Episode 29: Why You Still Feel Stressed Even When the Problem Is Gone
About this episode
Janell Yule discusses why individuals may still feel stressed even after resolving their problems, focusing on the importance of completing the stress cycle for nervous system healing.
Have you ever solved the problem… but your body still felt stressed? The difficult conversation is over. The deadline has passed. The kids are finally asleep. And yet… You're still anxious. Still tense. Still reaching for food. Still can't seem to relax. If you've ever wondered why that happens, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Janell introduces one of the most important concepts in nervous system healing: the stress cycle. While most of us have been taught how to manage stressors, very few of us have learned how to help our body recover from stress itself. You'll learn the difference between external stressors and your body's biological stress response, why emotional eating is often about nervous system regulation rather than willpower, and practical ways to help your body recognize that the danger has passed. In this episode, Janell discusses: The difference between stressors and stress Why your body can stay stuck in survival mode long after the problem is over How emotional eating can become a strategy for regulating your nervous system The fight, flight, and freeze responses Why completing the stress cycle matters for healing Simple practices that help your…
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