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.

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

What if healing didn’t mean forcing your body, but inviting it to remember its own brilliance? That’s the power of Network Spinal. In this episode of Healing Beyond the Symptoms, Dr. Leah Hahn, D.C., chiropractor and functional wellness doctor at Body in Wellness in Golden, CO, explains how this gentle approach helps the nervous system release stored tension, reset old patterns, and move into true healing.

Unlike forceful adjustments, Network Spinal uses light, precise contacts along the spine to reconnect the mind and body, regulate stress, and create long-lasting transformation. Whether you’re living with chronic stress, unresolved trauma, or ongoing fatigue, this episode reveals why gentleness is often the missing key in healing.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Network Spinal

00:36 Common Misconceptions About Chiropractic Care

01:13 The Gentle Power of Network Spinal

02:43 Steps in the Network Spinal Healing Process

08:31 Real-Life Transformations

09:32 Understanding Stress and the Nervous System

13:43 What to Expect in a Network Spinal Session

15:59 Final Thoughts and Invitation

Discover in this episode:

• Why gentleness is the nervous system’s superpower
  
  
• How stored trauma and stress patterns show up in the body
  
  
• What to expect during a Network Spinal session
  
  
• How gentle care can increase energy, resilience, and emotional wellbeing
  
  
• Why your body isn’t broken—it’s patterned, and those patterns can change

If you’ve tried everything else and still feel stuck, Network Spinal may be the approach you’ve been searching for. Healing doesn’t always require intensity—sometimes the most powerful change comes from gentleness.

Subscribe to Healing Beyond the Symptoms on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform to learn more about root cause healing, functional medicine, and nervous system health.

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

Your body whispers before it screams. The question is, are you listening—or waiting until the signals get so loud that you can’t ignore them anymore?

In this episode of Healing Beyond the Symptoms, Dr. Leah Hahn, D.C., chiropractor and functional wellness doctor at Body in Wellness in Golden, CO, explains how stress first shows up as subtle signals: jaw tension, shallow breathing, afternoon crashes, restless nights. Too often, we brush them off—until they become migraines, autoimmune conditions, or full-blown burnout.

You’ll learn how to identify these early warning signs, understand what they mean, and practice simple tools like pausing, breathing, and body awareness to prevent chronic stress from turning into long-term health issues.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Listening to Your Body's Whispers

00:33 Understanding Stress Signals

02:03 The Importance of Breathing and Energy Levels

03:12 Chronic Stress and Its Consequences

06:47 Case Study: Ignoring Stress Signals

08:55 Practical Steps to Listen and Respond

12:33 Conclusion: Embrace Your Body's Wisdom

If you’ve been pushing through fatigue, ignoring headaches, or telling yourself you’ll “deal with it later,” this episode will help you listen sooner, respond better, and heal deeper.

Subscribe to Healing Beyond the Symptoms on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

#BurnoutRecovery #ChronicStress #HolisticHealing #NervousSystemHealing

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

Have you ever slept a full eight hours (or more) and still felt completely exhausted the next day? Fatigue isn’t always about the number of hours you sleep—it often runs deeper. In this episode of Healing Beyond the Symptoms, Dr. Leah Hahn, chiropractor and functional wellness doctor at Body in Wellness in Golden, CO, explains how nervous system dysregulation, chronic stress, and unresolved trauma can drain your energy no matter how much rest you get.

If you’ve been searching for answers to chronic fatigue, burnout, brain fog, and stress-related exhaustion, this episode will help you uncover the root causes of low energy and guide you toward real healing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why sleep alone can’t fix exhaustion—and what your body is really asking for
  
  
• The role of the nervous system in regulating stress, hormones, and energy
  
  
• How unresolved trauma and chronic stress live in the body and fuel fatigue
  
  
• Practical daily strategies to shift your body from fight-or-flight mode into rest and healing
  
  
• Tools to restore balance, resilience, and vitality without chasing quick fixes
  
  

Key Takeaways with Timestamps
00:00 Introduction: Why Rest Isn't Enough

00:34 Understanding Fatigue Beyond Sleep

01:31 The Role of Nervous System Dysregulation

02:20 Case Study: Overcoming Chronic Exhaustion

04:05 The Fight or Flight Response Explained

08:22 Behavioral Responses to Stress

10:48 The Physical Manifestations of Stress

18:38 Path to Regaining Energy and Healing

23:31 Practical Tips for Nervous System Regulation

25:07 Conclusion: Embrace Nervous System Healing

Subscribe to Healing Beyond the Symptoms on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—supplements, workouts, even therapy—yet you’re still exhausted, stressed, and disconnected? You’re not broken. Your body is trying to tell you something deeper.

I’m Dr. Leah Hahn, chiropractor and functional wellness doctor at Body in Wellness in Golden, CO. On Healing Beyond the Symptoms, I help you uncover the root causes of your health struggles so you can restore balance, resilience, and vitality.

Each week, I’ll share real stories, simple science, and practical tools to help you stop chasing quick fixes and start listening to what your body is really saying. Subscribe now to reconnect, heal, and thrive.

#FunctionalMedicine #HolisticHealing #NaturalHealth #WellnessPodcast