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Hormones

When Your Stress Hijacks Your Hormones

December 23, 2025

In this episode, Melissa Eich discusses the intricate relationship between the nervous system and hormonal balance, particularly in women.

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I'm a Registered Nurse turned Functional health, mindset, and weight-loss resistance coach. I use a root-cause approach to healing your body, understanding your mind and embracing your emotional body to learn what is blocking you from losing weight and keeping it off. 

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Summary
In this episode, Melissa Eich discusses the intricate relationship between the nervous system and hormonal balance, particularly in women. She emphasizes that many of the struggles women face, such as stress and hormonal imbalances, stem from a dysregulated nervous system rather than hormonal issues alone. Melissa explores how childhood conditioning affects adult behavior and stress responses, and she offers practical tools, including breathwork, to help listeners regain control over their bodies and emotions. The episode culminates in an invitation to join a five-day immersion program aimed at fostering body wisdom and understanding the connection between stress, hormones, and overall well-being.

Keywords
nervous system, hormones, stress management, women’s health, body wisdom, emotional regulation, breathwork, childhood conditioning, hormonal balance, self-care

Chapters
00:00 The Daily Struggle: A Familiar Scenario
01:20 Understanding the Nervous System
02:54 Hormones vs. Nervous System: The Real Issue
04:37 The Impact of Stress on Hormones
13:57 Childhood Conditioning and Its Effects
20:38 Recognizing Nervous System Dysregulation
30:33 Breathwork: A Tool for Regulation
35:34 Invitation to Change: From Diet Culture to Body Wisdom

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