RewirePod
RewirePod is where science meets soul. Hosted by mind-body medicine educator Elena Earthman, this podcast explores how trauma, chronic illness, and stress shape the nervous system and how pleasure, rest, awe, and joy can rewire it.
Each episode blends research, storytelling, and somatic wisdom to help women heal from burnout, CPTSD, and overachievement. You'll hear insights on latest research in neuroplasticity, trauma, chronic stress, and the healing power of savoring and connection.
RewirePod
When Wellness Becomes a War
In this episode, we explore the science and lived reality of allostatic load—the cumulative cost of being in survival mode for too long. Drawing on the groundbreaking work of Dr. Bruce McEwen, we break down what allostasis means, how your body adapts to stress, and what happens when there’s no chance to recover.
You’ll learn:
- Why stress itself isn’t harmful—but the lack of recovery is
- The difference between everyday stress and long-term biological overload
- How energy balance explains fatigue, burnout, and chronic illness
- The two types of allostatic overload: depletion vs. chronic overdrive
- Why many “wellness” routines can actually increase stress and make healing harder
With science, soul, and personal storytelling, this episode invites you to rethink what’s really going on when your body starts to break down and how it might be trying to protect you, not punish you.