CYCLICAL Podcast · Dr. Cassandra Wilder ND

Regulating Your Nervous System with Lindsay Dorka

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Chronic stress shows up as headaches, TMJ, insomnia, fatigue, gut problems, hormonal chaos, and a destroyed immune system.

Cassandra Wilder interviews occupational therapist Lindsay Dorka on nervous system regulation. Episode addresses the trending wellness term by defining dysregulation (physical symptoms, emotional patterns, behavioral changes) and explaining a regulated nervous system isn't constant calm but flexibility to handle stress and return to baseline. Lindsay shares her pandemic burnout experience and explains both body-based and mindset approaches to healing, challenging normalized hustle culture.

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A calm, practical first look at what nervous-system regulation can feel like in everyday life.

Cassandra Wilder and Lindsay Dorka make nervous system regulation feel concrete. They tie it to the racing heart, tight stomach, shallow breathing, and other body cues that show up when stress spikes, then keep the focus on simple ways to find a steadier footing.

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For when your body is on high alert and you want a gentler way to settle it.

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