Episode 39: Stress, Immunity, and Why You Keep Getting Sick

Stress doesn’t just make you moody, it directly impacts your immune system. Most people don’t get sick when life is calm, they get sick when they’re already under pressure.

In this episode, we’re talking about how chronic stress impacts your immune system in real life. Why stress changes immune signaling, why piling on “immune support” often makes things worse, and what actually helps when your system is already carrying too much.

We’ll walk through practical ways to reduce immune load during stressful seasons, support nervous system regulation, steady blood sugar, protect sleep timing, and use herbs like hawthorn and elderberry with intention instead of overreaction.

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I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws!

☮️🌿🐾

Jo

Episode 38: Why Kindness Matters More Than Ever for Stress and Mental Health

In a world that feels louder, harsher and more divided than ever, kindness can feel rare and even suspicious.

In this episode, I break down how acts of kindness directly impact stress levels, mental health and nervous system regulation. We’ll talk about the science behind kindness, why small moments matter more than big gestures and how both giving and receiving kindness can create real physiological shifts.

This is a grounded, honest conversation about staying human in a stressed-out world, without wearing rose-colored glasses.

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I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws!

☮️🌿🐾

Jo

Episode 37: Stuck in Your Head: When You Can’t See Past the Pain

Tunnel vision is a survival response and when it shows up outside of real danger, it can quietly turn destructive.

In this episode, we talk about what happens when the brain narrows its focus under stress, depression, anxiety, or trauma and why losing perspective can make pain feel permanent. We explore why some people get stuck there and what it really takes to interrupt the spiral.

If this episode hits close to home, please reach out.

• If you’re in the U.S., you can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential, and available 24/7.
• If someone came to mind while listening, check on them. That interruption can save a life.

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I hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws!

☮️🌿🐾

Jo