Send us a text Most people think better health comes from tightening up their training and nutrition. But what happens when you’re already doing everything right—eating well, exercising consistently, hitting your steps, and your body still crashes? In this episode, I sit down with Dr Nupur Nag, a research academic and lifestyle medicine expert who has lived through chronic illness, burnout, and extreme dietary restriction, even while she was studying the science behind health. Together, we unpack the 8 lifestyle pillars that influence your brain and body, why stress quietly overrides all your good habits, and why many “healthy” people still feel anxious, fatigued, inflamed, or stuck. We cover: Why chronic stress rewires the brain and how to reverse it The 15-year mistake Nupur made by focusing only on food Why training harder won’t fix a dysregulated nervous system The 8 pillars of lifestyle medicine and how to apply them to real life How loneliness, lack of purpose, and poor sleep affect neurological health Why small, consistent actions always beat restriction and perfection Nupur’s work using AI and precision health to help people change behaviour This episode is honest, deeply practical, and full of lessons you can apply today, especially if you’re someone who “looks healthy” but doesn’t feel healthy. Connect with Dr Nupur Nag: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=llP_DoYAAAAJ&hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/nupur-nag/ https://youtu.be/GL0sz29etkI?si=Jl5PPjVt4BBcOyJs https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/2820-nupur-nag Want the quick takeaways? Read the blog post for a full breakdown of the episode. https://podcast.trueformpodcast.com/blog 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Watch me on YouTube https://youtu.be/a26x45h3_rc Support the show If you’ve ever felt like your health habits aren’t quite clicking, this is for you. https://jack-rovjgzyi.scoreapp.com The True Form Wellbeing Assessment is a 26-question self-check that helps you measure key areas of your health: sleep, movement, nutrition, stress, and mindset, and understand what’s working and what needs attention. You’ll walk away with a clear wellbeing score and a plan to start improving it today. 👉 Take the free assessment: https://jack-rovjgzyi.scoreapp.com
