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Holistic Treatment of ADHD symptoms, Nervous system dysregulation, Anxiety and Memory issues. Naturopathic Doc and IFS Therapist. Using The Doc Brown-Bush Method

Holistic treatment of Anxiety, ADHD symptoms and Nervous system dysregulation.

02/16/2026

If you think sleep is just about feeling rested, this episode will change how you see it.

In E40. Wk 3, The BWW Masterclass, I break down why sleep is one of the most powerful tools for brain health, nervous system regulation, immune support, and burnout recovery. This is not about sleep hacks. It is about understanding what your body is actually doing at night, and why missing sleep comes at a much higher cost than most people realize.

If you are dealing with stress, chronic illness, autoimmune symptoms, brain fog, or exhaustion, this is the conversation I want you to hear.

Listen to E40. Wk 3, The BWW Masterclass: https://apple.co/3NMtrr7

02/15/2026

My happy place, especially on a rainy Sunday afternoon. We couldn’t get in on Valentine’s Day, but got a court today!

Happy Sunday!

02/13/2026

Sleep and exercise are not optional when it comes to brain health. They are foundational.

E40 - Wk 3, The BWW Masterclass is now live, and this lesson dives into how rest and movement directly shape memory, mood and emotional regulation, focus, and long-term brain resilience.

In this episode, we explore:
• Why 7 to 8 hours of sleep is essential for brain detox and repair
• How sleep quality affects attention, mood and emotional regulation, and cognition
• Why exercise is about longevity and brain protection, not aesthetics
• How short, consistent movement sessions can change the brain

If you feel wired but tired, foggy, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode, this lesson is for you.

Your body already knows how to heal. Sometimes the most powerful move is getting out of its way.

Listen to E40 - Wk 3, The BWW Masterclass now and support your brain where it matters most: https://apple.co/3NMtrr7

02/10/2026

Great sleep does not happen by accident. It happens by design.

Sleep is when your brain detoxes, repairs, regulates inflammation, and resets the nervous system. But your body can only do that work if the environment supports it. Light, noise, heat, and stimulation all interfere with deep sleep and REM.

The tools of the sleep trade are not luxuries. They are signals of safety to the nervous system. An eye mask blocks light. A cool room supports temperature regulation. Soft clothing reduces sensory irritation. Each small choice helps the brain let go and drop into deeper, more restorative sleep.

If you struggle with burnout, chronic illness, pain, or inflammation, these details matter more than you think. Sleep is passive, but preparation is intentional.

Listen to E40. Wk 3, The BWW Masterclass to learn how to build sleep rituals that support brain health, immune regulation, and long-term healing: https://apple.co/3NMtrr7

02/09/2026

Going to bed after midnight does more than make you tired the next day. It increases your sleep debt in a very real way.

For every hour you stay awake past midnight, your body needs an extra hour of sleep to recover. That means seven to eight hours is no longer enough. A 1 a.m. bedtime requires eight to nine hours. A 2 a.m. bedtime requires nine to ten.

Why? Because the most restorative brain processes depend on timing, not just total hours. Late nights disrupt circadian rhythm, shorten deep sleep, delay REM, and reduce glymphatic detox. Even if you “sleep in,” your brain often misses critical repair windows.

This is why people who stay up late feel foggy, wired, exhausted, and unrefreshed, even with long sleep durations. It is not just about quantity. It is about alignment.

Protect your bedtime. Your brain heals best before midnight.

Listen to E40. Wk 3, The BWW Masterclass to understand how sleep timing affects brain health, recovery, and nervous system regulation: https://apple.co/3NMtrr7

02/08/2026

If you are living with an autoimmune disorder, sleep is not optional care. It is foundational treatment.

Chronic inflammation, pain, fatigue, and immune dysregulation worsen when sleep is disrupted. Without enough deep sleep and REM, the body cannot regulate the immune system, calm the nervous system, or complete the detox and repair processes that protect long-term health.

This is why sleep must be protected with the same seriousness as medication, nutrition, and therapy. Bedtime matters. Environment matters. Consistency matters. Healing does not happen when the nervous system stays in survival mode.

Autoimmune recovery is not about pushing harder. It is about creating the conditions where the body can do what it was designed to do. Sleep is one of the most powerful, underused tools in that process.

