This episode dives into the fascinating field of health psychology, which studies how the mind and body are deeply connected. It explains how stress impacts the immune system, heart health, and healing, while showing how beliefs, expectations, and coping strategies shape recovery. The discussion highlights why people make certain lifestyle choices, how the placebo effect works, and how chronic illness requires both mental and physical resilience.

Health psychology isn’t just about treating illness—it’s also about prevention and public health. The episode explores how campaigns and interventions encourage healthier behaviors, and how techniques like mindfulness, meditation, and biofeedback help reduce stress and improve well-being. The central message: health is not just physical; our thoughts, emotions, and habits have a direct impact on how healthy we are and how we live our lives.