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The Autonomic Homeostasis Activation PodcastAuthor: Thomas Pals and Ruth Lorensson
Hosted by Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson, the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast (AHA Podcast) explores how activating the brain engages the bodys interoceptive awareness and natural homeostatic processes, helping restore nervous system balance and support healing from stress.Grounded in neuroscience and the bodys innate intelligence, each episode offers practical strategies, scientific insights, and real conversations to help you build whole-person wellnessphysically, emotionally, and spiritually.Join Tom and Ruth as they unpack the science behind Autonomic Homeostasis Activation, share tools for self-regulation, and invite you into a living systems approach to wellness that empowers resilience, freedom, and everyday well-being. Language: en-us Genres: Alternative Health, Education, Health & Fitness, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Autonomic Nervous System Explained: Why You Feel Stuck in Stress (and How to Reset)
Episode 98
Monday, 27 April, 2026
Send us Fan MailWhat is the autonomic nervous system—and why does it matter so much for stress, anxiety, and overall wellbeing?In this episode, Ruth Lorensson and Tom Pals break down the autonomic nervous system in a clear, practical way—exploring how the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) systems work together to support homeostasis.If you’ve ever felt stuck in stress, overwhelmed, or unable to “switch off,” this conversation will help you understand why. Rather than seeing stress as the problem, Ruth and Tom reframe the sympathetic nervous system as a protective ally—and explain what happens when it dominates the system.You’ll learn:How the autonomic nervous system regulates stress and recoveryWhy “balance” isn’t the goal—dynamic homeostasis isWhat keeps the body stuck in fight-or-flightHow the brain and body work together to restore regulationThis episode offers a new way to understand your nervous system—so you can move from chronic stress into greater resilience, stability, and wellbeing.Support the showThanks for listening!You can follow us onFacebook Instagram Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Check out the Autonomic Healing Website & InnerWorkings WebsiteEmail Tom thomasjpals@innerworkings.orgEmail Ruth ruth@bridgeandrhino.comSupport usWe appreciate you!
