Podcasts about Chronic stress

"There are a huge array of medical dynamics that people endure, and when they leave a lasting impact, a word that we don't use widely enough is the word 'trauma.' There's an entire category of phenomena in the medical arena that are, in fact, traumatic. One way we know that these experiences are traumatic is that we know that huge portions of people who experience things like cancer do indeed develop problems like [post-traumatic stress disorder]," James C. Jackson, PsyD, research professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, told Jaime Weimer, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BS, AOCNS®, manager of oncology nursing practice at ONS, during a conversation about understanding medical trauma in oncology. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.75 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by June 26, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report increased knowledge of medical trauma and its effects on patients with cancer, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.  ONS Podcast™ episodes: Episode 315: Processing Grief as an Oncology Nurse Episode 287: Tools, Techniques, and Real-World Examples for Difficult Conversations in Cancer Care Episode 276: Support Young Families During a Parent's Cancer Journey Episode 257: Redefining the Bell: The Ethics of Hope for Oncology Nurses and Patients Episode 103: What Oncology Nurses Need to Know to Support Caregivers ONS Voice articles: 'Between Two Kingdoms' Gives Us a Glimpse Into How Patients and Families Experience Malignancy AYA Cancer Survivors Experience Five Times Higher Depression Rates Than Individuals Diagnosed at Older Ages From Stigma to Support: Changing the Cancer Conversation Help Caregivers Control the Chronic Stress of Cancer Care and Manage PTSD Moral Injury and Trauma in Nursing Trauma-Informed Care Provides Person-Centered Support for Patients During Deep Distress When the Story Ends, Cancer Does Not Win: Reframing Death in Terminal Cancer Care Word Choice Matters When Caring for Patients With Cancer ONS course: ONS Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Care™  Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Psychosocial Barriers to Care: Recognizing and Responding Through a Trauma-Informed Care Approach Trauma-Informed Care Addressing the Mental and Emotional Needs of Patients With Cancer Oncology Nursing Forum articles: Post-Traumatic Distress and Symptom Experience in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer–Related Tracheostomy and Family Caregivers The Effect of Neuroticism, Fear of Progression, and Self-Efficacy on Post-Traumatic Growth in Patients With Lung Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy Reclaiming Your Life From Medical Trauma by James C. Jackson To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "Many people have a notion about what medical trauma is, but perhaps they lack a definition. I use a definition that is deliberately broad because I think it is better to be inclusive than exclusive. A medical trauma to me is a medical experience or a medical encounter that basically leaves a mark. It leaves an emotional mark, and that mark is significant enough to disrupt your daily life." TS 2:06 "When somebody develops a life-threatening illness—let's say cancer—it's not their problem only. It's very much a family problem. It affects any manner of people. There is literature that says that family members of people with life-threatening conditions often have rates of PTSD that are every bit as high as the patients do. There's also literature that says that if we can identify this issue as a family problem—a family challenge, not just an individual challenge—then very often that patient is going to do better." TS 8:23 "We just need to make space for people to feel however they feel. And we need to emphasize, I think, that in some ways, even though there's no cancer on the scan, cancer casts a long shadow in the lives of people, which is why when patients after cancer see their primary care provider, when they come back for a checkup with oncology, we need to continue this conversation of 'How is your mental health? Are you okay? How's your anxiety? How are you managing?' … We need to be really curious and kind, and we need to query people about how they're doing, even if officially they don't have cancer." TS 16:20 "Trauma-informed care has become a bit of a buzzword in our culture. But when it is engaged correctly, I think it's really important. And I think in a nutshell, what it means is that as providers, we need to recognize that some situations and circumstances are likely to be traumatic, and we need to pivot and engage people differently now that we know that. Specific features of trauma-informed care might be we're really going to value your emotional safety. We're going to emphasize that. We are going to emphasize boundaries. We are going to ask your permission instead of telling you how to do things. We are going to be really attentive to the language we use to engage you because we're aware of there might be things about your situation that are really triggering." TS 28:15 "I think one [misconception] certainly is that it is only afflicting and affecting people who are frail or weak—not very strong. That's emphatically not true. But that's a popular misconception—that if I'm strong enough, if I'm resilient enough, this experience will not be traumatic to me. It's just not true. Medical trauma doesn't just happen in emotionally weak people. Medical trauma can impact people of all sorts." TS 33:42 "The other misconception, I think, is that there is no hope for people in the throes of medical trauma. I'm not advocating 'hopium,' It's a term that was coined, I think, during the pandemic. I don't think that living with medical trauma is all rainbows and unicorns and shiny things. But the truth is, if you get the treatment that you need, you can find a way to thrive with medical trauma even as you're impacted by medical trauma. This, this 'both-and-ness' is really true. You can both be adversely affected and you can even find some beauty in your struggle. Both can be true." TS 34:13 "I wish people understood that there is a name for this phenomenon. We're naming it here today medical trauma. Not everyone who has cancer has medical trauma—not even close—but there are many people who do. And I think many of those people, they don't quite have a name for it. And when I introduce this name for it—trauma—many of them say, 'Oh, my gosh, that makes so much sense. I didn't quite understand why I was struggling so much with this. I didn't quite understand why it casts such a long shadow in my life. I didn't really understand why I was having panic attacks every time I had to get another scan at the oncology office to see if my breast cancer had returned. Now I understand. Now I understand it's because it was trauma.'" TS 35:09

