• 1:06:27 – The Connection Between Emotions and Heart Health

• 1:08:55 – Final Thoughts on Compassion and Connection

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