The most played episodes among Podcast App listeners.

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   Number 1: Your Brain on Digital Stress with Dr. Brain Ramos

   In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that affects nearly everyone: digital stress and the way modern life keeps our brains and nervous systems stuck in constant overdrive. From nonstop notifications and endless scrolling to informationoverload and fractured attention, our brains were never designed to process this much input all day, every day. We’ll explore how digital overload fuels anxiety, disrupts sleep, weakens focus, and contributes to burnout, while also discussing what neuroscience teaches us about calming the nervous system. Most importantly, we’ll share practicalstrategies — including mindfulness, breathwork, and simple daily habits — that can help restore resilience, clarity, and a greater sense of balance in an always-connected world. Joining us is Dr. Brian Ramos Dr. Ramos is a Yale-trained neuroscientist and stress expert. He is the founder of Zen Brain Academy, which is a brain health and nervous system training platform built to help people thrive in the AI-powered Digital Age. His signature M.B.M.N.S. framework, which stands for mindfulness, Breathwork, Movement, Nature, and Sleep, gives overwhelmed achievers a practical, science-backed system for managing chronic stress and digital overload. He is the author of The Art of Stress-Free Living and Inside OutCalm, and is currently writing The Digital Age Dilemma, adeeper exploration of how modern technology is reshaping the human nervous system. Through his weekly newsletter, the Zen Brain Blueprint on Beehiiv, his Zen Brain YouTube channel, and his upcoming AI brain coaching app,HeyZenith.ai, Dr. Ramos is on a mission to help today's professionals protect their attention, restore their calm, and reclaim their cognitive edge. We are also proud to have him as a Fellow of The American Institute of Stress.

   August 26, 2026·55min
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   Number 2: Meditation and stress reduction with Dr. Bala Subramaniam

   In this podcast, we’ll discuss how meditation helps calm the nervous system, build resilience, and create space between life’s pressures and our reactions to them. We’ll look at the science behind why meditation works, dispel commonmyths, and talk about practical ways to integrate it into even the busiest schedules. Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this conversation hopes to offer insight, encouragement, and realistic strategies for managing stress more effectively. Joining us today is : Dr. Subramaniam directs the Adhguru Center for a Conscious Planet at the Harvard Medical School-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. The center stands at the intersection of science and spirituality to enhance ourUnderstanding of Consciousness, Cognition, and Compassion through research, education, and outreach efforts. The center's educational conferences, such as the discussions between science and spirituality, have more than 10 millionYouTube views. Dr. Subramaniam is a regular contributor to Psychology Today, exploring topics of stress, well-being, and cognition. He is a TEDx speaker. Dr. Subramaniam is a Professor of Anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School and conducts federally funded research on cognitive neuroscience.

   March 25, 2026·59min
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   Number 3: Stress, work burnout and recovery with Dr Rozina

   Work burnout is more than feeling tired or overwhelmed—it is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that develops when chronic stress goes unmanaged for too long. It often shows up as cynicism, reduced effectiveness, and a sense of disconnection from work that once felt meaningful. Recovery is not simply about taking time off; it requires intentionally addressing the sources of stress, restoring healthy boundaries, and reconnecting with purpose and support. True recovery happens when individuals are given the space, tools, and permission to rest, reflect, and rebuild resilience, allowing energy, clarity, and motivation to return in a sustainable way.Dr. Rozina Lakhani is a board-certified psychiatrist, bestselling author, transformative mental wellness speaker, and contributing editor for Contentment, the magazine of the American Institute of Stress. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in burnout recovery, anxiety relief, and brain-based emotional wellness.

   February 23, 2026·46min
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   Number 4: Alpha-Stim For Stress with guest Dr. Kathy Platoni is a retired COL, US Army

   In this episode of Finding Contentment, the podcast from The American Institute of Stress, we’re taking a closer look at stress management within one of the most demanding environments there is—the military. Service members face unique pressures that can take a toll on both body and mind, from the intense demands of deployment to the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life.Our guest today has dedicated their career to understanding and addressing those pressures, helping to bring effective, science-based stress solutions—like Alpha-Stim—into the hands of those who serve. We’ll explore how the conversation around stress and mental health in the military has evolved, what’s being done to improve readiness and resilience, and how innovative tools are making a real difference. Whether you’re a service member, veteran, or supporter, this episode is about finding safe, effective ways to manage stress and strengthen well-being.

   November 12, 2025·51min
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   Number 5: Less Stress, Live More with guest Dr. Gary Sprouse

   Today we are going to try and learn how to Less Stress, Live More! We will talk about letting go of the pressure we all feel and making more room for joy, balance, and peace of mind. Life comes at us fast—work, family, responsibilities—it can pile up quick. But stress doesn’t have to run the show. We all needa reset from time to time—a reminder to slow down, breathe, and focus on what really matters. So get comfy, relax, and let’s dive into how we can all stress a little less and live a whole lot more. Joining us today is the Stress Less Doc himself Dr. Gary prouse: Dr. Sprouse is a retired primary care physician who practiced in Maryland for 38 years. He graduated from George Washington University Medical School in the top 10% of his class and is a member of Mensa. He is now committed to helping people improve their mental health. He has taken everything he has learned about stress reduction and crafted his award-winning book, Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress. Dr. Sprouse has a unique perspective on stress that no one else is talking about. He has uncovered a groundbreaking new way to define where the majority of human stress originates. This new insight and the tools he developed to deal withstress are changing lives. To learn more about Dr. Sprouse, make sure to visit the lessstressdoc.com

   October 22, 2025·50min
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