CIMC 176: The Hidden Health Impact of Singleness: Stress, Independence, and Carrying Life Alone

Dr. Danielle Difference · Jun 19, 2026 · 33m · transcript

In this candid conversation, I sit down with our newest clinician, Rachel Sanger, to talk about a topic that doesn't get nearly enough attention: the physical, emotional, and metabolic toll of singleness.

Rachel shares her personal health journey, what it was like navigating corporate life while living alone, and the moment she realized something had to change. Together, we unpack the invisible stress single women carry every day—from managing a household alone to making every decision, planning every meal, carrying financial responsibility, and constantly thinking about the future.

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