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Ketamine Therapy, MDMA, Psilocybin, and the Science of Psychedelic Assisted Healing Most people struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma have never felt safe in their nervous system, and the treatments they have been prescribed are making that worse. This episode breaks down the neuroscience of psychedelic therapy, why ketamine is the safest and most accessible starting point, how MDMA triggers a BDNF dependent pathway that repairs trauma all the way down to the epigenetic code, and why your antidepressant may be blocking the very brain states required for real healing. -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR -Order Dr. Rabin's Book ‘A Simple Guide to Being Alive': https://apolloneuro.com/pages/a-simple-guide-to-being-alive Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, PhD, a senior research scientist at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Executive Director of The Board of Medicine, and co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Apollo Neuroscience. Dr. Rabin received his MD and PhD in neuroscience from Albany Medical College and specialized in psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has spent 20 years studying chronic stress and non-invasive therapies for treatment-resistant illness, and his primary research on MDMA assisted therapy for severe PTSD has demonstrated that trauma can be reversed at the epigenetic level, offering a genuine path to a cure. His upcoming book A Simple Guide to Being Alive publishes June 1, 2026 and is a science-backed manual for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the modern world. Dave and Dr. Rabin break down why nearly 50% of people prescribed psychiatric medication never achieve remission, why SSRIs and SNRIs physically block the brain states required for emotional healing, and why the FDA rejected MDMA therapy after three trials showed an 88% response rate. They dig into the exact BDNF pathway that makes MDMA and ketamine so transformative, how psychedelics amplify safety learning in the amygdala at the molecular level, and why trauma passes down up to 14 generations through epigenetic code that can now be measured and repaired. They also cover why your breathing rate at the doctor's office is already a stress signal nobody is reading, how your smartphone puts your nervous system into a chronic fear state before you even get out of bed, and why ketamine is the right starting point for anyone curious about psychedelic therapy right now. You'll Learn: Why nearly 50% of psychiatric patients never get better and what treatment-resistant actually means How ketamine therapy works, why it is legal in every state, and why it is the safest place to start The exact BDNF pathway through which MDMA repairs fear extinction in the amygdala How MDMA assisted therapy produces measurable epigenetic repair of the cortisol receptor gene damaged by trauma Why SSRIs and SNRIs block the insula mediated brain states required for real emotional healing Why combining serotonergic psychedelics with SSRIs puts you at risk of life-threatening serotonin syndrome Why trauma passes down up to 14 generations and what you can do to stop the cycle now Why smartphones put your nervous system into a toxic overstimulation state before the day even starts How the FDA rejected MDMA therapy after 88% of patients responded and who paid to make that happen Thank you to our sponsors! - Qualia | If you want to take the guesswork out of maintaining high NAD+ levels as you age, go to www.qualialife.com/daveNAD to