12/08/2025
In this episode, Andrea discusses the system that shapes how your body reacts to the world around you—the nervous system. She breaks down the sympathetic stress response, exploring what really happens during “fight, flight, or freeze,” why our bodies evolved this way, and how modern life keeps many of us stuck in high alert.
Then, she shifts into the science of calm. You’ll learn how the parasympathetic nervous system works to restore balance, support digestion, enhance recovery, and promote emotional regulation. Andrea discusses practical, evidence-informed strategies to activate “rest and digest,” including breathwork, grounding techniques, movement, nervous system–friendly habits, and lifestyle practices that signal safety to the body.
Whether you’re a wellness enthusiast, someone feeling stressed and overwhelmed, or simply curious about how your brain and body communicate, this episode offers clear explanations and actionable tools to help you reconnect with calm, resilience, and balance.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FYwLuLQ9QK3Kqj9XrlGik?si=ajALLsyMREGKdkbFOwY6aQ&t=352
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-stress-response-how-your-nervous-system/id1818556027?i=1000740197253