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354 - 3 Popular Wellness Trends That Might Be Dysregulating Your Nervous System

May 13, 2025 • Michelle Grosser - Inspired by Brene Brown, Mel Robbins & Rachel Hollis

You’re doing your best to take care of yourself—maybe even trying to keep up with the wellness trends you’ve been seeing everywhere.

But if you still feel anxious, wired, or totally drained… there might be more going on under the surface.

In today’s episode, we’re calling it out: Not all wellness trends are good for your nervous system. 💥

You’ll learn the real reason your body can’t tell the difference between “good” and “bad” stress—and how that impacts your hormones, energy, and mood

We’re breaking down:

The real science behind these trends
When they can help (and when they really, really can’t)
What to try instead if your nervous system is on edge
How to tell if a “wellness routine” is pushing you further into survival mode

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I still feel off even when I’m doing all the ‘right’ things?”—this is your episode.

🎧 Hit play now and learn how to stop chasing trends and start actually healing.

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