Jen and Dan's Natural Healing with Plants
Jen and Dan meet weekly to have real conversations about using natural methods for health including foods and herbs that boost nutrition and balance the body's systems. They use their background in health science, nutrition, and herbalism and combine them with other lifestyle modalities to reach optimal health for their own lives and the lives of their clients. Jen and Dan are 2 southerners with a passion for natural living. They met at the School of Natural Healing and discovered that they have so many common interests with the same main goal: to help their community achieve optimal health without side effects.
The information in this podcast is for educational purposes only.
Jen and Dan's Natural Healing with Plants
Your Brain on Stress (Why You React, Not Think)
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Ever feel like you’re not thinking clearly when you’re stressed… or like you’re reacting in ways that don’t feel like “you”?
In this episode, we explore the “lizard brain” and “monkey brain” and simple ways to understand how your thinking changes under stress, and why that affects everything from your decisions to your digestion.
We also connect the dots between stress, nervous system regulation, and long-term health and how lifestyle, herbs, and food can help bring you back into a more grounded, clear, and responsive state.
In this episode:
- What the “lizard brain” really is and why it takes over
- How stress affects thinking
- The connection between stress and physical health
- What the “monkey brain” does to your daily state
- How movement, breath, and routine regulate your nervous system
- Herbs that support calm, clarity, and resilience
- The role of food and blood sugar in stress response
Medical Disclaimer
The information shared in this podcast and accompanying show notes is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This content is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your health routine, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a medical condition.
To your health!
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