Listen to E40. Wk 3, The BWW Masterclass to understand the connection between sleep, brain health, immune regulation, and long-term healing: https://apple.co/3NMtrr7

02/07/2026

Heart Rate Variability, or HRV, is one of the clearest windows into how your nervous system is actually doing. Not how busy you are. Not how much you pushed through. But whether your body is living in survival mode or spending time in repair and recovery.

Many people feel stressed but are not. Others feel “fine” while their nervous system is running on empty. HRV cuts through the story and shows the truth. It tells us if your body is stuck in fight-or-flight or able to shift into rest, regulation, and healing.

Sleep is one of the fastest and most powerful ways to improve HRV. Consistent, deep sleep increases parasympathetic activity, lowers stress load, and restores nervous system flexibility. Poor sleep drops HRV and keeps the body on constant alert, even when life looks calm on the surface.

When you start tracking HRV, everything changes. You stop guessing. You stop overriding your body. You start making decisions that actually support healing, resilience, and long-term brain health.

Listen to E40. Wk 3, The BWW Masterclass to learn how sleep data, HRV, and nervous system regulation work together, and why measuring your recovery can be a turning point for burnout and brain health: https://apple.co/3NMtrr7

02/06/2026

The bedroom is for rest and stress relief, not screens. Period.

TVs, phones, and screens keep the brain alert when it needs to shut down. They interfere with deep sleep, disrupt REM, and prevent the brain from fully repairing and detoxing overnight. Even when you think you are asleep, your brain often is not getting the depth it needs.

This boundary is uncomfortable for a reason. It asks you to choose long-term brain health over short-term distraction. When the nervous system never powers down, healing cannot happen.

Deep sleep requires intention. A dark room. A quiet space. No screens competing with your brain’s natural rhythms.

Tonight, try it. Remove the TV. Put the phone away. Give your brain the conditions it needs to recover.

Listen to E40. Wk 3, The BWW Masterclass to learn why sleep hygiene is non-negotiable for brain health, burnout recovery, and nervous system regulation: https://apple.co/3NMtrr7

02/05/2026

My healing journey with lupus changed when I stopped treating sleep like a suggestion and started treating it like a responsibility.

Sleep became non-negotiable. Not optional. Not flexible. It was the foundation that allowed my body to do what it was designed to do. Repair. Detox. Regulate inflammation. Restore the nervous system.

I did not heal by forcing my body harder. I healed by getting out of its way. Turning off the noise. Protecting my bedtime. Creating the conditions for deep sleep, REM, and true recovery.

Sleep is where the real work happens. Especially when you are dealing with autoimmune illness, chronic pain, or burnout.

You do not mess with sleep when your health is on the line.

Listen to E40. Wk 3, The BWW Masterclass: https://apple.co/3NMtrr7

02/04/2026

Your brain has its own built-in detox system called the glymphatic system, and it only works when you sleep.

During deep, full-night sleep, your brain clears out metabolic waste, inflammation, and debris that accumulate throughout the day. This is essential maintenance for memory, focus, emotional regulation, and long-term brain health.

When sleep is cut short or disrupted, glymphatic detox does not complete. The waste stays behind. Over time, that buildup is linked to brain fog, cognitive decline, and neurodegenerative disease.

This is why both quantity and quality of sleep matter. Side sleeping with slight elevation supports drainage. A cool, dark, quiet room supports deeper sleep cycles. The later hours of sleep are especially critical for brain detox.

Sleep is not rest alone. It is active neurological protection.

Listen to E40. Wk 3, The BWW Masterclass: https://apple.co/3NMtrr7

02/03/2026

Sleep is not a luxury. It is a biological responsibility.

When you sleep seven to eight hours, your brain is not just resting. It is detoxing, repairing, integrating memories, and clearing out the junk that builds up during the day.

When sleep is cut short, that junk piles up. Mood shifts. Focus drops. Inflammation increases. Memory and long-term brain health take a hit.

The powerful part is this. You do not have to force the process. You simply have to get out of the way.

Turn off the screens.
Cool the room.
Go to bed on time.

Your body already knows how to heal. Sleep gives it permission.

Treat sleep like it is your job. Because your brain, your health, and your future depend on it.

Listen to E40. Wk 3, The BWW Masterclass: https://apple.co/3NMtrr7

01/29/2026

Yep, this sums it up! What a lovely birthday gift, before I get away to celebrate. I have, I ❤️ tennis shirts, socks and even an ornament lol, but this is my first cutting board 🎉. Put a smile on my face!

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