In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica discusses the importance of nourishing your nervous system for overall health. She shares her personal journey with chronic stress and burnout and how taking intentional steps towards regulating and healing her nervous system was an essential piece for her overall health. This conversation delves into the science of the stress response, why we feel increased anxiety as our hormones change, the impact of lifestyle choices, and actionable strategies to create a balanced and nourishing environment for the nervous system.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Sign up for the free seven day nourish program starting November 3rd: https://jessicavalant.com/seven-day-nourish-program

⚫︎ Jessica's chronic stress story podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000622418858

⚫︎ Vagus nerve massage: https://youtu.be/oJh79kcR5Tg

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
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Chapters

00:00 Nourishing the Nervous System: An Introduction

01:18 Personal Journey: From Chronic Stress to Awareness

07:21 Understanding the HPA Axis and Stress Response

18:20 The Impact of Chronic Stress and Hormonal Changes

22:14 Practical Strategies for Nourishing Your Nervous System

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.