When your body is stuck in fight-or-flight mode, healing becomes nearly impossible. In this episode of The Vital Spirit Podcast, you’ll learn how the nervous system affects everything from digestion to hormone balance, and discover why creating a healing state must be our first priority. I share my approach to untangling complex health concerns by focusing on nervous system regulation, and offer simple yet powerful tools you can start using today.

I explain how stress accumulates in the body over time, eventually manifesting as physical symptoms that serve as wake-up calls. Understanding this connection helps us create lasting resilience, not just temporary relief.

In this episode, we cover:

- 02:00 Why the nervous system comes first

- 04:00 Understanding Fight or Flight vs. Healing State

- 07:00 Case Study: Complex Health at Midlife

- 12:00 Practical tools for nervous system support

- 17:00 At-home practices for building resilience

- 21:00 Creating foundations for lasting health

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Disclaimer: Patient stories shared in this episode are used for educational purposes only. All names have been changed and identifying details have been modified to protect patient privacy and confidentiality. These cases are meant to illustrate common health experiences and healing journeys while maintaining strict patient confidentiality.