Episode description
What if the key to conquering stress and chronic pain lies within your nervous system?
Join host Joe Steele as he sits down with Dr. Helen Porat, a former gymnast turned Physical Therapist, to explore how understanding and regulating your nervous system can transform your wellbeing.
From the surprising ways your past shapes your present health to simple techniques for managing stress and pain, this conversation uncovers practical biohacking strategies anyone can use.
Discover how posture, breathing, and emotional health connect to your body's control center, and learn how to break free from the cycle of discomfort with small, effective changes.
Perfect for biohackers and beginners alike, this episode offers clear, actionable advice to optimize your life.
Ready to hack your health? Listen now and unlock your body's potential.
Episode Resources:
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Episode Highlights:
00:00 Understanding the Nervous System
04:44 The Impact of Chronic Stress on Health
09:41 Demystifying the Vagus Nerve
13:51 Recognizing Symptoms of a Dysregulated Nervous System
18:01 The Role of Technology in Stress Levels
22:11 Regulating the Nervous System for Better Health
24:12 Differentiating Therapeutic Approaches
26:33 The Importance of Breathwork
32:42 Sleep and Nervous System Regulation
34:38 Supporting Children's Nervous System Health
37:43 Understanding Trauma and the Nervous System
39:54 Technology and Nervous System Regulation
42:18 Simple Practices for Stress Management
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