Why healing can’t happen in fight-or-flight If you’ve ever wondered why your body won’t respond — even when you’re eating well, supporting digestion, and “doing everything right” — the answer often isn’t another protocol. It’s the nervous system. Healing doesn’t happen in a body that feels unsafe. And for many people, safety isn’t a given
A grounded, non-obsessive approach to gut healing that actually supports long-term recovery Gut healing has become the place so many people start — and the place many quietly get stuck. If you’ve spent months or years focused on your gut, cycling through eliminations, supplements, protocols, and food rules, you’re not alone. And you’re not failing.
Back in college, it took a lot to really fatigue my muscles. The trainer at UO could get me there, but on my own it usually meant 5–7 mile runs before I felt that satisfying soreness. These days? A half-mile run with a stroller can do me in. (The toddler likes speed.) Different body, different
When I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, my protocols ran between $1,200 and $1,800 a month. Parasite stacks, detoxes, thyroid support, nutrient replenishment — you name it, I was on it. And honestly? I needed it. My body was on the edge, and that big, expensive stack kept me afloat. But here’s the Catch-22: in