Podcasts about Chronic stress

Send us Fan MailVanessa Lopez is the host of Intentionally Well, a podcast rooted in honest conversations about healing, wholeness, and what it really looks like to rebuild health from the inside out. She brings over two decades of experience across health, wellness, fitness, skincare, and education, along with a personal journey that has deeply reshaped how she understands the body, stress, and long-term healing.Much of Vanessa's work is informed by her own ongoing health journey, one that has required her to slow down, re-evaluate what wellness actually means, and face the reality that healing is rarely linear. Over time, she's developed a more nuanced perspective on the connection between the physical, emotional, and spiritual layers of health, with a focus on sustainability, nervous system awareness, and compassionate restoration rather than quick fixes.Through her podcast interviews, writing, and social media presence, Vanessa creates space for conversations that are honest and unpolished in the best way...where complexity is allowed, and where people can feel less alone in what they're navigating. She's especially drawn to the intersection of faith, chronic stress, identity, and the deeper emotional layers that often sit underneath physical symptoms.When she's not creating or sharing in those spaces, she's almost always with her two rescue dogs, Pearl and Tillie, and still walking through much of what she speaks about in real time.Find Vanessa at-Podcast- Intentionally WellIG- @well.with.vanessaSubstack- @intentionallywellreflectionsFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

October 7 changed countless lives. But for many Jewish people across the world, the deeper challenge has been what came afterward: months and years of ongoing stress, uncertainty, grief, and vigilance. In this episode, Talli Rosenbaum and Rabbi Scott Kahn explore how chronic stress affects relationships, intimacy, and sexuality, and why connection remains one of our most important sources of resilience and healing. To access resources including articles, subsidized therapy, and workshops, go to the Intimate Judaism website.

The conversation delves into the impact of movement and sleep on cortisol regulation, chronic stress, decision making, and overall well-being. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing sleep and engaging in consistent movement to reduce cortisol levels and improve overall health. The prescription for self-care and the call to action provide practical steps for listeners to prioritize their well-being.TakeawaysMinimum effective doseCortisol regulationChapters00:00 The Impact of Movement on Cortisol Regulation05:13 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

"Why can't I relax?"If you've ever felt exhausted but unable to switch off, constantly on edge, emotionally reactive, or trapped in a cycle of stress and tension, this episode is for you.In this special podcast episode, Certified Clinical Somatic Educator Heidi Hadley shares an extract from the theory section of her recent Mindful in May LIVE event. Thousands of people worldwide are experiencing overwhelm, information overload, anxiety, uncertainty and persistent muscle tension, yet many do not realise that their nervous system may be spending far too much time in survival mode.In this episode, Heidi explores how chronic stress can influence your posture, breathing, movement, pain levels, emotional wellbeing, sleep quality and overall health. You'll discover why your body may be holding tension in your neck, shoulders, ribs, jaw, hips and back, and why simply stretching or pushing through is often not the solution.You'll learn:✔ Why your nervous system is constantly scanning for safety or danger✔ How modern life keeps many people trapped in survival mode✔ The connection between stress, muscle tension, posture, and pain✔ Why emotional overwhelm often shows up physically in the body✔ How breathing patterns and eye movements influence nervous system regulation✔ Practical strategies to increase resilience, flexibility, and capacity within your nervous system✔ Why your body is not working against you, but trying to protect youThis episode is a powerful reminder that your body is incredibly intelligent and that understanding its signals can transform how you move, feel, and respond to life's challenges.Join The Total Somatics Online MembershipIf you'd like ongoing support with pain relief, posture, movement, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and emotional wellbeing, I'd love to welcome you into the Total Somatics Online Membership.Membership doors are currently open and close on Saturday 6th June 2026.Visit:TotalSomatics.com/join-now/Inside you'll find hundreds of classes, workshops, mindfulness sessions, educational resources, and personalised tools to help you move with greater ease, reduce pain, improve posture, and support your wellbeing through every season of life.Watch Heidi's TEDx TalkPandiculation: The Natural Solution to Chronic Pain & DiscomfortCLICK THIS LINK TO WATCH: https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=l2U0-WfZXiJtHWSe

Fresh Pressed Olive Oil Club (buy 2 bottles, get 1 free for Ben's community): https://freshpressolive.com/3RBPwdG  Pre-order Ben's new book KetoFlex Revised — Pre-order now and get free bonus chapters:  https://bit.ly/4wKG1sM  Kidney disease doesn't start with pain. It starts with nothing. By the time you feel it, you may have already lost half your kidney function. The National Kidney Foundation reports 90% of people with chronic kidney disease don't know they have it. In most cases, the damage begins 10 to 15 years before any diagnosis — while labs still look normal. THE 7 HABITS Blood Sugar Spikes. Post-meal glucose spikes damage the hair-thin filtration vessels inside the kidneys over time. A 2024 Nature Communications paper found cellular insulin resistance drives kidney damage before diabetes ever appears. Chronic Dehydration. Your kidneys filter 180 liters of plasma daily. Less water means concentrated waste and a higher workload. Coffee, soda, and energy drinks don't count. Drink clean spring water. Processed Food. Phosphate additives and industrial seed oils (soybean, corn, canola) create ongoing inflammation in the blood vessels kidneys depend on. Swap to butter, ghee, tallow, coconut oil, and high-quality olive oil.  Sugar and Fructose. Fructose overwhelms the liver, converts to uric acid, and lands on the kidneys. A 2024 UK Biobank study of 127,000+ adults found even one sugar-sweetened beverage daily significantly raises kidney disease risk. Diet soda is not a safe swap. Ignoring Blood Pressure. No symptoms doesn't mean no damage. Every heartbeat sends pressure through delicate kidney capillaries. Damaged kidneys then lose their ability to regulate pressure — creating a worsening feedback loop. Chronic Stress and Poor Sleep. Cortisol raises blood sugar, blood pressure, and insulin resistance. Sleeping under four hours raises kidney disease risk by 45%. Kidney repair happens at night. Ignoring Insulin Resistance. The root of everything. By the time labs flag it, you've likely been insulin resistant for 6 to 14 years. About 93% of American adults have some form of it. Find All The Ben Azadi Show Sponsorship Deals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

▶︎ Watch this free mini masterclass to help you reset your nervous system and return to clarity, calm, and presence: https://drmelissasonners.com/urgencymasterclass/ ▶︎ Grab my new book The Connection Code and join me for a free live webinar to uncover what's really driving your stress, reactions, and patterns: https://theconnectioncodebook.com Stress isn't the problem. Staying stuck in stress is.Do you ever feel like you're always "on" and never truly recovering?Maybe you're doing all the “right” things...the workouts, the morning routines, the self-care...but you still feel like you can't fully come down from the stress of your day.Stress isn't the enemy. It's actually your body's best friend. The real problem is when we get stuck in that stressed state and never come back down. That's chronic stress, and science has made it pretty clear that it's the number one driver of inflammation, aging, and disease on a cellular level.In this episode, I sit down with Salim Najjar, better known as The HRV Guy, to talk about heart rate variability. What it is, why it matters, and how it reveals whether your nervous system is stuck in "go mode" or actually recovering the way it's designed to.Salim shares his five pathways for improving your HRV and building a more resilient nervous system:▶︎ Why sleep is the non-negotiable foundation for nervous system health ▶︎ How hormetic stress (like cold plunges and saunas) trains your body to recover faster ▶︎ The power of reframing... and how one simple mindset shift tripled Salim's HRV overnight ▶︎ Why the intention behind what you're doing matters more than the doing itself ▶︎ How your relationships and community directly impact your nervous systemWe also talk about something I think every woman needs to hear: The difference between doing self-care and actually receiving it. Because if your rest still feels like a to-do list, your body isn't getting what it needs.Whether you're new to HRV or already tracking it, this conversation will change the way you think about stress, recovery, and what it really means to feel calm.RESOURCES▶︎ Take Salim's free HRV Archetype Quiz: https://thathrvguy.com/hrv-quiz ▶︎ Interested in an Oura Ring for tracking your HRV? Grab one here CONNECT WITH SALIMWebsite: https://thathrvguy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thathrvguy/ ****************Want a free and meaningful way to support the show? Give us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (you can even leave a review on Apple too!). And if you're tuning in on YouTube, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Your support helps more mamas discover this space and we're so grateful you're here.Follow Melissa:▶︎ YouTube▶︎ Facebook▶︎ Instagram▶︎ TikTok

Ep 102 | What if your home was making you feel worse—and you didn't even realize it? This week's guest went from being bedridden and relying on a walker, service dog, and full-time caregiver to whitewater kayaking in the Northwoods. And along the way, she discovered something surprising: her environment may have been working against her healing instead of supporting it.Antoinette Lee shares one of the most powerful healing-home stories I've heard. We talk about toxic off-gassing, chronic stress, nervous system overload, intentional design, and the connection between our living spaces and whole-body wellbeing. If you've ever walked into your home and felt drained, restless, or like something just feels "off," this conversation offers a different lens.

