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
Episode 4: The Vicious Cycle of Chronic Illness
This episode examines the gradual breakdown that happens when chronic stress overwhelms the body. It explains how long-term pressure affects the immune system, leading to inflammation, changes in brain function, fatigue, pain, and loss of motivation or pleasure. The episode traces how these processes reinforce each other, creating a cycle of worsening symptoms that can feel impossible to escape.