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How IFS parts play a role in our sleep and stress mini series - Ep 6/8
This is a 7 part series. If you’re just joining us, make sure to catch up by starting with Episode 45.
In This EpisodeYou WIll Discover:
How Protectors Affect Stress:
- Cortisol and Digestion:
- During stress, cortisol redirects blood flow away from the digestive tract and toward the brain and muscles.
- Digestion slows down or stops altogether, conserving resources for survival actions.
- Chronic stress leads to digestive issues, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
- Hypertension and Headaches:
- Protectors respond to stress by activating the fight-flight-freeze response.
- Elevated cortisol levels contribute to hypertension (high blood pressure).
- Chronic stress can trigger headaches and migraines.
Navigating Stress with IFS:
- Harmonizing Protectors:
- IFS aims to harmonize all parts so that they stop taxing your stress system.
