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764: Why Your Nervous System Feels Dysregulated (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right) with Roseann Capanna-Hodge

August 4, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Why is it so hard to relax… even when everything is finally done?

You finish work. The dishes are clean. The kids are asleep. The house is quiet. Yet your shoulders are still tight, your jaw is clenched, and your mind is already scanning for the next thing that needs your attention.

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with clinical psychologist and nervous system expert Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge to unpack why so many high-performing women feel trapped in survival mode, even when there’s no immediate crisis.

Together, they explore how years of chronic stress, caregiving, perfectionism, trauma, and constantly being “the one who holds everything together” can leave the nervous system stuck in a state of protection. The result? Irritability, anxiety, poor sleep, overwhelm, brain fog, and the feeling that you can never truly switch off.

Dr. Roseann explains the difference between everyday stress and nervous system dysregulation, why being highly productive doesn’t necessarily mean you’re regulated, and how your “stress cup” gradually fills until even small challenges feel overwhelming.

Most importantly, she shares practical, science-backed techniques that help retrain the nervous system to recognize safety again, from diaphragmatic breathing and somatic exercises to micro-moments of regulation throughout the day.

If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t seem to relax, even when life is technically under control, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening inside your body and how to begin creating more calm, resilience, and joy.

Roseann Capanna-Hodge

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a licensed clinical psychologist, mental health educator, author, and expert in nervous system regulation. With more than three decades of clinical experience, she specializes in helping children and adults overcome anxiety, ADHD, trauma, OCD, emotional dysregulation, and chronic stress using evidence-based neuroscience and holistic approaches. She is the author of The Dysregulated Kid and founder of DrRoseann.com.

IN THIS EPISODE

Why high-performing women often live in chronic survival mode
The difference between stress and true nervous system dysregulation
How perfectionism, trauma, and caregiving overload your “stress cup”
Why your body struggles to relax, even when life feels under control
Simple nervous system resets you can practice throughout the day
How micro-moments of regulation build long-term resilience
Why awareness alone isn’t enough to create lasting change
The “Love Pause” technique for reducing reactivity and improving relationships

QUOTES

“Just because you’re high-performing doesn’t mean your nervous system is regulated.”

“You can’t heal when you don’t feel safe.”

“We’re leaving our kids emotional wealth, not just financial wealth.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

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The Dysregulated Kid by Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

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Dr Roseann Website

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754: How to Find Joy When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan with Amberly Lago

June 11, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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What if resilience isn’t about pushing harder, but about learning how to move forward with grace, courage, and joy when life doesn’t go according to plan?

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with bestselling author, speaker, coach, and podcast host Amberly Lago to discuss resilience, overcoming adversity, and finding purpose through life’s most difficult challenges.

After surviving a devastating motorcycle accident that nearly took her life, enduring dozens of surgeries, and being diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Amberly faced years of chronic pain, uncertainty, and reinvention. Rather than allowing her circumstances to define her, she chose to build a life rooted in resilience, gratitude, faith, community, and purpose.

Together, they explore the mindset shifts that help women move through difficult seasons, the role of gratitude in healing, why joy is a daily practice rather than a destination, and how small habits can create profound transformation over time.

Whether you’re navigating health challenges, career transitions, relationship struggles, or simply feeling stuck, this conversation offers practical tools and powerful encouragement to help you move forward with greater confidence and hope.

AMBERLY LAGO

Amberly Lago is a bestselling author, resilience coach, TEDx speaker, top-ranked podcast host, and motivational speaker. After surviving a catastrophic motorcycle accident and living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, she transformed her personal challenges into a mission to help others build resilience, find joy, and create meaningful lives despite adversity. She is the author of multiple books, including Joy Through the Journey and True Grit and Grace.

IN THIS EPISODE

How resilience is built through daily decisions and small actions
Amberly’s remarkable recovery journey after a life-changing accident
Why gratitude can shift your mindset during difficult seasons
The importance of acceptance when facing unexpected challenges
How community helps accelerate growth and confidence
Why joy is a strategy, not just an emotion
The role of habits, discipline, and non-negotiables in long-term success
How to move forward when life feels uncertain or overwhelming

QUOTES

“You can’t be grateful and miserable at the same time.”

“Resilience isn’t about bouncing back. It’s about moving forward.”

“When you’ve got grit, there is no quit.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

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732: The Silent Disruptor: How Chronic Stress Hijacks Perimenopause

March 26, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Balancing the overwhelm of family, work, and midlife symptoms, all while just trying to feel like yourself again? You’re NOT alone.

In today’s episode, we explore stress as the silent disruptor of midlife—and why it can amplify so many of the symptoms you experience during perimenopause.

We go beyond surface-level stress management and dive into how chronic stress impacts your nervous system, hormones, and overall wellness.

We also highlight the often-overlooked power of connection and community, reframing them as a force multiplier for healing during this phase of life.

You’ll learn simple, practical tools you can start using today to calm your nervous system and navigate overwhelming days with more ease and resilience.

Ready to feel in control again? Tune in here to soften the stress and show up as your best self!