Your career is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, and when it is misaligned, the stress does not stay at work. In this episode, Lisa looks at why your job can become the primary driver of chronic stress and why ignoring those red flags costs more than you might think.  We often tell ourselves burnout is just part of the deal because everyone else is struggling too, but that is a dangerous mindset to settle into. Lisa walks through why your 9 to 5 might be draining you and how that exhaustion leaks into the rest of your life. She also pushes back on the idea that starting a business is the only way out, offering a grounded look at what it actually takes to walk away from work that is making you sick. If your job feels like a constant source of pressure and frustration, this talk will help you get honest about what really needs to change.   

Do your gut symptoms ever feel so painful you worry something is seriously wrong? In this conversation, we talk about why digestive pain can feel intense, even with issues like trapped wind and constipation, and how the gut's huge nerve supply plays a role.This clip explores the science of gut pain, including how the intestines sense discomfort differently to our fingertips, and why having around 500 million nerves in the gut can amplify pain signals. We also discuss visceral hypersensitivity, where the gut becomes over-reactive and normal sensations can start to feel painful. I'm exploring with my guest why some gastroenterologists use very low-dose antidepressants for gut symptoms, including SSRIs to influence serotonin, tricyclic antidepressants (often preferred for diarrhea-predominant issues), and SNRIs like Cymbalta for targeting pain, especially when constipation is also present. Throughout, we keep it clear that these medications are not the primary treatment for constipation, but can be part of managing discomfort.Will Bulsiewicz in conversation with Sarah Ann Listen to the full episode⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the full episode on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠***This episode is sponsored by:NOWATCH: The compassionate health trackerConnecting body and mind with unique stress recovery insights so you can live fully today15% off with code LWBW15 at https://nowatch.com/DIOME: Rest deeper. Stay grounded.Rested is available now and Grounded lands later this month.

Cancer rates are rising, especially among younger adults and many people are asking deeper questions about prevention, root causes, and what it truly means to heal. In this powerful conversation, we welcome back Dr. Tony Jimenez, founder of Hope for Cancer Treatment Centers, to explore the evolving landscape of integrative cancer care, emotional healing, metabolic health, and proactive prevention strategies. We dive into the connection between chronic stress, unresolved emotional trauma, inflammation, immune dysfunction, metabolic health, and cancer risk, plus practical steps anyone can begin taking today to support longevity and resilience. Dr. Tony also shares fascinating insights into emerging diagnostics, telomere testing, the longevity-associated Klotho gene, hydrogen therapy, detoxification, oxygenation, and why emotional healing may be one of the most overlooked components of wellness. Whether you're navigating a cancer diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or simply wanting to optimize your health proactively, this episode offers hope, empowerment, and actionable insights. In This Episode, we cover: Why cancer rates are increasing in younger populations The connection between chronic stress, emotional trauma, and disease How metabolic dysfunction and insulin resistance impact cancer risk The role of mitochondrial health and inflammation The importance of sleep, hydration, movement, and personalized nutrition Detoxification, immune support, and oxygenation therapies Hydrogen water and hydrogen inhalation therapy explained The emotional component of healing and releasing stored trauma Integrative oncology vs. conventional cancer treatment How to advocate for yourself during a cancer diagnosis Why hope, mindset, and emotional resilience matter in healing Episode Breakdown with Timestamps 00:00 Introduction & the current state of cancer care 06:15 Stress, trauma & lifestyle factors impacting health 19:00 Longevity testing & emerging integrative therapies 33:15 Emotional healing, mindset & resilience 48:00 Integrative oncology & advocating for yourself 1:02:00 Preventing recurrence & creating daily healing habits 1:10:00 Final thoughts on hope & healing Resources & Links Learn more about Hope for Cancer Treatment Centers: hope4cancer Follow Dr. Tony Jimenez and learn about upcoming webinars and wellness programs: https://hope4cancer.com/webinar-replay-all-access/ (Password:  HOPE) Testing we discuss: For Longevity (Klotho Test): https://www.jinfiniti.com/product/agingsos-klotho-test/ For Telomeres: https://repeatdx.com/ Link to the new medical wellness center in Cancun: Sevenby7KP.com   Previous episode: The 7 Key Principles of Cancer Therapy with Dr. Tony Jimenez Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Good Health Saunas, offering commercial grade infrared saunas designed to support detoxification, muscle recovery, relaxation, and better sleep. Visit https://goodhealthsaunas.com or stop by their Mall of America, Appleton, or Waukesha locations. Be sure to mention The Art of Living Well Podcast® for exclusive pricing. Follow and Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofliving_well Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartoflivingwellpodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-art-of-living-well-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Connect with Your Hosts Marnie Dachis Marmet: https://www.instagram.com/zenfullifecoaching Stephanie May Potter: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemaypotter/

In this episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled, host Nikki Lanigan sits down with pelvic health physical therapist Val Brown to explore one of the most overlooked parts of women's wellness: the pelvic floor. Val shares her Vital Axis Method — a groundbreaking approach that integrates pelvic health, neurology, yoga, and functional medicine to help women reconnect with their bodies, reduce injuries, and step into their pleasure, power, and purpose. Whether you're a postpartum mom, a busy professional dealing with burnout, or an athlete who keeps getting hurt, this conversation will change how you think about your body.Find Val:Website: http://vitalaxispt.com/Instagram: @Vital.axis.methodYouTube: VitalaxisWorkshops: link in Val's Instagram BioTimestamped Show Notes:0:00 — Intro & Meet Val Brown~1:00 — What Is the Vital Axis Method?~2:30 — Pelvic Floor Beyond Pregnancy & Kegels~5:00 — The Neurology & Shame Behind the Pelvic Floor~8:00 — Chronic Stress, Burnout & Pelvic Health~10:00 — Exercise, Movement & Whole-Body Connection~12:30 — Why Women's Health Is Dismissed~16:00 — One Thing Everyone Should Know~17:00 — Rapid Fire: Books, TV, Matcha vs. Coffee~22:00 — Where to Find Val

Have you ever felt like Hashimoto's is happening to you instead of something you can actively respond to? In this episode, we're talking about how to build resilience with Hashimoto's by shifting from a passive stress response to a challenge-oriented mindset that supports both your mental and physical health. You'll learn: Why stress and assuming failure can worsen Hashimoto's symptoms The difference between passive coping and resilient problem-solving Two simple daily habits that can help you build resilience with Hashimoto's over time If you're tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged by your symptoms, this episode will give you practical strategies to help you move forward one step at a time. Press play to learn how resilience can become one of your most important tools for living well with Hashimoto's. Related Episodes Stress, Your Thyroid, and Hashimoto's Your Adrenal Glands, Chronic Stress, and Hashimoto's Resources Hashimoto's Decoded: Root Causes Revealed Hashimoto's Root Cause Reset JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto's community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about   Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/   ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto's podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Send us Fan MailIn this second episode of our series on living life fully embodied, we talk about what it feels like to move through life physically present but emotionally and spiritually disconnected. We share how disembodiment can quietly shape everyday life through ignoring hunger and exhaustion, numbing with screens or food, staying constantly busy, and treating “pushing through” like a virtue. We explore the reality that numbness never stays contained to pain alone. When we disconnect from hurt, we often lose connection to joy, peace, and meaningful relationships too. At the same time, we recognize that many of these patterns began as survival during overwhelming seasons, chronic stress, loneliness, or environments where slowing down did not feel safe.We ground the conversation in Scripture and the example of Jesus, reflecting on the biblical call to wake up, walk wisely, guard our hearts, and bring our burdens honestly to Christ instead of carrying them alone. We also discuss the difference between conviction and condemnation, and how striving, self-reliance, and constant performance can slowly dull our awareness of the Holy Spirit's leading. Throughout the episode, we encourage listeners to begin noticing what is happening beneath the surface without shame or fear. Awareness is not the end goal. It is the beginning of living more fully connected to God, to others, and to the body He has entrusted to us.Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels numb, and leave a review. Where do you notice yourself checking out most often?Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

