The Nervous System Root Cause Most People Miss (And Why Your Symptoms Don’t Make Sense) ft. Alex Mufson

The Nervous System Root Cause Most People Miss (And Why Your Symptoms Don’t Make Sense) ft. Alex Mufson

April 14, 2026 · 54 min

About this episode

Alyssa and Alex Mufson discuss the nervous system's role in chronic symptoms and how it regulates the body beyond just stress responses.

Send us Fan Mail Your symptoms aren’t just physical, and not just “in your head” either. In this episode, Alyssa sits down with nervous system expert Alex Mufson to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic symptoms: The nervous system as a full-body regulator, not just a stress response. If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” while dealing with real symptoms like bloating, fatigue, anxiety, or unexplained pain, this conversation will connect the dots. What You’ll Learn...

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