We had 2 questions come in from listeners about chronic stress and autoimmune issues in the ND marriage and how to build resiliency and calm the central nervous system in high-stress environments.
Today, Dan and Stephanie talked with Jana Smith, an expert in this area.
About Jana:
Bio: Jana Smith is a Certified Nervous System and Somatics Coach with a Master’s Degree in Health Education. Jana’s experience with neurodiversity began in her family of origin and included her diagnosis of ADHD as an adult. She also has firsthand experience navigating chronic illness. After 7 years of debilitating symptoms, Jana found relief by learning how to build resilience through nervous system regulation. She has made it her life’s work to help others bounce back so they can thrive instead of just surviving.
Talking points:
1. Chronic illness is connected to stress, even if we don’t feel stressed out. Low-level ongoing
nervous system dysregulation leaves us vulnerable to developing symptoms and illnesses
(physical and emotional).
2. Define and explain the causes of nervous system dysregulation.
Factors that affect our propensity to dysregulate:
