This episode of "Surviving to Thriving" argues that the brain is the "CEO of the body" and the key to overcoming chronic health issues. Dr. Rachel Yeager explains that chasing individual symptoms is often ineffective because the brain's stress and survival responses can drive physical ailments.She proposes a **holistic, brain-first strategy** that uses physical interventions to shift the brain from a "fight or flight" state to a "rest and heal" state. The episode highlights three key areas to target:* **Balancing cortisol**, the body's main stress hormone.* **Regulating neurotransmitters**, like serotonin and adrenaline.* **Optimizing sex hormones**, which act as a protective anti-inflammatory buffer.By focusing on the brain's foundational role, you can achieve lasting health improvements and avoid the cycle of symptom relapse, ultimately moving from simply surviving to truly thriving.

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