Elissa Epel
Elissa Epel is a health psychologist and professor at the University of California, San Francisco whose work examines stress, aging, metabolism, and well-being. She is best known for research on chronic stress and telomeres and for coauthoring The Telomere Effect with Nobel laureate Elizabeth Blackburn, helping bring stress biology to wider audiences.
Biografia e Percorso dell'Autore
Elissa Epel built her career at the intersection of psychology, biology, and contemplative practice. In a 2023 interview, she described a childhood in which meditation, spirituality, and self-exploration were ordinary family subjects, while summers around marine biology fostered a parallel fascination with how living systems work. That blend of influences matured into formal study: she trained in psychology and psychobiology at Stanford University, earned a PhD in clinical and health psychology at Yale University, completed clinical training at the Palo Alto Veterans Healthcare System, and then returned to the University of California, San Francisco for postdoctoral work. A major turning point came at UCSF, where her interest in measuring biological aging before old age led her into collaboration with Nobel laureate Elizabeth Blackburn and toward the telomere research that became central to her scientific identity. ((https://podcast.mindandlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ElissaEpel_transcript.pdf))
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The Stress Prescription
Elissa Epel
A transformative seven-day plan to harness stress, build resilience, and cultivate joy through science-based techniques and mindset shifts.
The Telomere Effect
Elizabeth Blackburn & Elissa Epel
Discover how to slow aging at the cellular level through lifestyle changes that protect your DNA and boost longevity.
The Stress Prescription
Elissa Epel
A transformative seven-day plan to harness stress, build resilience, and cultivate joy through science-based techniques and mindset shifts.
The Telomere Effect
Elizabeth Blackburn & Elissa Epel
Discover how to slow aging at the cellular level through lifestyle changes that protect your DNA and boost longevity.
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The Science of Inner Peace
In an era of constant burnout, understanding the biological mechanics of stress is essential for mental longevity. This plan is designed for high-pressure professionals and individuals seeking to transform their reactive emotional patterns into a proactive state of calm and steady confidence.
Find stress relief resources
Chronic stress affects millions, leading to burnout, anxiety, and health issues. This learning plan equips anyone feeling overwhelmed—whether from work pressure, life transitions, or daily demands—with science-backed strategies to find immediate relief and build lasting resilience.
The Biology of Calm and Memory
This plan is essential for professionals and students who need to maintain cognitive clarity in high-stakes environments. It bridges the gap between neuroscience and practical study habits, making it ideal for anyone looking to master their memory while managing stress.
Hear Your Body Speak
This plan is essential for anyone feeling overwhelmed by stress or reactive behaviors. It offers a practical path to emotional intelligence by bridging the gap between physical cues and conscious choice.
The Endocrine Master Map
This plan provides a foundational understanding of how hormones dictate physical health, energy levels, and stress management. It is ideal for students of biology, wellness enthusiasts, or anyone looking to master the internal mechanics of their own body.
Embodied Calm: Beyond Intellectual Anxiety
This plan is essential for high-achievers who find that 'thinking their way out' of stress often leads to more rumination. It is designed for anyone looking to transition from intellectualizing their anxiety to physically managing it through actionable somatic skills.
Stoic Grit for Modern Stress
In an era of constant digital noise and uncertainty, emotional resilience is a vital survival skill. This plan is designed for professionals and high-achievers looking to apply ancient Stoic wisdom to modern workplace and personal stressors.
The 40s Physiological Shift
This plan is essential for professionals in their 40s who feel their bodies and stress levels shifting unexpectedly. It provides a biological roadmap to reclaiming vitality by addressing the root causes of metabolic slowdown and hormonal volatility.
Voci della Community
"Elissa Epel reveals a welcomed truth: to master stress is not to avoid it but to move through it"
— Esther Perel
"Elissa Epel is one of the most prominent stress scientists, with international stature"
— Robert H. Lustig
"Elissa Epel is the authority on stress and how we can transform it for good"
— Daniel J. Siegel
"Elissa Epel does a brilliant job of weaving these elements together in a highly readable guide to flourishing in the modern world"
— Richard J. Davidson
"Dr. Elissa Epel is both a brilliant researcher and a gifted communicator, breaking down the latest science into guidance we can trust"
— Nadine Burke
"Dr. Elissa Epel, one of our nation's scientific experts on the biology and psychology of stress, provides practical guidance on reducing stress"
— Tom Insel
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Creato da alumni della Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
