How Nervous System Dysregulation Keeps You Stuck (and How to Heal)

Have you ever felt like your body is working against you? Maybe you struggle with anxiety, chronic fatigue, or mysterious health symptoms no doctor can fully explain. What if I told you that your nervous system is not broken—but actually doing exactly what it was designed to do?

In a recent episode of Mamahood After Trauma, I sat down with Dr. Satya, a specialist in the neurobiology of stress, who shared eye-opening insights into how trauma, stress, and even everyday life can rewire our nervous systems—keeping us stuck in survival mode.

Dr. Satya’s own journey started with a childhood car accident that went undiagnosed for nearly two decades. By the time she was 16, she was collapsing from adrenal fatigue, battling chronic pain, and being misdiagnosed left and right. It wasn’t until she was deep in her chiropractic training that she uncovered the true cause: her brain had actually herniated out of her skull at age seven.

Her story is powerful, but what’s even more incredible is the work she does now to help others heal. Here are three key takeaways from our conversation:

👉 Your nervous system controls everything. If your brain thinks you’re in danger, it deprioritizes digestion, fertility, immunity, and even emotional regulation. This is why trauma survivors often struggle with gut issues, autoimmune problems, and anxiety.

👉 Trauma isn’t just emotional—it’s physical. Stress isn’t just about emotions; it’s also about how your body stores tension. Whether from a major event (like childbirth or an accident) or microtraumas (like bad posture and daily stress), your nervous system adapts to keep you safe—but at a cost.

👉 Healing starts with nervous system regulation. Instead of forcing ourselves to “push through,” true healing begins with calming and rebalancing the nervous system.

If you’re ready to understand your body in a whole new way, don’t miss this episode.