What if the key to feeling better wasn't doing more but learning how to support your body differently? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Meg, founder of Wise Moves with Meg, movement educator, and advocate for sustainable wellness, to explore the connection between nervous system regulation, cortisol, chronic stress, autoimmune disease, and healing through intentional movement. After being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at just 13 years old, Meg's life took a path she never expected. What began as a personal journey navigating chronic pain, inflammation, and uncertainty eventually became her life's work: helping others reconnect with their bodies, manage pain, regulate their nervous systems, and build a healthier relationship with movement. Together, we unpack the pressure many women feel to push harder, exercise more, and constantly optimize their health and why that approach can often backfire, especially for those living with chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, burnout, or elevated stress levels. Whether you're navigating an autoimmune diagnosis, feeling stuck in a cycle of stress and exhaustion, or simply looking for a more nourishing approach to wellness, this episode offers both practical tools and a powerful reminder that healing doesn't have to come from an all-or-nothing mindset. In this episode, we discuss: • Meg's journey of being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 13• Living with autoimmune disease and chronic pain• Nervous system regulation and why it matters for healing• The connection between cortisol, stress, inflammation, and overall health• Why high-intensity workouts aren't always the answer• The rise of Pilates, yoga, and mindful movement practices• Building a sustainable fitness routine without burnout• Pain management strategies that support long-term wellness• Letting go of perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking• Learning to work with your body instead of against it• How movement can become a tool for healing, resilience, and self-trust This conversation is especially for you if: ✓ You're living with an autoimmune disease or chronic illness✓ You've been told to "push through" despite feeling exhausted✓ You're struggling with inflammation, stress, or burnout✓ You want to understand the role of the nervous system in healing✓ You're looking for a gentler, more sustainable approach to movement✓ You want to feel stronger, healthier, and more connected to your body FREE GIFT FROM MEG Meg is hosting a free week of nourishing movement designed to help you move your body in a way that supports healing, mobility, strength, and nervous system regulation. Join here:https://lovefrom.wisemoveswithmeg.com/20-minute-moves Connect with Meg:Website: https://wisemoveswithmeg.comInstagram: @wisemoveswithmeg If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need this reminder: your body is not broken, and healing doesn't have to come from extremes. Thanks for being here, Follow Hope on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hopeflawse/?hl=en Mindset and manifestation coaching: https://www.hopeflawse.com