Your leadership habits are reshaping your brain right now — for better or worse. Dex breaks down the neuroscience behind five common leadership behaviors that damage brain health.High performers often normalize habits that steadily erode their sharpness, resilience, leadership presence, and even future cognitive health — while still believing they're “doing what it takes.”-How chronic stress shrinks the brain's decision-making centers-Why overwork initially improves performance before turning destructive-The link between leadership stress, cortisol, memory loss, and emotional reactivity-How sleep deprivation impairs empathy, judgment, and cognitive function-Why decision fatigue creates brain fog and poor leadership choices-How harsh self-talk keeps the brain trapped in threat mode-Practical ways to protect your brain while improving leadership performanceIf your brain feels overloaded, foggy, reactive, or permanently “ON,” this episode will explain why — and what to do about it.

Hey friend,  Have you been living in survival mode for so long that it feels normal? Do you sometimes wish life felt lighter — but feel guilty for wanting that? Could wanting more than survival actually be a healthy signal from your nervous system? I'm Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. Chronic Illness Moms is a podcast for moms with chronic illness or chronic symptoms who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits that actually work inside a full, demanding life. Many caregiving moms spend long seasons in survival mode while supporting their children. But survival mode was never meant to be permanent. In this episode I unpack why it happens, why the desire to feel better is a healthy signal (not selfish), and the simple permission practice that helps you start trusting that desire instead of fighting it. Links mentioned: Coaching → https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Related Episodes: 218. Tired When You Didn't Do Much? How Emotional Stress Drains You 214. Why You're Sleeping But Still Exhausted Connect: Email → hello@ashleybraden.com YouTube → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube Facebook Page → https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms Next steps: 1. Join the Facebook group to connect with other moms 2. Follow the podcast so you don't miss the rest of this series 3. Learn more about coaching if you want deeper support  

Chronic stress belly fat is more than a feeling — it changes your hormones, metabolism, and cravings. Nurse Doza breaks down 5 specific mechanisms — cortisol, insulin resistance, leptin dysfunction, fatty liver, and late-night eating — explaining exactly why belly fat won't budge and what to do about it. FEATURED PRODUCT:  The Metabolic Pack from MSW Nutrition is the complete protocol for everything covered in this episode. Liver Boost combines turmeric (curcumin), green tea extract (EGCG), NAC, and alpha-lipoic acid to reduce inflammation, support liver detoxification, and combat insulin resistance at the cellular level. Mitochondriac delivers resveratrol and key mitochondrial support to activate AMPK, improve cellular energy, and lower inflammatory markers linked to chronic stress and weight gain. Zen contains an adaptogenic blend with Rhodiola, Ginseng, Eleuthero, Schisandra, and bovine adrenal glandular support — specifically designed to regulate cortisol and protect adrenal health. Together, these three supplements form a 60–90 day metabolic reset built to address the root causes of chronic stress belly fat.

Lisa used to think her stress was just the result of a packed schedule and a heavy plate. But she eventually had to face a messier reality: the burnout wasn't coming from her circumstances, it was coming from a much deeper, internal source that most of us completely overlook. This week, Lisa looks at the hidden habit that keeps so many high achievers stuck in a loop of exhaustion. If you are someone who hits every goal but feels increasingly disconnected, this is for you. She explains how we quietly undermine our own well-being every time we tolerate things we already know need to change, and why high performers specifically tend to push past their own breaking points for far too long. Drawing on her own experiences in business and health, Lisa shifts the focus away from your to-do list and looks at the internal patterns that are actually draining you. If you have been telling yourself you are just in a "busy season," this is your reality check. Join in to learn how to tell the difference between a tough week and chronic stress, and find out how to stop sacrificing your peace of mind. Hit play to listen.  

Overloaded nervous systems are not a sign of laziness. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores true post-traumatic growth.This season is sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out the signature fragrance collab here:https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-roomKy sits down with fashion model and therapist Monisha Holmes to discuss the physical toll of chronic stress and CPTSD. They discuss how to stop fighting your own biology and start using everyday tension to build a healthier, more accountable life. Listeners will learn actionable ways to check their emotional capacity instead of running themselves into the ground.The biological differences between surviving PTSD and actual post-traumatic growth.How to use metacognition to stop toxic overthinking loops.Breaking the cycle of hustle culture and emotional suppression to find lasting peace.Guest Website: https://www.monishaholmes.com/Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monishaholmesGuest Articles: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/author/429532/monisha-holmes/Join The Vibe With Ky: https://thevibewithky.comMental Health Hub: https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hubInstagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevibewithkyFacebook Subscriber Hub: https://www.facebook.com/thevibewithky/subscribe/Disclaimer: I am not a licensed mental health professional. Please seek professional help if needed.

Chronic stress belly fat is more than a feeling — it changes your hormones, metabolism, and cravings. Nurse Doza breaks down 5 specific mechanisms — cortisol, insulin resistance, leptin dysfunction, fatty liver, and late-night eating — explaining exactly why belly fat won't budge and what to do about it. FEATURED PRODUCT:  The Metabolic Pack from MSW Nutrition is the complete protocol for everything covered in this episode. Liver Boost combines turmeric (curcumin), green tea extract (EGCG), NAC, and alpha-lipoic acid to reduce inflammation, support liver detoxification, and combat insulin resistance at the cellular level. Mitochondriac delivers resveratrol and key mitochondrial support to activate AMPK, improve cellular energy, and lower inflammatory markers linked to chronic stress and weight gain. Zen contains an adaptogenic blend with Rhodiola, Ginseng, Eleuthero, Schisandra, and bovine adrenal glandular support — specifically designed to regulate cortisol and protect adrenal health. Together, these three supplements form a 60–90 day metabolic reset built to address the root causes of chronic stress belly fat.

Get personalized root-cause care with Empower Functional Health.Learn more at empowerfunctionalhealth.com_____Deborah and I discuss how chronic stress disrupts the nervous system, impacts hormones, sleep, and overall health, and why regulating the heart–brain connection is foundational for healing. We dive into HeartMath techniques like heart rate variability and coherence, showing how simple tools like breathing and gratitude can shift the body from fight-or-flight into rest, repair, and resilience. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. Deborah Rozman is the President and co-CEO of HeartMath, a research-based organization focused on heart rate variability and nervous system regulation. With over three decades of experience, she has helped pioneer techniques that connect emotional regulation with physiological health. Her work has contributed to hundreds of research studies on stress, coherence, and heart–brain communication.We discuss the following:Impact of stressDysregulation and root cause healingHeart rate variability explainedCoherence or heart-brain syncUsing tools for anxiety reliefHRV resilience and ageHeart coherence versus the mindHeartMath research and scienceCortisol, stress, and illnessDaily triggers and coherenceUsing HeartMath®  in daily life_____EPISODE RESOURCESHeartMath Website HeartMath App for AndroidHeartMath App for AppleHeartMath's Add Heart Podcast by Deborah Rozman, Ph.D.Wholeness Method Quick Coherence® Guide_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 