get clinically proven Qualia NAD+ backed by a 100 day money back guarantee and code DAVENAD at checkout gets you an extra 15% off. - iRestore | Reverse hair loss at www.irestore.com/DAVE and get exclusive savings on the iRestore Elite, use code DAVE - OneSkin | For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off at oneskin.co/DAVE. - LMNT | Right now you can get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinkLMNT.com/dave Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights inhealth, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: Dave Rabin, Dr. Dave Rabin, Apollo Neuroscience, A Simple Guide to Being Alive, ketamine therapy, MDMA assisted therapy, psilocybin therapy, psychedelic assisted therapy, treatment-resistant depression, treatment-resistant mental illness, BDNF pathway, fear extinction amygdala, vagus nerve activation, trauma epigenetics, cortisol receptor gene, epigenetic repair, serotonin syndrome, SSRI alternatives, MDMA BDNF, ketamine BDNF, nervous system safety, autonomic nervous system, parasympathetic nervous system, generational trauma, trauma self-trust, MAPS MDMA trial, FDA MDMA rejection, pharmaceutical interference MDMA, breathing rate stress, smartphone nervous system, Apollo Neuro wearable, Board of Medicine, theboardofmedicine.org, insula cortex, psychedelic safety protocol, ketamine legal therapy, MDMA 88 percent, bottom-up learning psychedelics, trauma fractured self-trust, 14 generations trauma, stress breathing range Resources: • Order Dr. Rabin's Book ‘A Simple Guide to Being Alive': https://apolloneuro.com/pages/a-simple-guide-to-being-alive • Purchase Dr. Fotuhi's New Book The Invincible Brain: https://a.co/d/0iHCgPpL • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15 • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 01:34 – Dave Rabin Introduction 05:01 – Psychedelics and Psychiatry 08:35 – Psychedelic Safety and Dosing 14:53 – Serotonin Syndrome Warning 21:17 – Vagus Nerve and Safety 27:36 – Smartphones and Chronic Stress 34:18 – Defining Trauma 38:00 – Trauma and Epigenetics 40:23 – MDMA Cortisol Gene Repair 44:44 – Therapy vs. Medicine Alone 49:15 – FDA MDMA Rejection 55:35 – Ketamine Personal Experience 59:15 – Closing and Book Recommendation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stress is one of the most common Hashimoto's triggers. You already know you have stress. The question is, what do you actually do about it? In this episode of the Root Cause Series, Esther breaks down the two sides of stress, what it looks like across all five areas of your life, and how identifying your personal stressors can make a real difference for your immune health. In this episode, you'll learn: Why stress has two sides and why both matter when you have Hashimoto's How to look at stress through the five areas of the whole you: body, mind, spirit, diet, and environment What Esther did about one of her biggest personal stressors and how it showed up in her labs Hit play and start getting clear on where stress fits into your Hashimoto's picture.   Hashimoto's Decoded: Root Causes Revealed https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/   Related Episodes: Episode 007: Stress, Your Thyroid, and Hashimoto's Episode 008: 5 Tips for the Busy Woman to Reduce and Manage Stress Episode 024: Your Adrenal Glands, Chronic Stress, and Hashimoto's Autoimmune Disease Episode 034: Halt the Damage Caused by Stress Episode 036: Using Art to De-Stress [Episode 040: Spiritual Stress, Inflammation, and Autoimmune Diseases like Hashimoto's] 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.

