The Appalachian Wellness Connection
Holistic Health from the Heart of East Tennessee
Welcome to Appalachian Wellness Connection, where Dr. Micheal Bryan and Dr. Kevin Britt explore the intersection of traditional wisdom and modern science in the pursuit of true wellness. Broadcasting from the foothills of East Tennessee, this podcast is your down-to-earth guide to holistic health—covering everything from chiropractic care and functional medicine to nutrition, detox, and sustainable lifestyle choices.
Whether you're a curious patient, a wellness enthusiast, or just someone looking for practical ways to feel better and live well, you’ll find real conversations, expert insights, and a whole lot of heart. Tune in as we break down complex health topics, share clinical experience, and reconnect you to what it means to feel good in your body, mind, and spirit.
The Appalachian Wellness Connection
#12 Balancing the Brain's CEO: The Hypothalamus Reset
Your hypothalamus is the CEO of your brain — calling the shots for your sleep, stress response, hormones, metabolism, and more. But modern life often pulls this powerful system out of sync with how it’s designed to function.
In this episode, we explore:
- 🧠 What the hypothalamus actually does (and why it matters)
- 🌙 How stress, poor sleep, artificial light, and irregular routines throw it off balance
- 🔄 Simple, science-backed strategies to reset your hypothalamus and restore your body’s natural rhythms
We’ll also share practical tools for improving energy, mood, hormonal balance, and long-term health — all by working with your brain’s biology instead of against it.
If you feel like your system is stuck in “survival mode,” this is your roadmap back to balance.