IN THIS EPISODE

1. What makes stress so silent in perimenopause?

2. The biology of trauma and how unresolved trauma can show up as midlife symptoms

3. How connection and community enhance your longevity

4. Forming meaningful relationships and cultivating a sisterhood

5. Simple and practical tools to build community connection

6. Recognizing triggers and learning ways to ease your nervous system

7. Exploring the benefits of breathing techniques, movement, natural light, sleep, and quality connections

QUOTES

“When you’re under constant stress, which most of us are, this system gets stuck in the on position. And during perimenopause, we know that cortisol levels are often elevated, making every symptom feel worse.”

“The effects of loneliness and social isolation have been compared to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Loneliness increases your risk of premature death by 26%, heart disease by 29%, and stroke by 32%.”

“When you heal your relationship with stress and build meaningful connections, you’re not just helping yourself. You are modeling for your children what it looks like to prioritize mental health and community. You’re also contributing to a larger global shift in how we talk about menopause, and how we talk about resilience.”

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722: Why Women Feel Unsafe Right Now: Trauma, Hormones & Protecting the Next Generation with Dr. Aimie Apigian

February 19, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 1

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Episode Summary

What if the breaking point so many of us are feeling right now is actually the beginning of profound healing and purpose?

In this episode, returning guest and trauma expert Dr. Aimie Apigian helps you understand why so many conversations feel triggering—and how unresolved trauma, not just current events, may be at the root.

We explore the difference between resolved and unresolved trauma, and why being activated is a sign your body is asking for deeper safety and support.

We’re talking about shifting pain into meaningful action—whether that’s healing your body, setting boundaries, or standing up for change in a grounded way.

Dr. Aimie breaks down her sequence of healing and explains the science behind how trauma is stored and how it can truly be resolved.

Tune in here to go from overwhelmed to empowered!

Aimie Apigian, MD

Dr. Aimie Apigian is a double-board-certified physician in Preventive and Addiction Medicine with double Master’s degrees in biochemistry and public health. She’s the leading medical expert on how trauma becomes our biology and what to do once it creates a chronic health condition. She hosts a podcast, a YouTube channel, and online Summits, working with experts in the health and trauma space. She also leads groups through her programs to address stored trauma in the body, and teaches practitioners to do the same in her Biology of Trauma online Training.

IN THIS EPISODE

1. Discovering new layers of unresolved trauma

2. Creating safe spaces to ask the hard questions

3. How to make your children feel safe to share their feelings

4. The biology behind why we can feel re-triggered

5. Creating safety & mentally supporting yourself through hard times

6. Resetting your nervous system to feel safe in your body

7. How to support & show up for each other through uncertain times

8. Dr. Aimie’s guide on healing stored trauma & more resources for you

QUOTES

“Don’t do anything alone. This is where a tribe, a group of people, can make a tremendous difference in the world.”

“Healing is not staying small to stay safe. It’s finding that safety, but then layering in the support on a biology level, on a somatic level, on a mind level. Those are all the three levels that allow our mind and body to have the energy to actually process.”

“When we’ve had this past trauma, our brain likes to put things into those kinds of boxes. so being able to step back and learn over time that while it’s important to speak up, it’s also important to choose who I share those things with because it’s not meant for everybody.”

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702: How to Heal Trauma and Rebuild Trust Through Connectability with Anna Runkle

December 11, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

I’m one of millions of women specifically trying to parent themselves while parenting children… and it can be seriously exhausting. And when childhood trauma still comes back to haunt us in midlife and beyond, life can feel impossible.

That’s why I’ve invited trauma expert Anna Runkle on for this powerful episode to help unpack why so many midlife women are still impacted by old trauma, and how that buried stress shows up in our bodies.

We dive into the hidden ways trauma can lead us to isolate, dysregulate our nervous system, and disrupt key hormones like cortisol, dopamine, and serotonin.

Anna and I break down how this cascade of stress and deregulation can spark inflammation, oxidative stress, blood-sugar swings, and even contribute to autoimmune issues that so many women face.

But most importantly, Anna shares simple, compassionate tools to help regulate your nervous system and finally begin healing the deeper patterns driving overwhelm in midlife.

Ready to feel more grounded in this season of life? Hit play and listen now!

Anna Runkle

Anna Runkle is the creator of the popular YouTube channel, blog, courses, and coaching programs that provide tools for adults to heal dysregulation and other common trauma symptoms, helping them feel better and change their lives. Anna’s methods were developed through research, her mentoring of hundreds of individuals over the years, and her direct experience healing her own symptoms of early trauma. She’s the author of Re-Regulated: Set Your Life Free from Childhood PTSD and the Trauma-Driven Behaviors That Keep You Stuck and Connectability: Heal the Hidden Ways You Isolate, Find Your People, and Feel (At Last) Like You Belong.

IN THIS EPISODE

Understanding nervous system deregulation
How Anna learned to adapt after childhood trauma
Symptoms that can manifest from over-functioning
How to manage stressors and stay regulated day to day
Top ways we can start to regulate, especially when deregulated
How connection can be a huge tool for healing
Free resources and where you can find more from Anna!

QUOTES

“All these weird symptoms that I had… It’s neurological dysregulation. It’s really normal. Everybody gets dysregulated sometimes, but those of us who are traumatized as kids are often more prone to it. It happens more easily. It’s more intense. It’s harder to get out of.”

“Early trauma is very strongly correlated later in life with high rates of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, reproductive disorders, just about everything bad.”

“Those three things– dysregulation, disconnection, and self-defeating behavior– those are the things that can just take you out and keep you stuck in trauma forever. So the good news is you can learn to reregulate.”