011.The Hidden Reason You're Tired, Bloated, and in Pain (It's Not Your Diet) - with Dr. Emily
Episode notes
You've cleaned up your diet. You're trying to sleep more. You're doing the exercises. So why does your body still feel exhausted, inflamed, and stuck?
In this episode, I'm talking about something that might surprise you coming from a pelvic health physical therapist: your nervous system. No, this isn't a mental health episode — it's about how your sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system directly impacts nutrient absorption, tissue healing, sleep quality, and your ability to build strength and recover.
If your body has been stuck in survival mode more often than you realize, no amount of "perfect" habits will get you the results you're looking for.
Tune in to learn:
- Why nervous system regulation is a physical therapy issue, not just a "self-care" buzzword
- How chronic stress states block healing, digestion, and recovery
- Why this is especially important for pelvic floor dysfunction, postpartum bodies, and chronic pain
- Practical ways to shift your body out of fight-or-flight and into a healing state
This episode connects the dots between what you're feeling and what's actually happening in your body.
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