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.
Биография и Путь Автора
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
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A transformative seven-day plan to harness stress, build resilience, and cultivate joy through science-based techniques and mindset shifts.
The Telomere Effect
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The Stress Prescription
Elissa Epel
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The Telomere Effect
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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.
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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 Psychology of Neuroendocrine Systems
Understanding the intersection of hormones and behavior is essential for anyone interested in biological psychology or endocrinology. This plan is ideal for students and healthcare professionals looking to master how the brain coordinates physiological responses to environmental demands.
Living Beyond the Anxiety Alarm
This plan is essential for anyone feeling trapped by persistent worry or physical symptoms of stress. It provides a holistic roadmap for moving from reactive survival to proactive living by addressing both the body's biological responses and the mind's cognitive patterns.
The Elastic Self: Sustainable Habit Design
In an unpredictable world, rigid routines often lead to burnout and failure. This plan is designed for high-performers and busy professionals who need habit systems that bend without breaking under stress.
The Neurobiology of Sales Resilience
This program is essential for sales professionals facing high burnout or rejection fatigue. It combines neurobiology with practical sales tactics to help teams maintain peak performance under pressure.
Unshakable: Stoic Resilience for Modern Chaos
In an era of constant digital noise and unpredictability, mental fortitude is a necessity rather than a luxury. This plan is designed for professionals and individuals facing high-stress environments who seek practical, ancient wisdom to maintain emotional stability and clarity.
Energy First: The Sustainable Productivity System
Traditional time management often ignores the biological reality of human performance, leading to burnout. This system is designed for high-performers and knowledge workers who need to optimize their cognitive output while maintaining long-term health and focus.
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"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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Создано выпускниками Колумбийского университета в Сан-Франциско
"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"
