Ep 89: Stress, the Nervous System & Whole Body Health with Dr. Wendy Henrichs

Ep 89 | If you’ve ever felt like your body is talking to you, but you’re not sure how to listen, this conversation offers a powerful reframe.

In this episode of Homes That Heal, Jen sits down with Dr. Wendy Henrichs for a deep, grounded conversation about chiropractic care, the nervous system, and how the body responds to physical, emotional, and environmental stress. This isn’t about chasing symptoms or quick fixes—it’s about understanding how the spine, nervous system, mindset, and lifestyle all work together to support healing.

Dr. Wendy shares why chiropractors aren’t just “back doctors,” how stress and stored emotion can show up as physical pain, and why creating safety for the nervous system is foundational for healing. Together, they explore the intersection of science and what some call “the woo”—from energy, breath, and visualization to nutrition, movement, and daily rhythms that help the body adapt and restore balance.

🕒 In this episode:
[08:06] – Why chiropractic is about the nervous system and whole body health
[16:15] – How stress, thoughts, and emotions impact physical health
[19:30] – The spine as the body’s communication highway
[23:37] – Energy, visualization, and the body’s ability to release stored tension
[34:40] – Physical, chemical, and emotional stress—and how they overlap
[41:57] – Simple ways to support energy, movement, and healing every day

This episode is an invitation to stop fighting your body—and start working with it.

Meet Dr. Wendy Henrichs:
Dr. Wendy Henrichs is a Board Certified Chiropractic Pediatrician and Nutrition Counselor who has practiced with her husband, Scott, since 1994. She specializes in women’s health, pediatrics, pregnancy, and newborn care, with a strong focus on nervous system support and whole-body healing.

Her practice integrates chiropractic care with tools like cold laser, PEMF, vibration therapy, therapeutic exercise, and genetic testing to support patients at every stage of life. Dr. Wendy is a former Chair of the Wisconsin Chiropractic Examining Board, a past Director and Treasurer of the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association, and was named the 2012 Wisconsin Chiropractor of the Year for her leadership and commitment to patient care.

She is also the author of Shift in Health, a series focused on simple, sustainable changes that help people live better—one small shift at a time.

Connect with Dr. Wendy Henrichs:
Timberland Chiropractic: www.timberlandchiropractic.com
Shift in Health Articles: https://timberlandchiropractic.com/blog/
Dr. Henrichs on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendy.henrichs.7

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🌐 Episode Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/2026/02/24/stress-the-nervous-system-whole-body-health/

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