Chronic stress doesn't feel like stress anymore — it feels like you. Here's what's actually happening in your body and the life changes that genuinely help. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why traits you've labeled "just how I am" — short fuse, bad sleep, wired-but-tired — may actually be chronic stress in disguise The difference between useful short-term stress and a nervous system that never returns to baseline What cortisol and adrenaline do when they stop being tools and become your permanent setting How chronic stress quietly degrades sleep, energy, mood, cravings, and your presence in relationships — often all at once Why so many people normalize survival mode, and the cultural story that makes exhaustion feel like a badge of honor The one habit Brett changed first that shifted his mood, energy, and anxiety without overhauling his entire life Why small, consistent signals to the nervous system outperform dramatic lifestyle overhauls every time Episode Timestamps [00:00] Introduction — the feeling of not being able to relax anymore [01:00] What chronic stress actually is — and why it starts to feel like your personality [03:00] Short-term stress vs. chronic stress: when the recovery stops happening [06:00] The biology: sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous system, cortisol, and the gas pedal that stays pressed [08:00] How chronic stress shows up in daily life: sleep, cravings, mood, decision fatigue, and relationships [12:00] Why people normalize survival mode — and the cultural story that keeps them there [16:00] Life changes that actually help — what works and what doesn't [20:00] Body vitality, the inner side of recovery, and reflection questions [21:30] A simple weekly practice to start sending your nervous system a different signal Episode Summary Most people carrying chronic stress have stopped recognizing it as stress. It's become the background hum of daily life — the reason you snap at someone you love over something small, the reason you're exhausted but can't wind down, the reason you reach for caffeine at 3 p.m. not because you want it but because your body is running on fumes and needs fast fuel. Brett's central argument in this episode is one worth sitting with: a lot of what people have accepted as "just who I am" is actually a nervous system that never got permission to come down from alert mode. The episode starts with a clear distinction that matters. Stress itself isn't the problem. Short-term stress — a deadline, a hard conversation, a demanding workout — is the system working exactly as designed. The body activates, responds, and then returns to baseline. That cycle, when it completes, is healthy. Chronic stress is what happens when the returning-to-baseline part stops happening. The threat passes, but the body keeps running the program. The alarm stays on long enough that you stop hearing it as an alarm. It just starts feeling like you. Biologically, this plays out through the sympathetic nervous system — the gas pedal — staying partially pressed all the time. Cortisol and adrenaline, hormones designed for temporary bursts, remain elevated far longer than they were built for. A body operating in that state starts making different decisions: about energy allocation, digestion, immune response, sleep architecture, and emotional regulation. This isn't abstract. Brett names the specific places it tends to land first: sleep that doesn't restore, cravings for sugar and caffeine to manage flagging energy, mood that has less buffer for frustration, decision fatigue that makes even simple choices feel like too much, and a kind of hollowed-out presence in relationships that people around you can feel even if no one says anything out loud. Brett shares his own experience of working sixteen-hour days while building his business — the point where snapping at family became his new normal, where he chalked up his irritability and absence to maybe just not being a good enough person. The reframe was significant: it wasn't a character problem. It was a pattern his nervous system had gotten stuck in, and when the pattern changed, so did he. The shift came not from a dramatic life overhaul but from committing to one thing: protecting seven hours of sleep, no matter how much was still on the list. Within days, mood improved. Anxiety dropped. Small frustrations started landing differently. That single-habit-first approach is at the heart of what this episode argues actually works. There's no supplement, no miracle routine, no overnight fix for a nervous system that's been in high alert for months or years. What works is smaller and more sustainable: repeated ordinary moments that signal to the body it's safe to stand down. Protecting sleep. Consistent movement that supports rather than depletes. Genuine stillness — five minutes with no phone, no multitasking, no optimizing. Time outdoors. Better nutrition that stabilizes energy instead of spiking and crashing it. Transitions between tasks and environments instead of going full speed until collapse. The episode closes with a reframe that sits at the core of the optYOUmize approach to building a physical foundation your body can actually recover in: recovery isn't a reward you earn after the to-do list is handled. That list will always keep filling. Recovery is part of how the system functions. A body and mind that get real rest make better decisions, have more patience, and have more capacity for the people and things that matter most. The goal isn't to eliminate stress. It's to stop designing a life where your body is constantly fighting your biology just to get through the day. Resources Mentioned Sleep research on chronic sleep deprivation — Brett references studies on sleep's long-term health impact as a turning point in changing his own habits High-quality protein for recovery — introduced through his son's hamstring injury; grilled fish and chicken as simple, practical staples Calming music, affirmations, and meditations — Brett's morning practice for setting tone and lowering baseline stress before the day begins Keep Exploring If this episode resonated, these are worth your time: Body & Vitality Pillar — The full framework for building a physical foundation that supports every other area of your life Enjoyed This Episode? The best way to support optYOUmize is to subscribe and leave a review — it takes about two minutes and makes a real difference in helping more people find the show. Apple Podcasts · Spotify · Amazon Music · YouTube Leave a Review →