If you've been doing everything right with food and exercise and still gaining weight around your middle — stress is not a footnote in that story. Stress may be the entire story. Stress isn't just a mood — it's a biochemical event that creates a hormonal environment in your body where fat loss becomes nearly impossible, regardless of what you're eating. Courtney explains exactly how chronic cortisol drives abdominal fat storage in midlife women, backed by research, and gives you one concrete daily practice to begin reversing it. Get your free chapter of The Consistency Code at https://theconsistencycode.com/freechapter #CortisolAndBellyFat #ChronicStressWeightGain #StressAndFatStorageWomen #CortisolMidlifeWomen #HowToLoseBellyFatAfter40 #StressHormonesExplained #AdrenalHealthWomen #CortisolReset #WeightLossPlateauMidlife #VisceralFatWomen #StressAndMetabolism #WhyCantILoseWeightMenopause  

Previously, we explored somatic therapy through the lens of pleasure and embodiment, revealing how the body can hold wisdom about our experiences. Many gay men carry tension, stress, and internalized shame from years of hypervigilance and navigating societal pressures, which can quietly shape how they move, feel, and relate to themselves.In this episode, Sean Hershey, a somatic therapist, joins us to share how somatic therapy can help gay men release these patterns, calm the nervous system, and reclaim a sense of presence and freedom in their bodies.Related Episodes:Listen to Episode 153. Pride, Pleasure, and the Path to Healing (with Court Vox)Additional Resources:Radical Intimacy: Healing Queer Trauma Through Somatic PleasureLearn More About SeanFollow Sean on InstagramListen to Sean's PodcastSupport the showGet Your Merch

The Reverend Tracy returns with a sharp, eye-opening installment of Nerdy Bitz: TL;DL titled “Rage Bait – Where Negativity Bias Meets Chronic Stress.” In this fast-hitting episode, The Reverend Tracy pulls back the curtain on one of the internet's most manipulative tricks—content designed not to inform or entertain, but to provoke, irritate, and keep you emotionally hooked.At the center of the discussion is negativity bias, the very human tendency to pay more attention to things that anger, frustrate, or threaten us. The Reverend Tracy breaks down how this ancient survival mechanism—once useful for avoiding danger—has been hijacked by modern social media platforms. Instead of helping you dodge predators, it's now being used to keep you glued to your screen, doom-scrolling through a steady stream of outrage.This episode dives into how “rage bait” works: those posts that seem almost engineered to make your blood boil. Whether it's intentionally bad takes, misleading headlines, or polarizing opinions, the goal isn't meaningful conversation—it's engagement at any cost. And the more you react, the more the algorithm learns exactly how to keep you coming back for another hit of irritation.The Reverend Tracy doesn't stop at the “what”—they go straight into the “why.” Social media companies aren't stumbling into this by accident. Their systems are designed to maximize attention, and outrage is one of the most reliable ways to do it. The result? A feedback loop where your stress response is constantly activated, leaving you mentally drained without always realizing why.By connecting the dots between negativity bias and chronic stress, this episode highlights the real-world consequences of living in a digitally amplified outrage machine. It's not just about annoying posts—it's about what prolonged exposure to that kind of content does to your mood, your focus, and even your overall well-being.As always, Nerdy Bitz: TL;DL keeps things concise but impactful. The Reverend Tracy delivers a powerful reminder that not every post deserves your attention—and sometimes the most rebellious thing you can do is simply not engage.Support Friends Talking Nerdy on ⁠Patreon⁠.As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms.Head to Friends Talking Nerdy's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information on where to find us online.

In this episode of the Mind Movement Health Podcast, we uncover 7 hidden causes of inflammation that many midlife women overlook. While diet plays a role, chronic inflammation is often driven by deeper factors like stress, poor sleep, blood sugar imbalances, gut health, over-exercising, alcohol, and nervous   Timestamps: (00:28) Introduction to Hidden Inflammation (02:12) The Role of Chronic Stress (08:24) Importance of Sleep (12:22) Blood Sugar Imbalances (16:11) Gut Health and Inflammation (19:42) The Impact of Alcohol (22:28) The Power of Thought Patterns (24:45) Conclusion and Next Steps  

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Hey friend,  Have you ever ended the day wrecked, even though you didn't do much physically? Do emotionally intense moments with your kids leave you foggy and drained? Have you wondered why helping your kids through big feelings takes so much out of you? I'm Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness, raising neurodivergent kids. If you're a mom dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with a family full of big feelings and big needs, you're not alone. Chronic Illness Moms is a podcast for moms with chronic illness or chronic symptoms who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits that actually work inside a full, demanding life. Some of the most draining days aren't physically busy — they're emotionally intense. In this episode I unpack why emotional caregiving is real work for your brain, why chronic illness moms feel it the hardest, and one specific thing you can do tonight to stop the guilt spiral and give your body permission to rest. Links mentioned: Coaching → https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Podcast → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessmoms Related Episodes: 208. Chronic Stress at Home? 4 Small Shifts That Calm Your Nervous System 205. Stuck in Chronic Stress? The Hidden Pattern Keeping Your Nervous System on Edge Connect: Email → hello@ashleybraden.com YouTube → https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube Facebook Page → https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms Next steps: 1. Join the Facebook group to connect with other moms 2. Follow the podcast so you don't miss the rest of this series 3. Learn more about coaching if you want deeper support

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how memories are formed and how key neurochemicals, such as adrenaline, can be leveraged to enhance memory formation. I also share science-based protocols to enhance learning, strengthen memory recall and reduce the number of repetitions needed to retain new information. In addition, I discuss how exercise supports cognitive function and memory and explore unique memory phenomena such as déjà vu. Read the show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Memory (00:00:21) Sensory Stimuli & Memory Bias (00:01:54) Associations & Memory; Tool: Repetition (00:05:00) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:06:18) Stress, Adrenaline & Strengthening Memories (00:11:10) Caffeine & Stimulants, Tool: Timing to Enhance Learning & Memory (00:14:39) Tool: Naps & Sleep for Learning & Memory (00:16:56) Sponsor: AG1 (00:18:19) Increase Adrenaline to Enhance Learning & Memory, Chronic Stress (00:21:56) Adrenaline Boosts Memory: Centuries-Old Practice (00:24:03) Tool: Cardiovascular Exercise & Brain Health, Neurogenesis (00:26:11) Exercise, Osteocalcin, Hippocampus & Memory (00:29:37) Sponsor: LMNT (00:31:09) Tool: Photographs, Mental Snapshots & Improved Memory (00:34:08) Déjà Vu (00:36:22) Tool: Brief Meditation Practice to Enhance Memory (00:38:38) Recap Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've tried treatments, changed your diet, done all the “right” things but you still aren't feeling better, this episode will help you understand what may be preventing your healing.In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore a pattern seen across countless recovery stories: meaningful healing often begins when the body moves out of survival mode and into a state of safety. You'll hear a powerful real-world case, including the story of Norman Cousins, whose recovery journey highlighted the impact of emotional state and nervous system regulation on physical symptoms. From there, we break down the science behind how stress, safety, and the nervous system influence inflammation, immune signaling, and the body's ability to repair.You'll understand: • Why your body may struggle to heal when it stays in a constant stress response • How the nervous system directly influences inflammation, immunity, and recovery • The simple practices survivors used to shift out of survival mode • Why healing often begins with moments of feeling safe • How to start calming your system in ways that are gentle, realistic, and sustainableListen now to learn how small, consistent shifts in your nervous system can create the conditions your body needs to begin healing.Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment or health regimen. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind-body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

