Our nervous systems are constantly interacting with the world around us. The air, the water, the food we eat, the spaces we move through each day. When you have a more finely tuned central nervous system, you may feel those influences much more quickly and more intensely.

This episode is part of Podcasthon, a global initiative where podcasters spotlight nonprofits making a positive difference. This year, I have chosen to highlight Green America, an organization that harnesses economic power to create a more socially just and environmentally sustainable society.

In this conversation, I speak to why environmental health is not separate from mental health. It is one of the foundations of nervous system care. I share how sensitive individuals are the early indicators when something in our environment is ...