Send us Fan MailWe name the “polite body” and how it trains us to clamp down on breath, needs, anger, and joy until we feel burnt out, anxious, or numb. We connect the dots between nervous system imprinting and creative self-care, then offer simple private practices that restore agency and felt safety.  • the physical signs of a polite body and how suppression shows up as stress  • how generations of “be nice” training rewards compliance and punishes expression  • autonomic nervous system basics and why it constantly asks “Am I safe?”  • autonomic imprinting and why the body braces without remembering the story  • polyvagal theory states: safety and connection, fight or flight, shutdown  • why insight and willpower do not rewire chronic stress patterns  • creativity as nervous system regulation through sensory pathways and present-moment focus  • creative expression as agency and medicine, not performance or productivity  • small, safe starter practices: humming, shaking, ugly doodling, free movement  • community support as accountability and a path to deeper practice  If you'd like to support this work and want to go deeper, come find us in the uprising over at Patreon.  To learn more, visit crystalmaccleincreative.com.  Support the showDisclaimer

What happens when the womb is treated as separate from the rest of women's health? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with Dr. Kemi Doll, double board-certified gynecologic oncologist, equity scientist, researcher, coach, and author of A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing, for a powerful conversation about womb health, uterine cancer, fibroids, HRT, health equity, and why so many women are still being taught to normalize symptoms that deserve care.Together, they explore why womb health is not only about pregnancy, fertility, or menopause, but a lifelong part of women's physical, emotional, hormonal, and whole-body health. Dr. Doll shares how her grandmother's death in childbirth, her mother's near-death experience, and her own work as a gynecologic cancer surgeon shaped her mission to bring the uterus back into the center of women's health.Dr. Taz and Dr. Doll also discuss why uterine cancer is rising, why Black women are twice as likely to die after a uterine cancer diagnosis, and how gaps in research, screening, and diagnostic tools may leave women of color especially vulnerable. They unpack the role of ultrasound, endometrial thickness, post-menopausal bleeding, and why women need clearer conversations with their providers when something feels off.This conversation also takes a closer look at the explosion of hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, and the questions every woman with a uterus should be asking. Dr. Doll explains why estrogen without proper progesterone protection can increase uterine cancer risk, why some women may not understand the role progesterone plays, and why monitoring the uterus matters when using hormones.If you're listening to this and thinking, “I know something is off in my body, but I don't know where to start,” join the Circle here:

Send us Fan MailWhat if the key to calming your nervous system, sleeping deeper, and healing from the inside out was as simple as light?In this episode, host Jen sits down with Kristen Spielman—registered nurse and longevity specialist—to explore the science of red light therapy and photobiomodulation. Together, they unpack how cellular energy directly impacts your nervous system, why chronic inflammation fuels anxiety, and how red and near-infrared light can help your body shift out of fight-or-flight mode and into true rest and repair.Whether you're struggling with chronic stress, poor sleep, or pain—or simply looking to glow from the inside out—this conversation will leave you inspired and informed.To purchase face ($395) mask, email info@vitaeskin.com mention Exalted Health for $50 off. Red light belt How's My Nervous System Quiz     I Connect with us at Exalted Health

