The silent strain: How stress is rewiring your body (and how to begin reversing it).

We often think of stress as a mental or emotional issue. But really, stress is a full-body experience.

From tight muscles to digestive issues, your body is constantly responding to the pressures you face. And the longer stress hangs around, the more deeply it embeds itself… unless we take steps to support the nervous system.

Stress can cause body aches and pains, and the longer it hangs around, the more deeply it embeds itself.

In episode 23 of The Brain Changers™ podcast, I spoke with Craig Collings-Wells, a holistic massage therapist from Ethereal Holistic Massage, about how stress manifests in the body and how we can begin to release it.

The body keeps the score

As Craig explains, the nervous system – particularly the vagus nerve – plays a huge role in how we respond to stress. When we’re in a constant state of ‘fight or flight,’ our digestion slows, our muscles stay tense, and our immune function weakens. Over time, this can lead to burnout, chronic fatigue, and illness.

So, what can you do?

The good news is that you can support your nervous system and bring your body back into balance. In this episode, Craig and I explore techniques like:

• Deep breathing and body awareness

  
  

• The power of safe, therapeutic touch

  
  

• How massage therapy helps regulate the stress response

  
  

• Recognising signs of nervous system dysregulation

Listen to the full episode

If you’re feeling stuck, tense or tired, this one’s for you. Tune in to hear Craig’s insights, plus some simple strategies you can start using right away.🎧 Click here to listen to the episode

Guest bio

Craig Collings-Wells is a holistic massage therapist based in South Australia. Through his practice, Ethereal Holistic Massage, he helps people reconnect with their bodies and release tension held by stress and trauma.

Follow Craig

Website: etherealholisticmassage.com.au

Instagram: @ethereal_holistic_massage

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