Ep 132. Why are chronic symptoms more common among “type A” perfectionists who struggle to slow down? How does the nervous system directly connect to histamine intolerance? We are back with Michelle Shapiro, RD for a deeply moving conversation on what it actually means to “regulate your nervous system” in a world where social media makes it look easy. If you’re dealing with mystery, chronic histamine symptoms – this is the missing piece you need to know in order to begin feeling safe in your body once again. In this part 2 deep dive, Michelle Shapiro explains the crucial connection between anxiety, nervous system dysregulation and chronic immune activation. She shares why the path to healing requires both practical tools to reduce symptoms in the moment AND addressing the emotional patterns that keep our bodies stuck in fight-or-flight mode. Michelle also walks us through how to “separate the symptoms from the response to the symptom,” build nervous system resilience by learning how to say no, owning your “weird,” setting boundaries, and embracing your authentic needs. For anyone feeling trapped in a spiral of unbearable symptoms, this episode provides a road map for creating safety within your body, even when you are at your lowest. 

HERE'S THE JUICE:

• Why nervous system activation could be the missing piece to healing histamine issues 

• Why chronic illness often appears in "hypervigilant people pleasers" 

• The paradox of spiritual healing vs. immediate symptom management

• How trauma and childhood experiences shape our threat response

• The importance of creating physical and emotional safety in order to heal

• Why relationships and community support are crucial for nervous system regulation

• Tools and tips to expand your nervous system capacity while still living your life 

• Why symptoms are temporary messengers 

• The role of the limbic system in MCAS

• What’s happening on a cellular level during a histamine flare

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