Most people think allergies are seasonal annoyances and autoimmune disease is just genetic bad luck. The science says otherwise and the doctor making that argument has spent her career tracing both epidemics back to a cascade of well-intentioned medical decisions made thirty years ago that got it catastrophically wrong. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tania Elliott, board-certified in internal medicine and allergy and immunology, to break down why your immune system is not broken, it is confused. We cover how chronic stress triggers the same physiological response as a bacterial invasion, why 80% of autoimmune diseases occur in women, and what is actually driving the 1 in 3 allergy epidemic. Dr. Elliott reveals the institutional failure behind the 2001 peanut guidance, why the 0.2% peanut allergy rate in Israel versus 10% in the US is not a coincidence, and why nut-free schools may be quietly creating the next wave of food allergies. We also get into what Benadryl is actually doing to your brain, why food sensitivity tests sold through influencers are close to useless, the real reason adults are suddenly developing shellfish allergies, and why the black plastic container your lunch arrived in is a serious problem. This episode will change how you think about your immune system, your child's early exposures, and the everyday decisions quietly shaping your long-term health. Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+: https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ TOPICS DISCUSSED 00:00 Intro: Why Your Immune System Is Not Broken, It Is Confused 01:02 Dr. Tania Elliott's Mission: Empowering People Through Evidence 02:46 What Is the Immune System and What Does It Actually Do 05:53 Autoimmune Disease, Chronic Stress, and Why 80% of Cases Are in Women 13:55 What Chronic Stress Actually Does to Your Immune System at a Cellular Level 25:29 The 1 in 3 Allergy Epidemic: What Changed in the Last 30 Years 30:08 The Hygiene Hypothesis, Antibiotics, C-Sections, and the Microbiome Disaster 36:09 The 2001 Institutional Failure That Made the Peanut Allergy Crisis Worse 41:52 Don't Put Peanut Butter on Your Child's Cheek, Do This Instead 43:19 Israel vs. the US: 0.2% vs. 10% Peanut Allergy and What Bamba Proved 45:37 Why Nut-Free Schools May Be Creating the Next Allergy Epidemic 49:29 Health Misinformation and the Algorithm's Role in Health Extremism 51:37 Developing Allergies as an Adult and the Shellfish Allergy Epidemic Explained 55:30 New Allergy Treatments, Useless Food Sensitivity Tests, and Black Plastic Containers 1:05:04 How to Spot Allergy Symptoms in Babies and Young Children 1:07:56 Why Benadryl Should Be Pulled From the Market _______ Thank you to our sponsors Daily Basis: https://www.dailybasislife.com/NEURO for 50% off first month Function Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/louisanicola Timeline: http://timeline.com/NEURO Jones Road Beauty: https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com and use code NEURO Lifeboost Coffee: https://lifeboostcoffee.com/ and use code NEURO for 10% off Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com/NEURO _______ I'm Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer's prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer's risk - and staying mentally sharp for life, you're in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey friend,  Do you feel exhausted but still wired at night? Are tight muscles, headaches, or sugar cravings showing up more often lately? Could magnesium depletion from chronic stress be affecting your sleep and energy? I'm Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. This podcast is for chronic illness moms raising neurodivergent kids who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits to finally feel better in their bodies. Each episode shares nervous-system-friendly support to help you calm overwhelm, boost energy, and practice healthy habits that improve your symptoms — even in the middle of a full, demanding life. Many exhausted moms feel tired all day but still struggle to fully relax at night. If you've been feeling wired but tired, dealing with tight muscles, headaches, or poor sleep quality, magnesium may be one piece of the puzzle. Magnesium plays an important role in calming the nervous system, relaxing muscles, supporting sleep, and helping regulate blood sugar. But chronic stress can gradually deplete magnesium stores, making it harder for the body to fully relax and recover. In this episode I talk about: Why magnesium matters for stress and sleep Signs your body might be low in magnesium How chronic stress can deplete magnesium Simple ways to support magnesium levels through food, supplements, and topical magnesium How magnesium fits into a bigger nervous-system-support routine If you've been feeling tense, exhausted, or stuck in stress mode, this episode will help you understand why — and what small steps might help your body recover. Resources and Links Mentioned Chronic Health Coaching https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Magnesium Cream HERE Lymphatic Cream HERE Natural Product store: https://payhip.com/hearthwellnaturals 205. Stuck in Chronic Stress? The Hidden Pattern Keeping Your Nervous System on Edge 211. 6 Simple Lymphatic Support Tips for Brain Fog, Fatigue, and Inflammation Connect With Me Contact: https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms YouTube: https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube Next Steps Join the Facebook group for support from other chronic illness moms Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss future episodes Book a coaching session if you want help improving sleep, stress, and energy  

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What happens when chronic stress and low energy begin feeding each other in a loop that feels impossible to escape? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Scott Sherr, a board-certified internal medicine physician and expert in health optimization medicine and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, for a fascinating conversation about the connections between the nervous system, mitochondrial health, and healing. Together, they explore why so many people feel “wired but tired” and what may be happening beneath the surface when clients are doing all the right things but still not feeling better.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/scott-sherr-175/

In this episode of Through a Therapist's Eyes, we explore how chronic stress can quietly keep the body stuck in survival mode—and why so many people don't even realize they're living in it. Joined by yoga and trauma-aware SEL specialist Lisa Danahy, we break down how hypervigilance develops, what it feels like to be constantly "on guard," and why logic alone isn't enough to calm the nervous system. Lisa shares a powerful insight: regulation happens through the body first, not the mind, and introduces simple, practical movement-based tools that help signal safety and release stored stress. From understanding the physical signs of survival mode to trying guided exercises during the episode, this conversation offers a grounded, accessible path back to calm, connection, and balance. Tune in to See How Movement Resets the Nervous System Through a Therapist's Eyes.

If you've spent years navigating dysfunctional relationships or high-stress environments, your body has been running a "War-Time Economy." When your nervous system is stuck in fight, flight, or freeze, your metabolism isn't "broken"—it's actually doing its job. It's hoarding energy, spiking cortisol, and staying inflamed because it thinks you're in constant danger. In this state, traditional diet and exercise is just another stressor. It's like trying to renovate a house while it's still on fire. The Shift: Real metabolic health does NOT start with a treadmill; it starts with Biological Safety. Calm the Signal: Move the nervous system from "Threat" to "Safe." Repair the Infrastructure: Use targeted tools (like peptides and anti-inflammatory nutrition) to fix the gut and cellular "pipes." Rebuild the Engine: Only then can your metabolism efficiently burn fuel and repair tissue. Stop fighting a body that is just trying to protect you.  It's time to trade the "War-Time Economy" for Peace-Time Prosperity. ️ Ready to explore if coaching and/or peptides is right for you and your body? Schedule your free consultation at www.bodyyoucrave.com/schedule and you'll leave feeling confident achieving your weight loss goals this year.  Chapters (00:00:02) - Hungry for Love(00:00:24) - The Benefits of Microdosing GLP1s for Trauma(00:03:59) - How to restore metabolic health after trauma with GLP1s(00:07:50) - Chronic Stress and Fatigue(00:17:57) - How to Heal Your Body with GLP1s(00:20:31) - Reclaim Your Body With Peptides

Hey friend,  Are you sleeping through the night but still waking up exhausted? Could poor sleep quality be contributing to your brain fog and fatigue? What if improving deep sleep could help your body finally recover? I'm Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. This podcast is for chronic illness moms raising neurodivergent kids who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits to finally feel better in their bodies. Each episode shares nervous-system-friendly support to help you calm overwhelm, boost energy, and practice healthy habits that improve your symptoms — even in the middle of a full, demanding life. If you're sleeping eight hours but still waking up exhausted, the problem might not be how long you're sleeping — it could be sleep quality. In this episode, I talk about deep sleep, the stage of sleep where your body does its most important healing work. Deep sleep helps repair tissues, regulate stress hormones, stabilize blood sugar, and clear waste from the brain. Without enough of it, you may experience fatigue, brain fog, irritability, and sugar cravings even after a full night of sleep. In this episode I explain: What deep sleep actually is Why many exhausted moms struggle to get enough restorative sleep How stress and blood sugar affect sleep quality Simple ways to support deeper, more restorative sleep How magnesium can help calm the nervous system and support sleep If you've been feeling like you're sleeping but never truly resting, this episode will help you understand what might be happening — and what you can do about it. Resources and Links Mentioned Chronic Health Coaching https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Magnesium Cream HERE Lymphatic Cream HERE Natural Product store: https://payhip.com/hearthwellnaturals 205. Stuck in Chronic Stress? The Hidden Pattern Keeping Your Nervous System on Edge 203. Is Your House Too Chaotic to Be Productive? Try THIS Nervous System-Friendly Approach to Get Things Done Connect With Me Contact: https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms YouTube: https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube Next Steps Join the Facebook group for support from other chronic illness moms Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss future episodes Book a coaching session if you want help improving sleep, stress, and energy

