Episode 3: Why You Feel Stuck, Tired, and Overwhelmed

(Your Nervous System May Be in Survival Mode)

Why does it feel so hard to slow down… even when you know you need to?

In a previous episode, we explored the ways your body asks you to slow down—through subtle signals like fatigue, overwhelm, and the urge to pause.

But if you’ve ever found yourself pushing through anyway…

this episode explores why.

In this episode of Soul Medicine with Dr. Laura, we take a deeper look at the nervous system and how it shapes the way you respond to stress.

We break down the biology behind fight, flight, and freeze—and how these protective responses, while designed to keep you safe, can become patterns that keep you stuck.

Over time, when stress is ongoing and layered, your sy ...