Resources: Book a wellness consultation with Dr. Leah Hahn D. C. at Body In Balance Wellness Center in Golden, CO →https://www.bodyinbalancechiropractic.com/

Survival mode is supposed to be temporary. But what happens when your body never leaves it?

In this episode of Healing Beyond the Symptoms, Dr. Leah Hahn, D.C. unpacks the hidden costs of living in fight-or-flight mode—from chronic fatigue and shallow sleep to hormonal imbalances and emotional disconnection.

You’ll learn:

• Why survival mode hijacks your energy, hormones, and joy
  
  
• The physical and emotional costs of staying stuck in fight-or-flight
  
  
• How stress physiology fuels IBS, anxiety, burnout, and more
  
  
• The difference between regulating your nervous system and truly healing it
  
  
• Simple daily practices to create micro-signals of safety

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Survival Mode

00:35 Understanding Survival Mode

01:28 The Impact of Chronic Stress

03:16 Physical and Emotional Costs

05:48 Personal Experiences and Lessons

10:40 Practical Steps to Regulate Stress

14:11 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

15:21 Conclusion and Invitation

If you’ve been “doing all the self-care” but still feel drained, this episode will help you understand why—and what you can do about it.

Are you waiting for the “perfect time” to begin your healing journey? The truth is, there will never be a perfect time—and waiting only keeps you stuck. Healing doesn’t have to start big. It just has to start.

In this episode of Healing Beyond the Symptoms, Dr. Leah Hahn explains how small, aligned steps can create lasting transformation. You’ll hear real stories of clients who stopped waiting for the perfect conditions and discovered that taking action created the momentum they needed.

Discover how nervous system-based care, daily awareness practices, and the power of habit stacking can shift your body into healing mode. Learn why presence—not perfection—is the foundation of transformation and how to start your healing process today.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why healing isn’t about fixing yourself, but reconnecting
  
  
• How nervous system-based care creates momentum for lasting change
  
  
• The power of habit stacking to support new health routines
  
  
• Why safety is the foundation of transformation, not a luxury
  
  
• Simple daily practices like breath resets, posture check-ins, and affirmations to support your body
  
  

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: The First Step to Healing

00:37 Understanding the Healing Journey

01:30 The Importance of 'Why' in Healing

02:18 Shifting Patterns and Habits

02:53 Real-Life Healing Stories

04:01 Starting with Awareness

05:29 The Power of Habits

09:10 Clinical Insights and Stress Signals

11:09 Breathing and Posture Techniques

13:22 Present Time Consciousness

14:38 Affirmations and Small Choices

16:47 Conclusion: Begin Your Healing Now

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, this episode will help you take your first aligned step. Healing begins now.

Resources
Book a wellness consultation with Dr. Leah Hahn D. C. at Body in Wellness, Golden CO →https://www.bodyinbalancechiropractic.com/

Walking into a new doctor’s office can feel intimidating—especially when past experiences left you feeling rushed, unheard, or dismissed. At Body in Balance, your first visit is designed to be different.

In this episode of Healing Beyond the Symptoms, Dr. Leah Hahn, D.C. explains:

• Why safety and presence are the foundation of true healing
• The step-by-step process of your first visit
• How non-invasive nervous system testing works
• Why gentle chiropractic care can create profound changes
• How individualized care plans help you shift from survival mode to healing mode

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Overcoming the Fear of Chiropractic Care

01:12 Creating a Nurturing Environment at Body and Balance

01:49 Dr. Leah Hahn's Journey to Chiropractic

04:28 Understanding Your Health History and Needs

05:28 Non-Invasive Testing and Nervous System Assessment

07:11 Gentle and Individualized Chiropractic Care

10:01 The Healing Process and Creating an Action Plan

11:02 Patient Experiences and Emotional Wellbeing

12:52 Conclusion: Your Path to Deeper Healing

If you’ve ever been curious about nervous system-based chiropractic—or if fear of the unknown has kept you from making that first appointment—this conversation will give you clarity, reassurance, and hope.