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
Why digestion, blood sugar, sleep, and stress matter more than protocols If you’ve ever done “all the right things” — cleaned up your diet, addressed your gut, supported hormones, tried supplements or protocols — and still felt stuck, this is usually why. The foundations weren’t in place. Not because you didn’t care.Not because you didn’t
For years I thought sleep was optional — a luxury for people with fewer kids, lighter to-do lists, and more margin. Coffee was my stand-in. But here’s the truth: sleep isn’t optional. It’s the body’s most advanced healing therapy. Without it, even the cleanest food and best supplements can only get you so far. 1.