The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy Is Your Nervous System Stuck in Fight or Flight?
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Feb 16, 2026 A deep dive into HPA axis dysfunction and why chronic stress keeps the nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight. Discussion of six common causes, including childhood trauma, toxins, poor diet, and gut dysbiosis. Practical coverage of seven natural regulation strategies like sleep routines, adaptogens, magnesium and omega-3s, sensible exercise, meditation, and social support.
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Modern News Cycles Keep HPA Axis Engaged
- Chronic everyday stressors and constant news consumption can keep the HPA axis activated even without immediate danger.
- Mindy explains repeated stress waves and phone/news checking re‑agitate fight or flight while you sit on the couch.
Limit News And Phone Checking To Stop Repeated Triggers
- Reduce chronic stress exposure by limiting news/phone checking and breaking cycles of repeated re‑activation.
- Mindy warns daily waves of stress and constant phone news consumption keep the nervous system convinced safety is absent.
LA Fire Trigger Kept Her Brain In Running Mode
- Mindy describes fleeing Pacific Palisades fires and how her brain stayed in a running loop for months until she revisited the area.
- Returning two months later helped her brain register safety and begin letting go of the threat memory.
