Lesson 5 of 7 6 min read 12 min listen
Stress & the Nervous System
Stress isn't a mood — it's an autonomic state you can learn to leave.
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Key takeaways
What to hold onto
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Have you ever felt like your body has a mind of its own?
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For those living with dysautonomia, everyday activities can become unpredictable.
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Symptoms such as dizziness, rapid heart rate, chronic fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, lightheadedness, and exercise intolerance often leave people searching for answers while feeling misunderstood.
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Leon explains how these symptoms are not random but can be signs that the nervous system is struggling to adapt and regulate the body efficiently.
Clinical Pearl from Dr. Leon
“Because healing begins when you stop fighting your body—and start helping it do what it was designed to do.”
— Dr. Jared Leon
Action steps
Practice this week
Try a 4-second inhale, 6-second exhale for two minutes.
Notice how your body feels afterward. That's parasympathetic tone.