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Understanding the Science of Mind-Body Connection With Dr. Olivia Lesslar

The Wellness Mama Podcast

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Episode Highlights With Dr. Olivia Lesslar

What psychoneuroimmunology is and how understanding it can help improve our health
How everything relates to everything and why understanding this is important
What polyvagal therapy is and how addressing nervous system health is beneficial
The dorsal vagal response of fawn and how this affects the nervous system
How she looks at hormones differently than her peers
Getting to the why of hormone imbalances
Symptoms as messengers and how to learn how to listen to your body
What a food matrix is and why it is important
Why we actually get more nutrients from food than from the same amount in a supplement
How to send safety signals to your body
Yet another reason to get morning sunlight and what photo prevention is

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