Did you know that an estimated 90% of illnesses and diseases are rooted in stress? Medical research consistently highlights the profound connection between our mental and physical health, but many of us are only beginning to understand how stress impacts our bodies.

Most people live in a near-constant state of fear or worry, anticipating the next crisis or setback. This chronic unease keeps the sympathetic nervous system—the part of the body responsible for the “fight or flight” response—on high alert. When activated, it triggers a cascade of physiological changes: an accelerated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, shallow breathing, digestive disruptions, and more. The hormone epinephrine, better known as adrenaline, floods the bloodstream, preparing the body for danger that often isn’t real.

But what happens when this response never fully switches off?

For many, unresolved trauma from the past plays a significant role. Trauma isn’t just a memory in your mind—it’s a memory in your body. The nervous system doesn’t forget. Even when we aren’t consciously aware of past pain, implicit memories—unconscious imprints of traumatic events—linger in the body. A seemingly harmless event in the present can trigger these memories, catapulting the nervous system into overdrive. This can lead to emotional breakdowns, anxiety spirals, or even physical health crises.

The result? A vicious cycle of stress and illness, with our bodies caught in the crossfire.

To truly heal, we must go beyond simply managing symptoms. We need to address the root cause of stress: unresolved trauma and the nervous system’s inability to fully rest. Healing requires learning how to befriend the nervous system, resolving trauma stored deep within the subconscious and the body itself.

Restoring balance to the nervous system can unlock the body’s innate ability to heal, empowering us to step out of survival mode and into a state of resilience and thriving.

Your body is speaking—are you listening?