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Book SynopsisHeal Your Nervous System is a 5-Step plan for building a thriving nervous system by leading influencer Dr. Linnea Passaler, creator of @HealYour Nervous System.
Trade Review“Heal Your Nervous System is a thoughtful exploration of nervous system dysregulation and its profound impact on health. Dr. Linnea Passaler offers a comprehensive approach, rooted in scientific research. This is a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of mind-body medicine.”
* Dr. Amy Shah, author of I’m So Effing Hungry *
“This well-researched guide explores the critical link between mental and physical health. The 5-stage roadmap, based on cutting-edge neurobiology and sensitivity research, is highly relevant for medical professionals seeking a holistic understanding of mind-body health, and for patients seeking relief from chronic conditions.”
* Sara Gottfried MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Hormone Cure *
“Heal Your Nervous System is a sensitive and sensible owner’s manual for your body and brain. Dr. Passaler helps you to better understand and manage your style of dealing with stress in a way that combines both acceptance of who you are and wisdom in getting to where you want to go.”
* David Spiegel, M.D., Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University *
"Dr. Linnea's book is going to tackle one of the very core issues within our modern society that stops us from living a fulfilling life. Her book provides the perfect amount of science to help the reader understand their physiology, whilst also being an enjoyable read. The tools she provides are undoubtedly going to help a lot of people. Everyone needs to know about nervous system regulation and Dr. Linnea has done a fantastic job at laying it down for the world."
* Nicole Vignola, neuroscientist and author of Rewire *
"Assured, bursting with well-researched and effective insights, accessibly written, Heal Your Nervous System is a resource for anyone seeking to learn effective and easy-to-adapt tools towards finding calm, clarity, purpose, connection and, most of all, mind-body integration! I can personally attest that Dr. Linnea is a passionate, masterful ‘cognoscenti’ of the well-regulated nervous system. Whether you’re looking to adapt a less stressful response to life’s demands, uncover a core purpose or forge more soothing connections with loved ones this book will help you embark on a transformative journey. The Chapters on Connection and Expansion were my particular favorites!"
* Josh Korda, Buddhist Pastor, author of Unsubscribe *
Table of ContentsA Field Guide to Nervous System Regulation:
How This Book Can Help You 6
Chapter 1 The Missing Piece of Your Healing Journey: A Dysregulated Nervous System
Chapter 2 Transitioning from Quick Fix to Long-Term Solution: The 4 Pillars of Nervous System Health
Chapter 3 The Sensitive Nervous System: Its Role in Your Path to Healing
Chapter 4 The Tipping Point: How Stress and Fear Lead to a Dysregulated Nervous System
Chapter 5 The 5-Stage Plan to Reverse Nervous System Dysregulation
Chapter 6 A Structure to Support Your Nervous System
Chapter 7 Stage 1: Awareness—Recognizing Your Nervous System Patterns
Chapter 8 Stage 2: Regulation—Building Agency through Embodied Safety
Chapter 9 Stage 3: Restoration—Rebuilding Nervous System Flexibility
Chapter 10 Stage 4: Connection—Repairing Bonds and Cultivating Kinship
Chapter 11 Stage 5: Expansion—Growing Your Capacity
Chapter 12 Connecting the Dots: The Ongoing Practice of Building a Coherent Life Narrative Chapter 13 Flourishing Like the Fern: Adapting Amid Challenges and Inspiring Others
Epilogue
About the Author
Acknowledgments
References
Index
