Trauma Rewired
Stress Response In Relationship
Jan 22, 2024
This podcast episode explores the impact of stress on relationships and the body, discussing topics such as the HPA axis, developmental trauma, shame, and the physiological response to stress. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and retraining the nervous system to improve overall well-being and build resilience.
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- Chronic stress in relationships can lead to negative physical effects such as muscle degradation, immune system dysfunction, and increased inflammation.
- Attachment styles developed in childhood can influence how individuals respond to stress in adult relationships, potentially leading to difficulties in maintaining healthy connections.
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The impact of stress on the body
Chronic stress can exhaust the body's ability to resist, leading to physical and emotional strain. Stress is present in every relationship, and it is crucial for the stress to resolve itself. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis plays a key role in the body's stress response, releasing hormones like cortisol. High levels of cortisol can lead to negative effects such as muscle degradation, fat storage, immune system degradation, and increased inflammation, potentially resulting in physical disease and illness.
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