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We are moving (to France!) and so today’s episode is a replay of a very early episode, that some of you may have not yet listened to!

I see chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation a lot in our community - so I really encourage you to listen to this episode because healing is more than nutrition and supplements.

If you were eating a totally anti-inflammatory diet but you were experiencing chronic stress, would that have an impact on your pain levels?

My answer? It’s very, very likely.

There are two key factors that cause further inflammation in our bodies when it comes to our lifestyle.

1. Stress, tension and danger signals are often experienced in two places in the body: the neck and shoulders, and the pelvic floor. The body is trying to protect the vital organs in the pelvis and abdomen and so in response to stress, our body believes there’s danger and clenches and tightens the pelvic floor. This creates further pain, nerve sensitivity, muscle and organ dysfunction and distortion and ultimately up-regulates inflammation as a result.
2. The brain is designed to recognise stress and danger signals as a priority because it’s programmed to keep us safe. Because of this, it’s much easier and quicker for the body to recognise danger signals and to send these signals (which can translate to pain signals) to the brain. Stress and danger signals actually cause heightened pain levels because your body is hyper sensitive and is hyper aware of any indications of threat, and so will send pain signals to let you know something is wrong.

In this episode I’m going to dive into how to create more SIMS (safety in my system signals) in your every day life to calm down your nervous system and ultimately calm down that inflammatory response. I provide questions, activities and step by step guidance on how to create an ant—inflammatory lifestyle for endometriosis!

Show notes:

Headspace meditation app

Why We Sleep

The Zimzum of Love

Communication, Relationships and Endometriosis with Melanie Cox

Relate

You Need A Budget book

You Need A Budget app

Managing Money and Dealing with Financial Struggles with Endometriosis with Michelle Manuel of Her Wealth IQ

Radiant Life Design

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I’m excited to announce that I’ve joined a new podcast network called Connectd Podcasts. Connectd Podcasts is a new mission-driven network focused on helping podcasts like this grow and thrive! I’m thrilled to be a part of a network bringing positive content to the world through diverse voices and perspectives. Be sure to check out some of the other great shows including The Period Party by Nicole Jardim and Beyond Trauma by Lara Land!

This episode is produced by Ora Podcasts.

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