The Wellness Mama Podcast Stress vs. Safety: The Hidden Signals That Affect Your Health (Solo Episode)
May 7, 2025
Discover the vital difference between stress and safety signals for your health. Explore how under-eating, poor sleep, and loneliness create silent danger alerts in your nervous system. Uncover simple, free methods to reassure your body that it is safe. Learn how nourishment, movement, and sunlight are powerful messages rather than mere habits. Shift your wellness perspective from a project to a journey of remembrance, rooted in trust and compassion for your own healing.
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Safety Signals Enable Healing
- Feeling safe signals the nervous system to heal and rest, beyond mental stress alone.
- Nutritional choices including protein, micronutrients, and adequate calories strongly influence these safety signals.
Nourish With Breakfast
- Prioritize a nutrient-dense breakfast rich in protein, micronutrients, and minerals.
- Avoid skipping meals to signal your body that food resources are plentiful.
Early Eating Improves Sleep
- Stop eating when the sun goes down to allow proper digestion before sleep.
- Focus on earlier eating windows to enhance deep healing during sleep.