In this episode, explains how stress is not only a mental experience but a physical one that shows up in your gut, hormones, and immune system. Emphasizes that the body follows the mind, and that chronic stress pushes the body into survival mode, blocking healing—even if you're taking high-quality supplements. Shares simple, practical tools to regulate your nervous system, including breathwork, nature time, and naming your emotions, so you can move from survival into a state where true healing is possible.

Key Points:

• Stress lives in the body, not just the mind
• Chronic stress disrupts digestion and gut microbiome
• Stress increases systemic inflammation
• Prolonged stress weakens thyroid, hormones, immunity
• Supplements alone can't heal a stressed-out body
• Mindset work is foundational for real healing
• Regulate your nervous system while you supplement
• Use affirmations to shift perception and state
• Breathwork is a core tool to calm the body
• Morning slow, intentional breathing sets the tone for the day
• Improved heart rate variability linked to slow breathing
• Spend time in nature to reduce stress load
• Name your emotions ("I feel overwhelmed/anxious")
• Labeling emotions calms the amygdala (fear center)
• We don't heal by just pushing harder
• Healing happens in a safe, de-stressed state
• The body follows what the mind believes and repeats
• Seek support and help; don't carry it all alone
• Use breath, movement, and nature to support your nervous system

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