High blood pressure is one of the most dangerous and overlooked risks in executive health. Not because it's rare, but because the typical lifestyle of entrepreneurs and executives hides it further. You know your revenue, your margins, and your CAC. But there's a reasonable chance you have no idea what your average blood pressure is, or what's actually driving it.In this episode, Julian breaks down seven specific drivers that push blood pressure up in high-level operators, and none of them involve genetics or the tired "avoid sodium" conversation.We also cover why leaders are the last people to catch this, what the numbers actually mean, and the highest-leverage actions to take for each driver. — Episode Chapter Big Ideas (timing may not be exact) —0:00 — Introduction & why blood pressure is the most overlooked number in a leader's life3:16 — Genetics, salt, and why neither is the real conversation5:03 — The scale of the problem: the global hypertension picture 7:33 — Why leaders are the last to notice their own biological signals10:03 — The "I'm fine" trap and why functioning isn't the same as thriving11:43 — Driver 1: Sleep Apnea18:12 — Driver 2: Visceral Fat22:14 — Driver 3: Insulin Resistance27:29 — Driver 4: Chronic Stress & Sympathetic Overdrive32:51 — Driver 5: Alcohol36:47 — Driver 6: Poor Sleep42:33 — Driver 7: Arterial Stiffness & Vascular Aging47:05 — The Executive Biological Dashboard51:06 — Closing: health and fitness as the ultimate meritocracy— Connect with Julian and Executive Health —LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianhayesii/X — https://x.com/thejulianhayesDon't let your biology become the bottleneck to the enterprise you're building. Book a private call —https://www.executivehealth.io/contactWebsite — https://www.executivehealth.io/***DISCLAIMER: The information shared is not meant to treat or diagnose any condition. This is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes. The content here is not intended to replace your relationship with your doctor and/or medical practitioner. Consult your provider before making any decisions.

Brain Endurance Training and mental fatigue may be the missing link limiting your physical performance, and this episode reveals how your brain, not your body, could be the true bottleneck. In this high-impact conversation, Dr. Greg Jones sits down with Dr. Christopher Ring, Professor of Psychology at the University of Birmingham, to explore how cognitive load, stress, and perception of effort directly influence endurance, recovery, and overall performance.In this episode, you'll learn how mental fatigue can reduce physical output, why your brain acts as a “governor” on performance, and how Brain Endurance Training (BET) can help increase resilience, delay fatigue, and improve both cognitive and physical capacity. Dr. Ring explains the science behind perceived exertion (RPE), how stress impacts the nervous system, and why traditional training has overlooked one of the most critical components of performance.We also explore how modern lifestyles—especially screen time and cognitive overload—may be silently reducing exercise capacity, and how targeted brain training protocols can reverse these effects. Whether you're an elite athlete, a high-performing professional, or someone looking to improve focus and endurance, this episode provides a science-backed framework for building a more resilient brain and body.If you're looking to break through plateaus in performance, reduce fatigue, and train smarter, this episode offers a powerful and practical blueprint grounded in cutting-edge research.

Send us Fan MailThis conversation between Dr. Sonya Jensen and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton covers the science of how stress disrupts female hormone health and the emotions women carry that perpetuate that disruption. They also discuss the physiological mechanisms of chronic stress and how hormone testing can tell patients their stress story. This episode also highlights: How chronic stress and sustained cortisol production can lead to suppressed progesterone The downstream effects of resentment and unexpressed emotion How a patient's emotional history connects to their symptoms The cortisol/cortisone ratio and what it can tell practitioners and patients about fatigue, low motivation, anxiety, and burnout Using the Cortisol Awakening Response on the DUTCH Plus as a clinical conversation toolShow Notes Learn more about Dr. Sonya Jensen and follow her on Instagram @drsonyajensen! Check out Dr. Sonya's book, Heal Your Hormones, Reclaim Yourself. Read the ovarian aging study mentioned in this episode. Become a DUTCH Provider to get access to comprehensive patient reports, peer-reviewed and validated research, and expert clinical support. 

