Episode 60: ADHD, Burnout & Chronic Pain: How the Nervous System Lives in the Body
- Sarah Russell
- May 13
- 1 min read
This episode really made me think about my bendy body in a new way.
We got into how the body and mind are connected through fascia, and honestly it transformed how I understand things like stress, ADHD, and nervous system healing.
We talk about fascia, embodiment, and neurodivergence, especially for people who feel stuck in their heads or overwhelmed by their feelings.
Curious what else is inside:
Why “just breathe” advice does not always work on its own
How ADHD brains need physical action to understand and process things
The idea that your body is more fluid than solid, and why that matters
There is a moment where we realize that mental overwhelm might actually be unprocessed physical tension in the body.
And another where it clicks that movement is not just exercise, it is a way to process emotions.
This episode might resonate if you:
Feel overwhelmed by your thoughts or emotions
Struggle to stay consistent unless something works right away
Deal with chronic pain, fatigue, or symptoms that feel unexplained
This is something I see a lot in coaching too.
People try to solve everything in their minds and keep collecting information, but they do not have a way to actually use it to move forward.
If that is you, you are not failing nor are you broken. You might just need a more body based way to approach life.
If you're looking for compassionate support with that:
Looking for Anna?
Website: gstbody.com
Instagram: @gstbody & @annarahe


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