Reducing Inflammation Activates Neuroplasticity

Elizabeth Yarnell introduces Ellen Daulerio who shares a unique health perspective from her time in Japan. Ellen discusses her health challenges after returning to the US and how neuroplasticity aided her recovery. The episode discusses chronic stress physiology, chronic illness as a repeated memory, and the emotional impact on physical health. Ellen highlights the importance of safety signals, the influence of internal stories, and shares a simple exercise for managing pain and anxiety. The discussion covers the pitfalls of a "fix it" mindset, offering strategies to soften it, and concludes with insights on thriving versus surviving.

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(0:00) Introduction, Elizabeth's story, and podcast purpose (1:21) Guest introduction: Ellen Daulerio and her background (2:56) Ellen's professional journey and health challenges (5:27) Life in Tokyo and health impact (7:50) Returning to the US and ongoing struggles (9:10) Realization of missing link in chronic illness treatment (10:52) The autonomic nervous system's role in health (12:18) Chronic stress physiology and body impact (16:39) The limbic system and its role in chronic illness (20:22) Chronic illness as memory on replay (24:15) Personal anecdote: memory and stress connection (26:31) Mind, emotions, and physical well-being (28:11) Limbic system and signals of safety (30:14) Simple exercise for pain and anxiety management (32:24) The "fix it" focus trap in chronic illness (37:15) Allowing healing and listening to intuition (40:05) Where to find Ellen and her coaching program (41:32) Emphasizing the goal to thrive (42:23) Closing remarks and appreciation (42:58) Outro and call to action