S1 E3: Stress Isn’t Just Mental

Stress is often treated as a mindset issue like it's something you should be able to think your way out of. In this episode of Root + Nourish, we unpack why stress is not just mental, but deeply physical. We talk through how the body responds to stress at the nervous system and hormonal level, how those responses affect digestion, energy, mood, and behavior, and why so many symptoms make sense when viewed through a physiological lens. This episode helps reframe stress from a personal failure into a biological response and sets the foundation for understanding nourishment, resilience, and capacity moving forward.