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Book a wellness consultation with Dr. Leah Hahn D.C. at Body In Balance Wellness Center, Golden CO →https://www.bodyinbalancechiropractic.com/

Have you ever slept a full eight hours (or more) and still felt completely exhausted the next day? Fatigue isn’t always about the number of hours you sleep—it often runs deeper. In this episode of Healing Beyond the Symptoms, Dr. Leah Hahn D.C., chiropractor and functional wellness doctor at Body In Balance Wellness Center, Golden CO, explains how nervous system dysregulation, chronic stress, and unresolved trauma can drain your energy no matter how much rest you get.

If you’ve been searching for answers to chronic fatigue, burnout, brain fog, and stress-related exhaustion, this episode will help you uncover the root causes of low energy and guide you toward real healing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why sleep alone can’t fix exhaustion—and what your body is really asking for
  
  
• The role of the nervous system in regulating stress, hormones, and energy
  
  
• How unresolved trauma and chronic stress live in the body and fuel fatigue
  
  
• Practical daily strategies to shift your body from fight-or-flight mode into rest and healing
  
  
• Tools to restore balance, resilience, and vitality without chasing quick fixes
  
  

Key Takeaways with Timestamps
00:00 Introduction: Why Rest Isn't Enough

00:34 Understanding Fatigue Beyond Sleep

01:31 The Role of Nervous System Dysregulation

02:20 Case Study: Overcoming Chronic Exhaustion

04:05 The Fight or Flight Response Explained

08:22 Behavioral Responses to Stress

10:48 The Physical Manifestations of Stress

18:38 Path to Regaining Energy and Healing

23:31 Practical Tips for Nervous System Regulation

25:07 Conclusion: Embrace Nervous System Healing

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