

227 - [Free Masterclass] Autoimmune isn’t random: it’s the overachiever’s body saying no ft. Sarah Murphy
7 snips Sep 24, 2025
Join Integrative and Quantum Health Expert Sarah Murphy, known as The Potent Plant, as she unpacks the rise of autoimmunity in busy, Type A women. Explore how prenatal stress and early attachment patterns imprint the nervous system, affecting lifelong health. Sarah reveals the connection between chronic stress, hormonal balance, and autoimmune responses. The discussion dives into healing through movement, nutrient replenishment, and emotional processing, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming self-care and authentic expression.
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Louise Healed Longstanding Fibromyalgia
- Louise shares that 20 years of fibromyalgia shifted after somatic therapy and integrative work.
- She reports significant pain reduction and improved daily function as a result.
Nervous System Starts In Utero
- Your first nervous system wiring happens in utero via maternal hormones and microbiome transfer.
- Early maternal stress epigenetically programs HPA axis sensitivity and lifelong stress reactivity.
Birth Shapes Microbiome And Vagal Tone
- Birth mode and immediate postnatal events shape microbiome, vagal tone and stress resilience.
- C-section, early cord clamping or separation can impair vagus development and long-term stress response.