High achievers are often seen as disciplined, driven, and successful. But behind that external competence, many people are navigating intense internal pressure, perfectionism, and a deep disconnection from their bodies. In this episode, Dr. Marianne explores why high achievers are more vulnerable to eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, and how these patterns are often hidden in plain sight. You will learn how perfectionism, control, and chronic stress shape eating disorder behaviors, why anorexia and bulimia can feel regulating in the short term, and how high-achieving identities can make recovery more complex. Dr. Marianne also shares from her own lived experience with bulimia, where overexercising functioned as a compensatory behavior, and how her relationship with food and her body shifted over time. High Achievers and Eating Disorders: Why Anorexia and Bulimia Often Go Unnoticed High achievers are less likely to be identified as struggling, even when eating disorder behaviors are present. This section explores how achievement, productivity, and external success can mask anorexia and bulimia, allowing patterns to continue without recognition or support. Perfectionism and Eating Disorders: The Link Between Control, Anorexia, and Bulimia Perfectionism plays a central role in both anorexia and bulimia. Learn how rigid standards, fear of mistakes, and performance-based self-worth contribute to restriction, binge eating cycles, and compensatory behaviors like overexercising. Anorexia vs Bulimia: How Eating Disorders Show Up in High Achievers This episode breaks down how anorexia and bulimia can present differently while serving similar functions. Understand how restriction, rigidity, and control show up in anorexia, and how cycles of eating and compensatory behaviors, including overexercise, show up in bulimia. Chronic Stress, Nervous System Activation, and Eating Disorders High achievers often operate under sustained stress, which can disrupt hunger cues, increase rigidity, and contribute to cycles seen in anorexia and bulimia. Learn how nervous system regulation plays a key role in understanding and healing eating disorders. Neurodivergence, Sensory Needs, and Eating Disorders Many high achievers are also neurodivergent. This section explores how sensory processing, executive functioning differences, and a need for predictability can intersect with anorexia and bulimia, shaping eating patterns and recovery needs. Intersectionality, High Achievement, and Eating Disorder Risk The pressure to achieve is not experienced equally. Dr. Marianne explores how systemic factors, identity, and marginalization can increase vulnerability to eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. Eating Disorder Recovery for High Achievers: Moving Beyond Control Recovery does not mean losing your drive or ambition. Learn how to build a more flexible, sustainable relationship with food and your body while maintaining your strengths as a high achiever. Related Episodes The Truth About "High-Functioning" People With Lifelong Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify. Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, & Body Image: Self-Compassion Tools for Long-Term Eating Disorder Recovery With Carrie Pollard, MSW @compassionate_counsellor on Apple & Spotify. Perfectionism, Bulimia, & Recovery: Harnessing Your Strengths to Heal With Dr. Amanda Marie @glitterypoison on Apple & Spotify. Work With Dr. Marianne: Eating Disorder Therapy and Coaching If you are navigating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or patterns of overcontrol around food, Dr. Marianne offers therapy and coaching support. Her approach is neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in a liberation-focused framework. Learn more about working with Dr. Marianne here: https://www.drmariannemiller.com/

Balancing the overwhelm of family, work, and midlife symptoms, all while just trying to feel like yourself again? You're NOT alone.  In today's episode, we explore stress as the silent disruptor of midlife—and why it can amplify so many of the symptoms you experience during perimenopause.  We go beyond surface-level stress management and dive into how chronic stress impacts your nervous system, hormones, and overall wellness.  We also highlight the often-overlooked power of connection and community, reframing them as a force multiplier for healing during this phase of life.  You'll learn simple, practical tools you can start using today to calm your nervous system and navigate overwhelming days with more ease and resilience.  Ready to feel in control again? Tune in here to soften the stress and show up as your best self!  IN THIS EPISODE What makes stress so silent in perimenopause?  The biology of trauma and how unresolved trauma can show up as midlife symptoms  How connection and community enhance your longevity Forming meaningful relationships and cultivating a sisterhood Simple and practical tools to build community connection Recognizing triggers and learning ways to ease your nervous system Exploring the benefits of breathing techniques, movement, natural light, sleep, and quality connections  QUOTES “When you're under constant stress, which most of us are, this system gets stuck in the on position. And during perimenopause, we know that cortisol levels are often elevated, making every symptom feel worse.” “The effects of loneliness and social isolation have been compared to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness increases your risk of premature death by 26%, heart disease by 29%, and stroke by 32%.” “When you heal your relationship with stress and build meaningful connections, you're not just helping yourself. You are modeling for your children what it looks like to prioritize mental health and community. You're also contributing to a larger global shift in how we talk about menopause, and how we talk about resilience.” RESOURCES MENTIONED

Chronic stress is often blamed on external factors. We tell ourselves that the pressure, the lack of time, and the demands that other people or our careers put on us are what keep us stressed and burned out. But the truth is, it is not the problem you are facing that is causing your chronic stress. It is the patterns you are choosing that are keeping you stuck. In today's episode, Lisa explains the real root causes of chronic stress. She shares the three inner battles she had to overcome to eliminate chronic stress and live in Radical Obedience ™. Lisa dives into how she broke the patterns that kept her in circumstances that weren't serving her and the role audacity played in eliminating chronic stress for good. If you are tired of feeling tired or frustrated with the lack of progress you are making toward your goals, this episode is for you. Learn the steps you need to take to become the best version of yourself and embrace what you are being called to do so you can live in Radical Obedience™.   

Send us Fan MailIf you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and you've been doing everything right but your blood sugar still won't come down, this episode is for you.In this week's episode, I break down how chronic stress silently drives up blood sugar, raises blood pressure, and worsens cholesterol — and why managing stress is just as important as diet and exercise when you're trying to reverse type 2 diabetes.I share a story about a man I saw at the barbershop who had suffered a mild stroke — and how it drove home just how real and dangerous unmanaged stress can be for people in our community.In this episode, you'll learn:How cortisol raises your blood sugar even when you haven't eaten a thingWhy chronic stress and insulin resistance are directly connectedHow stress triggers cravings and drives weight gain — especially belly fatWhy your blood sugar and cholesterol may not improve no matter how clean you're eating7 research-backed strategies to manage chronic stress and support better metabolic healthChronic stress is not just mental — it is metabolic. And the same lifestyle habits that support your blood sugar also reduce stress. This is not a separate battle. It is the same one.Support the showDownload FREE resources to help you stay focused and consistent at BeatingDiabetesLifestyle.com_____________________Connect With MeTo submit a question or join my mailing list, use the information below to connect with me.Join My Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beatingdiabeteslifestyle Web - www.beatingdiabeteslifestyle.comEmail - hello@beatingdiabeteslifestyle.comInstagram - @beatingdiabeteslifestyle_____________________©Oscar Camejo - The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle

What if your fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, and belly fat are actually signs of high cortisol, low cortisol, or chronic stress building up over time? In this episode, Dr. Taz explains how your cortisol levels shift and why learning how to lower cortisol levels starts with understanding the pattern your body is stuck in. If you're dealing with chronic stress, fatigue, or hormone imbalances and want to address the root cause, join the Circle and get support here:

