The wellness space is flooded with information, protocols and experiences/retreats focused on the nervous system. We are told repeatedly that our nervous systems are dysfunctional, dysregulated, hypersensitive or burned out. We are told that all you need is a reset, rewire or reprogram your nervous system, you will finally find your health. This trend has exploded since 2020, but it’s hardly new. What we call nervous system dysfunction today was once called “adrenal fatigue." Though completely unrecognized by the western medical system, adrenal fatigue was fully embraced by functional medicine. With it came diets, supplements, and practices that promised to give your tired biology a moment to rest, support the biochemical insufficiency, and help you manage your stress. Initially, the functional medicine approach helped. But, eventually it failed to move the needle. At the same time, the message evolved; what was once considered localized failure became global collapse – the idea that it was more than just the adrenals; it was your nervous system as a whole that was stuck, frozen, unbalanced, or simply broken. But, what hasn’t entered the conversation? The role of the nervous system as an interface between you and the environment. A biophysical, decentralized network responsible for transforming energy and information into action and adaptation, designed to remain in constant flow with nature’s decentralized network. By excluding the deeper story from the conversation, we’ve forgotten that our bodies aren’t broken. It’s the environment that’s broken. We can’t reset, rewire or reprogram anything–this job belongs only to nature. Maybe this is you. Maybe you’re somebody who feels a sense of chronic stress, overwhelm, anxiety or panic. Maybe you’ve tried a nervous system reset, a diet, a protocol, a supplement or even gone to a retreat or an experience. Maybe, despite doing it all right, you still feel trapped by the battle being waged between you and the environment. Or maybe it’s someone close to you–a family member, a friend, a coworker. There’s no doubt that somebody in your life, whether you realize it or not, would identify with the daily struggle of anxiety, overwhelm, fatigue or panic created by the chronic mismatch of modern living. If you fall into either category, this episode is for you. In Part 1, we talk about: why everyone seems to be identifying with the idea that their nervous system is a problem; where this story originated; the biochemical perspective and where it falls short; how the story has evolved into the modern day belief that global nervous system collapse is the issue; and what you can do to break this cycle. In Part 2, we explore the biophysics of the nervous system: how it should be functioning versus what is happening in the modern world; the role of POMC, UV light and neuromelanin; why living a proper earth day is the only reset that will truly drive deeper health; and what this all means for the next generation. Part 2 is available exclusively to Premium members–if you would like to hear that episode, you can join here: fieldlab.mn.co [Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, health, or professional advice and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. Any reliance on information provided through the podcast is solely at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. If you think you’re having a medical emergency, please contact your healthcare provider or call 911 immediately.]
