49. Your Teen’s Stress Isn’t ‘Normal’: Recognizing Hidden Nervous System Imbalances

In this episode of the Experience Miracles podcast, Dr. Tony Ebel discusses the critical relationship between teen health challenges and nervous system dysregulation. He shares personal experiences both as a father and chiropractor, explaining how many common teenage struggles - from anxiety to chronic illness - stem from nervous system imbalances rather than being "normal teenage problems." The episode provides hope and practical solutions for parents and teens dealing with these challenges.

[00:00:00] - Introduction and Core Message

• Teenagers' incredible resilience and healing potential
• Introduction to the Experience Miracles podcast focus

[00:01:00] - Shifting Perspective on Teen Years

• Why teenage years should be celebrated, not dreaded
• Dr. Ebel's personal experience as a father of teens

[00:05:00] - The Learning Experience: Two Influential Mom Stories

• How two patient interactions changed Dr. Ebel's perspective
• The importance of maintaining strong relationships through teen years

[00:11:00] - Understanding Modern Teen Challenges

• Why current teen struggles aren't "normal"
• The impact of social media and technology
• Rising rates of anxiety, depression, and health issues

[00:14:00] - Nervous System Basics

• Gas pedal (sympathetic) vs. brake pedal (parasympathetic)
• The role of the vagus nerve
• Understanding nervous system dysregulation

[00:18:00] - The Science Behind Teen Struggles

• How early life factors affect teen health
• Impact of social media and constant connectivity
• Statistics on teen mental health challenges

[00:22:00] - Physical Signs of Nervous System Dysregulation

• Sleep issues
• Digestive problems
• Immune system challenges
• Energy fluctuations

[00:26:00] - Understanding Subluxation

• Three stages of nervous system dysfunction
• How subluxation affects overall health
• Connection to common teen diagnoses

[00:32:00] - The Problem with Traditional Medical Approaches

• Limitations of medication-only solutions
• Why addressing root causes matters
• The incomplete "chemical imbalance" theory

[00:35:00] - Solution Framework

1. Changing perspective on teen challenges
2. Importance of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care
3. Supporting measures (sleep, nutrition, etc.)
4. Building partnerships with teens

[00:39:00] - Personal Message to Teenagers

• Dr. Ebel's own teenage struggles
• Hope for recovery and healing
• Importance of nervous system health

Link to the previous episode on Anxiety mentioned by Dr. Tony

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