Hello there, I’m Dr. Gary Sprouse!

Dr. Gary Sprouse, also known as The Less Stress Doc has been a primary care physician on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for over thirty years. He is a member of the American Medical Association, president of Queen Anne’s Medical Society, and MENSA. He has dedicated most of his professional career to treating patients with chronic pain and substance abuse addictions.

He is extremely passionate about bringing happiness into the lives of those he serves through humor, compassion, and understanding. He continually entertains his office and nursing home patients with elaborate Halloween and karaoke costumes, such as Elton John or Pitbull.

On top of writing his book, he sees patients at several nursing homes each week. He has spent over two decades researching better ways to heal the mind and body, which has led him to writing this book titled “Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress”, he hopes he can help you find a more peaceful state of mind with his tricks and tools!

Podcasts

Videos

Happiness Highway with Crystal Robinson of Crystal Moon Holistic Healing.
Happiness Highway with Crystal Robinson of Crystal Moon Holistic Healing.
The Less Stress Doc and co-host Terri Sprouse talk with Crystal Robinson, wellness & life coach, about discovering your true self, breaking free of expectations and finding your purpose. Crystal refers to a book called The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, noting that when her body started manifesting issues, she had to stop & pay attention. Check out her story as a former engineer and how she now helps others be their best selves.
Happiness Highway with special Guest Jill Estell
Happiness Highway with special Guest Jill Estell
On this episode, our guest Jill Estell tells her powerful story about how reading Highway to Your Happy Place changed her life. It put her on a journey of self-discovery, empowering her to make choices that enhanced her life. She found her Happy Place and her story demonstrates that you can too!
Happiness Highway with Special Guest Rich Bennett
Happiness Highway with Special Guest Rich Bennett
Dr. Gary Sprouse, the Less Stress Doc, and his wife / co-host Terri are joined by special guest Rich Bennett, a podcaster who hosts Conversations with Rich Bennett. Inspiring stories of resilience, the power of kindness, finding your purpose and uplifiting conversations about recovery and hope.
Do you feel safe?
Do you feel safe?
On this episode, we redefine safety, embrace the 99% mindset, cultivate realistic optimism so we can face our fears with confidence, building your Happy Place with C.A.S.H. and finding balance to stay alert without stress.
Happiness Highway with Special Guest Jan Roseberry!
Happiness Highway with Special Guest Jan Roseberry!
We're all about becoming the best you can be so you can spend more time in your Happy Place!
Get on the Happiness Highway!
Get on the Happiness Highway!
Watch to get rid of all the roadblocks to your Happy Place. This episode talks about a common issue: boredom.
Finding Your Purpose with Carol Ibex of Foundations Island Yoga
Finding Your Purpose with Carol Ibex of Foundations Island Yoga
In this episode, I'm joined by Carol Ibex of Foundations Island Yoga and my wife, Terri. We talk about finding your purpose, mindfulness, ikigai, unlocking your bliss, healing from trauma and more. There's so much good stuff for you - check it out!
Don't worry - be happy!
Don't worry - be happy!
Meet Dr. Gary's wife Terri and listen to them talk about how you can get on the road to your Happy Place! Find out how to reduce stress and worry less using the Worry Organizer that Dr. Gary developed.
Drive On to the Happiness Highway!
Drive On to the Happiness Highway!
Dr. Gary Sprouse talks with his wife Terri about how to get you to your Happy Place. One of the roadblocks is worry and in this episode, you'll find out how to have less worry.
Finding Your Happy Place Everywhere You Go
Finding Your Happy Place Everywhere You Go
What if you decided to listen to that voice in your head, deal with the stress in your life, and tread the path you've always dreamed of? Welcome to Happiness Highway with Dr. Gary Sprouse, The Less Stress Doc. In our next episode, Dr. Gary dives into the pragmatic methods he uses to help others identify and stay in their happy place. Joined by the founder of Deliciously Nutritious Melissa Sherwood, Dr. Gary invites you to discover a life with less stress. The Less Stress Doc has been a primary care physician on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for over...
Stay In Your Happy Place: Self-Esteem Part 2
Stay In Your Happy Place: Self-Esteem Part 2
What if you decided to listen to that voice in your head, deal with the stress in your life, and tread the path you've always dreamed of? Welcome to Happiness Highway with Dr. Gary Sprouse, The Less Stress Doc. In our next episode, Dr. Gary dives deeper into the topic of Self-Esteem. With such a broad topic, Dr. Gary gives a unique perspective on what this important subject means to him. Joined by the founder of Deliciously Nutritious Melissa Sherwood, Dr. Gary breaks down pragmatic methods to build self-esteem. The Less Stress Doc has been a primary care physician on...
Start Your Day with Gratitude and Self-Esteem Points
Start Your Day with Gratitude and Self-Esteem Points
What if you decided to listen to that voice in your head, deal with the stress in your life, and tread the path you've always dreamed of? Welcome to Happiness Highway with Dr. Gary Sprouse, The Less Stress Doc. In our next episode, we're diving deep into Dr. Gary's unique perspective on starting your day well using Self-Esteem points. Joined by Melissa Sherwood from Deliciously Nutritious, Gary examines the root of stress and how to manage your self-esteem. The Less Stress Doc has been a primary care physician on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for over thirty years. He is...
A Brand New Way To Look At Stress
A Brand New Way To Look At Stress
What if you decided to listen to that voice in your head, finally ante up and deal with the stress in your life, and tread the path you've always dreamed of? Welcome to Happiness Highway with Dr. Gary Sprouse, The Less Stress Doc. In our first episode, we're diving deep into Dr. Gary's unique perspective on what leads to stress, as well as his equally unique methods to deal with it. The Less Stress Doc has been a primary care physician on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for over thirty years. He is a member of the American Medical Association,...