Your Body on Stress: The Long-Term Impacts of Sympathetic Dominance

Gutsy Health | Nutrition and Medicine

In this episode of the Gutsy Health podcast, Dr. Jeff Wright shares his personal journey through health challenges, including gallbladder issues and the impact of stress on his body. The episode then explores the intricate connections between stress, healing, and overall health, focusing on topics like gut health, digestive function, and the impact of chronic stress on the adrenal glandsand immune system. Juanique and Dr Wright discuss how unresolved childhood trauma and chronic activation of the fight-or-flight response can lead to issues like adrenal fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and brain health challenges.

The conversation highlights tools for healing, including resilience-building practices, mindset shifts, and innovative therapies like neurofeedback and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Listeners will also learn how the gallbladder, liver, thyroid, and mitochondria are affected with high cortisol levels. Whether you’re navigating chronic illness or striving for better self-care, this episode offers actionable insights for long-term wellness.

Topic Discussed:
00:00 Dr Wrights Healing Journey
5:50 Understanding Stress and Its Impact on Health. Why people get stuck with healing
8:00 Chronic Stress and Its Implications. The Fight or Flight Response
13:21 Adrenal Maladaptation and Hormonal Imbalance
20:35 Understanding Stressors Beyond the Obvious
35:51 The Connection Between Stress and Gut Health
22:55 Stress on the Immune System
24:30 Mitochondrial Health and Stress Management
27:50 The Role of Digestion in Stress Response
33:50 The Impact of Stress on Liver Health
36:03 Hormonal Interplay: Stress, Thyroid, and Sex Hormones
44:10 Chronic Stress and Brain Health
46:20 Practical Strategies for Stress Management

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