Dr. Deepika Chopra joins Dr. Will Cole to unpack what “real optimism” actually is and why it's not the same as positivity or toxic positivity. They explore the research linking optimism to lower stress and inflammatory markers, and how shifting your appraisal of a stressor can change your physiology. Deepika shares her personal experience with ulcerative colitis and how chronic illness can affect energy, mindset, and agency. The conversation also covers why the brain prioritizes safety and survival over growth, and why nervous system regulation is often the missing first step. Plus, Deepika shares practical tools that build real optimism in everyday life, including small actions and the surprising science of music as medicine. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Go to Quince.com/willcole for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns. Now available in Canada! For a limited time, Prolon is offering listeners 15% off site wide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit ProlonLife.com/WILLCOLE!Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY.COM/WILLCOLE!Use code WILLCOLE at puori.com/WILLCOLEto get 32% off Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein when you start a subscription. In addition, you get a free shaker worth $25!You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/WILLCOLE and using code WILLCOLE at checkout.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof are joined in person by Dr. Lovey Bradley, NSI certified practitioner, BrainBased facilitator, and facilitator of the NSI BIPOC Affinity Group. Together they examine how racial stress and systemic oppression live in the body, how they shape nervous system patterns across generations, and what post-traumatic growth actually requires when the environment itself keeps activating survival. Dr. Lovey opens by sharing what brought her to this conversation, including a moment of messaging Elisabeth out of frustration, asking why race still has to be such a defining factor, and what it would take to start breaking those walls down. The answer they keep returning to: it starts with having the conversations. From there the episode moves into the physiology of racial stress, how chronic exposure to discrimination activates the HPA axis, elevates cortisol, suppresses progesterone, and drives the specific health disparities that show up disproportionately in melanated bodies, including fibroids, endometriosis, heart disease, hypertension, and chronic pain. Dr. Lovey names what she sees in the women she works with and connects those physical realities directly to suppressed expression, ancestral stress load, and the specific demands placed on bodies that have never had the systemic safety to soften. Elisabeth grounds the conversation in current research including the work of Resmaa Menakem on embodied racial trauma and Tema Okun's writing on white supremacy culture, which she connects directly to nervous system dysregulation rather than personality or ideology. The episode also traces how cultural conditioning normalizes threat-based behaviors like urgency, perfectionism, and emotional repression as efficiency or success, and what that means for everyone living inside those systems. Dr. Lovey also shares the story of how she accidentally created a healing community for melanated women after a single post went viral in a Facebook group, and what the response revealed about the collective hunger for real, unperformed connection. Topics Covered How racism functions as a chronic threat signal that reshapes the nervous system, not just belief or behavior What the HPA axis, cortisol, and progesterone have to do with racial stress and women's health outcomes How suppressed expression contributes to physical disease in melanated bodies What Resmaa Menakem's framework adds to neuro somatic approaches to racialized trauma Why white supremacy culture traits like urgency and perfectionism map directly onto chronic stress behaviors How the urgency to fix or regulate can itself become a form of bypassing in healing spaces What post-traumatic growth looks like at a collective level, not just an individual one Why witnessing state violence on social media is a genuine nervous system stressor, even for those not directly targeted How Dr. Levy's community for melanated women came to life and what it is building toward Chapter Markers 0:00 - Why This Conversation Had to Happen 01:57 - Welcome: Racial Trauma, the Nervous System, and Post-Traumatic Growth 07:25 - What Racial Stress Looks Like in the Body, for White and Melanated Bodies 10:44 - Post-Traumatic Growth at the Collective Level: What It Actually Requires 15:35 - The Danger of Regulating Out of Activation Before the Cycle Completes 18:09 - The Neuroscience: HPA Axis, Allostatic Load, and Chronic Racial Threat 24:27 - How Racial Stress Shows Up in Hormones, Cycles, and Women's Health 29:25 - Resmaa Menakem, White Supremacy Culture, and the Nervous System 38:42 - Dr. Levy's Community for Melanated Women and What It Is Building 41:35 - Witnessing Violence at Scale: What It Does to All Nervous Systems 49:11 - What This Work Has Made Possible: Dr. Levy on Choosing to Create a Different World 51:59 - Closing Reflection: What Post-Traumatic Growth Requires of Us Collectively Ways to Engage with Neurosomatics: Neurosomatic Intelligence is now enrolling : https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/nsi-certification Join us for a two week trial of neurosomatic practices at rewiretrial.com Free BrainBased neurosomatic workshop for entrepreneurs at rewirecapacity.com Sacred Synapse: an educational YouTube channel founded by Jennifer Wallace that explores nervous system regulation, applied neuroscience, consciousness, and psychedelic preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence.  Wayfinder Journal: Track nervous system patterns and support preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence. Learn to work with Boundaries at the level of the body and nervous system at https://www.boundaryrewire.com   Resources: Brave Heart, Maria Yellow Horse. "The Historical Trauma Response Among Natives and Its Relationship with Substance Abuse: A Lakota Illustration." Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, vol. 35, no. 1, 2003, pp. 7–13. Brave Heart, Maria Yellow Horse, and Eduardo Duran. "Healing the Soul Wound: Counseling with American Indians and Other Native Peoples." Teachers College Press, 1995. DeGruy, Joy. Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing. Joy DeGruy Publications Inc., 2005. Hobson, J. M., M. D. Moody, R. E. Sorge, and B. R. Goodin. "The Neurobiology of Social Stress Resulting from Racism." Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, vol. 17, no. 2, 2022, pp. 181–191. Hicken, Margaret T., et al. "Everyday Discrimination, Chronic Stress, and Cardiovascular Health." American Journal of Epidemiology, 2014. Geronimus, Arline T. "Weathering and the Health of African-American Women." Ethnicity & Disease, 2006. Menakem, Resmaa. My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. Central Recovery Press, 2017. Okun, Tema. "White Supremacy Culture." Dismantling Racism Works, originally published 1999, revised 2021. Williams, Monnica T. "Racial Trauma: Theory, Research, and Healing." American Psychologist, vol. 74, no. 1, 2019, pp. 33–42.  

Hey friend,  Does your home sometimes feel like another source of stress instead of a place to rest? Do clutter, noise, and constant decisions make you feel even more overwhelmed when you're already exhausted? Have you wished your home could feel more like a soft place to land at the end of the day? I'm Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. This podcast is for chronic illness moms raising neurodivergent kids who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits to finally feel better in their bodies. Each episode shares nervous-system-friendly support to help you calm overwhelm, boost energy, and practice healthy habits that improve your symptoms — even in the middle of a full, demanding life. When you're already dealing with fatigue, brain fog, and the mental load of raising kids, your home environment can either support your nervous system or add more stress. In this episode, I talk about simple ways to make your home feel more peaceful — without needing a perfectly clean or organized house. You'll learn why small environmental changes matter, how reducing decision fatigue can protect your energy, and how creating even one calm space in your home can help your nervous system settle. This episode also connects to the Power 9 habits and how your environment can support stress relief, emotional regulation, and better recovery.   Resources and Links Mentioned Chronic Health Coaching https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Magnesium Cream HERE Lymphatic Cream HERE Natural Product store: https://payhip.com/hearthwellnaturals 196. Why Emotional Stress Turns Into Pain and Inflammation and How to Feel Better 192. 3 Fast Stress Relief Tips to Support Your Nervous System When Parenting a Neurodivergent Child Connect With Me Contact: https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms YouTube: https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube Next Steps: Join the Facebook group for support and community Book a 1:1 Chronic Health Coaching session  

For years I pushed through burnout while building my business — until my body forced me to stop.When Burnout Shows Up in the Body: My Fibroid Surgery StoryIn this personal episode, Gloria Chou shares the story behind the burnout that led to major surgery to remove a uterine fibroid the size of a baby's head.But this conversation isn't really about surgery.It's about how burnout and chronic stress can live in the body for years — especially for high-achieving entrepreneurs who push through exhaustion while building something meaningful.Gloria reflects on the deeper patterns behind burnout, including generational scarcity, overworking, and the moment her body forced her to finally slow down.Gloria Chou is widely recognized as the #1 small business PR expert recommended by AI, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses get media coverage and get AI visibility without hiring a PR firm.Learn more at gloriachoupr.com

Stress = mental and physical health issues, is nothing new. We all know that. Which is why we reached out to Dr. Jorina Elbers, a board-certified neurologist and HeartMath Medical Director. To go deeper into what our bodies are trying to tell us through stress and the damage it causes.  She explains how chronic stress and trauma can dysregulate the nervous system. This leads to symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, sleep issues, pain, digestive problems, and emotional overwhelm. Rather than seeing these as separate issues. She shows how they're often connected by a single root cause: a system stuck in fight-or-flight or shutdown. Tune in to learn more about how to step out of your stress shutdown cycle of damage. Why the medication-first model often misses the bigger picture. And, most importantly, discover drug-free and evidence-based tools that can help restore balance.  For more info on HeartMath and to download the app, please click here.