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.

What if the exhaustion, irritability, overwhelm, and restlessness you're experiencing in midlife aren't signs that something is wrong—but messages your body is trying to send? For many women, these symptoms are rooted in chronic stress in women over 40, a growing health concern that impacts everything from hormones and sleep to mood, energy, and overall well-being.In this powerful episode of the V.I.B.E. Living Podcast, Lynnis Woods-Mullins sits down with psychotherapist, holistic coach, yoga philosophy teacher, and author Catia Batalha to explore how chronic stress affects women over 40 and what many are truly craving beneath the surface: a regulated nervous system, healthier boundaries, deeper self-trust, and a renewed connection to their inner wisdom.Together, they unpack why modern life keeps so many women stuck in chronic stress and survival mode, and how ancient yoga philosophy offers a pathway back to balance, healing, and self-discovery. You'll learn why yoga is about far more than physical flexibility, how meditation and relaxation create space for clarity and truth, and why listening to your body's wisdom may be one of the most important skills of midlife.This conversation also takes a deep dive into boundaries—not as a trendy self-help concept, but as essential physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual protection. Catia shares practical insights on navigating relationships, work pressures, personal growth, and the courage it takes to stop living for external validation and start living in alignment with your authentic self.Whether you're navigating menopause, burnout, life transitions, anxiety, people-pleasing, or simply feeling called to something more, this episode offers compassionate guidance and practical tools for creating a calmer, more empowered life.In This Episode:✔ Nervous system regulation for women over 40✔ How chronic stress impacts your health and decision-making✔ The deeper meaning of yoga philosophy beyond physical poses✔ Meditation and relaxation practices for emotional healing✔ Setting healthy boundaries without guilt✔ Empowerment vs. victim mentality in midlife✔ Reconnecting with intuition and body wisdom✔ Midlife transformation, healing, and personal growth✔ Trauma recovery and self-discovery✔ Insights from Catia's novel, Echoes of the TimelessIf you're ready to stop pushing through and start listening to what your mind, body, and spirit truly need, this episode is for you.

Try our FREE burnout quiz.Grab your burnout workbook HERE. The problem with burnout is that it can take an absolute mountain of disasters to truly make us realise how hard we are pushing ourselves and for Janella Purcell it took a major natural disaster amongst other things.Janella Purcell is an award-winning Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist, Chef, author, and host of the Toxic Silence podcast. With nearly 3 decades of clinical experience, she is considered a pioneer of Australia's natural health movement, helping shape public understanding of food as medicine, holistic healing, and chemical-free, sustainable living. Janella is widely known for her television appearances on Good Chef Bad Chef, The Biggest Loser, and on morning TV in Australia, as well as her five bestselling and award winning books on natural health and wellbeing. She has been awarded a Fellowship by the National Herbalists Association of Australia in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the profession. Today, her work continues to focus on whole-person healing, integrating nutrition, herbal medicine, trauma recovery, and mind-body wellness.In this episode she shares:- How a lifelong pattern of overachievement was actually rooted in unresolved trauma.- Why she sold her dream property to create a healing retreat for others.- What happened when she took on the enormous challenge of regenerating seven acres of neglected land.- How the 2022 floods wiped out years of work and pushed her to breaking point.- The lessons she learned about resilience, independence and backing herself.- Why burnout forced her to rethink the way she worked, rested and lived.- How menopause brought old traumas and unhealthy patterns to the surface.- The connection between trauma, gut health, the nervous system and chronic stress.- Why learning to slow down has been one of her greatest challenges.- How she's creating a more sustainable and fulfilling life by embracing rest, healing and self-care.Key Quotes"I learnt that there's always a way to get through things in life.""It felt like there was a curse on that property.""I cried my heart out for a long time."More about JanellaFollow Janella on social media, learn more on her website or find links to all info and resources here.You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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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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

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

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.