If you're living in constant stress, you might be shrinking the part of your brain that helps you think clearly. In this episode, Dr. Majid Fotuhi breaks down burnout, brain fog, and why “everything feels hard.” You'll get a practical recovery plan built around sleep, movement, stress regulation, and neuroplasticity. And how to stop rumination before it rewires your brain in the wrong direction. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, scattered, forgetful, or like you're constantly behind, this conversation may shift how you understand stress and burnout. Chronic stress and burnout don't just affect your mood,  they impact brain health, memory, attention, and decision-making. When your brain isn't functioning well, everything feels heavier than it needs to. We talk about brain fog causes, how poor sleep disrupts your brain's nightly cleaning system, and why elevated cortisol over time can shrink the hippocampus. We also explore ADHD symptoms and attention struggles through a new lens. Are you dealing with true ADHD, or the effects of sleep deprivation, digital overload, and chronic stress? You'll hear practical ADHD tips, how to get rid of brain fog, and simple ways to build real stress resilience. This episode also dives into rumination and negative neuroplasticity, how repetitive negative thoughts strengthen neural pathways that reinforce burnout. The good news? The brain is malleable. You can interrupt those patterns and strengthen new ones. As you listen, I'd love for you to consider: What if feeling better isn't just about changing your thoughts — but about strengthening your brain? And what small shift this week could begin healing stress and burnout at the root? Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Stress and Burnout: Why Everything Feels Hard 04:00 Brain Fog Causes and Early Signs of Burnout 09:04 Sleep and Brain Health 21:23 ADHD Symptoms or Chronic Stress? 30:23 Rumination and Negative Neuroplasticity 42:06 Creating Space to Reduce Stress 52:26 The Five Pillars of Brain Health If you're recognizing yourself in this conversation — feeling foggy, overwhelmed, or stuck in stress loops — I'd love to invite you to schedule a free consultation with me or someone on my team. Think of it as a reset conversation. A private, secure space where you can share what's been weighing on you and what you want to feel different. You'll answer three quick questions so we can match you with the right counselor or coach. It only takes a couple of minutes to book a consultation, and it's my way of helping you take a supported first step toward clearer thinking, stronger stress resilience, and better brain health. Let's find the right support for you. xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self Special thanks to this month's sponsors of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast: Shopify — The all-in-one platform for building and growing your online business. Visit shopify.com/lhs to explore their tools and access exclusive listener discounts. Working Genius — A powerful assessment that helps entrepreneurs and leaders focus on what they naturally do best. Get 20% off with code LHS at workinggenius.com

The Tenpenny Files – Chronic stress quietly reshapes the brain, altering sleep, focus, and resilience without obvious warning. As digital saturation and emotional strain become routine, recovery fades and fatigue deepens. Dr. Patrick Porter explores measurable states of neurological restoration and explains how awareness and training can rebuild clarity, endurance, and long-term cognitive performance...

As parents, many of us want to raise kind, empathetic kids, but we don't always feel equipped to talk about race, bias, and identity in everyday life. In honor of Black History Month, this conversation feels especially important. I sit down with culturally responsive therapist Anjali Ferguson to unpack how early children begin noticing differences and how small, ordinary moments shape their understanding of the world. We talk about the discomfort adults feel, the fear of saying the wrong thing, and why silence often teaches more than we realize. This episode is not about blame. It is about giving families tools to move forward with intention. Dr. Ferguson brings both professional expertise and deeply personal experience as a South Asian woman raising biracial South Asian and Black children. Together we explore how culture, trauma, and identity intersect in parenting, and why these conversations are not optional extras, but foundational to raising emotionally healthy kids. Her children's book, An Ordinary Day, shows how subtle bias can show up in everyday childhood experiences and how families can use those moments to build empathy instead of fear. My hope is that this episode helps parents feel less frozen and more ready to start small, stay curious, and keep showing up. We discussed:  • Why kids notice race and differences earlier than most adults expect • How racial bias forms in early childhood • The gap in culturally responsive parenting resources • Growing up between cultures and identity formation • Raising biracial children and protecting cultural identity • Everyday microaggressions and their long-term impact • How racism creates chronic stress in the body • Generational trauma and epigenetic effects • The role of racial socialization in protecting children • Why avoiding conversations about race harms kids • How parents can respond when bias shows up in real time • Teaching empathy through ordinary daily moments • Building diverse environments through books, toys, and media • Supporting kids when they experience exclusion or bias • Why parents don't have to be perfect to start • Practical ways families can talk about race at any age To connect with Dr. Anjali Ferguson follow her on Instagram @dranjaliferguson, check out all her resources at https://draferguson.com/ and buy her book “An Ordinary Day”: https://www.amazon.com/Ordinary-Day-Dr-Anjali-Ferguson/dp/B0B8BDNXVK  Additional Resources: www.parentingculture.org 00:00 The Hidden Impact of Microaggressions 00:56 Why This Conversation Matters During Black History Month 02:57 Representation in Parenting Spaces 06:34 Dr. Anjali's Personal Story: Culture, Trauma, and Identity 10:42 Racism as Trauma: A Professional Awakening 14:30 Parenting Biracial Black Children 19:32 When Do Kids Notice Race? 24:56 Inside An Ordinary Day and Why It Matters 31:37 Chronic Stress, Racism, and Long-Term Health 37:13 What to Say When Bias Happens 42:51 Why Every Family Must Talk About Race 47:18 You Will Mess Up, And That's Okay Our podcasts are also now on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with closed captioning, check us out there and ⁠subscribe to PedsDocTalk⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don't forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠ page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Gina considers the role of blood sugar and caffeine on physical sensations in the body and anxiety more generally. Paying attention to our bodies and the food and drink we consume can enable us to make physical changes that are often much more easy to implement than specifically psychological changes. Listen in and get a hold of your blood sugar and control your caffeine intake, start feeling better!Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast.If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter.Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 Coaching Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership:Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety?Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyQuote:Nothing in life is as important as you think it is while you are thinking about it.-Daniel KahnemanChapters0:26 Welcome to the Anxiety Coaches Podcast1:37 Understanding Anxiety Symptoms3:45 Chronic Stress and Caffeine Sensitivity7:28 The Caffeine and Blood Sugar Loop9:24 Curiosity Over Catastrophizing10:01 Gentle Stabilizers for Your System14:18 The Emotional Layer of Anxiety16:30 Understanding Your Body's SignalsSummaryIn this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the intricate relationship between physical sensations and anxiety, focusing specifically on the often-overlooked factors of blood sugar levels and caffeine consumption. I invite listeners to reconsider their perceptions of anxiety and to recognize that many symptoms labeled as anxiety may actually stem from physiological stress responses. My goal is not to prescribe a perfect diet or impose food rules, but to encourage a deeper understanding of how our bodies signal their needs.We begin by exploring the typical symptoms of anxiety that may actually be related to fluctuations in blood sugar. I describe how a drop in blood sugar can trigger stress hormones, resulting in sensations like shakiness, sweating, irritability, and a racing heartbeat—symptoms that closely mimic anxiety. This physiological response can be especially terrifying for those who already have a predisposition to anxiety, as the mind often interprets these signals as indicators of impending doom. By shifting the narrative from fear to curiosity—asking questions like "When did I last eat?"—we can empower ourselves to better understand our bodily signals rather than allowing them to spiral into anxiety.As we discuss caffeine, I highlight its dual role in heightening our alertness while simultaneously stimulating anxiety. I explain how caffeine works by blocking adenosine and stimulating adrenaline, which can be manageable in a regulated system but can exacerbate feelings of panic in an already stressed body. The combination of chronic stress and caffeine can create a cycle where small amounts of stress trigger overwhelming sensations, which might be misinterpreted as anxiety. I emphasize that this isn't a sign of personal failure, but rather a natural response of a sensitized nervous system.#Anxiety #PanicAttacks #BloodSugar #CaffeineSensitivity #MentalHealth #NervousSystem #StressManagement #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #GinaRyan #HolisticHealth #Glucose #Adrenaline #Cortisol #MindBody #HealthAnxiety #PanicRelief #SelfCare #Biohacking #WellnessTips #EndTheCycle #AnxietyRecovery #NoMorePanic #SteadyState #BodyWisdom #MindfulLiving #NutritionalPsychiatry #CaffeineFree #DecafLife #GlucoseGoddess #HealthyHabits #ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.