The Missing Link in Healing: Why Nervous System Regulation Builds Real Resilience

The journey through my husband’s sudden paralysis revealed that true healing comes from nervous system regulation, not just positive thinking. Practices like pilates, breath-work, and somatic exercises help the body feel safe, allowing the mind to relax. Simple actions like softening the jaw or lengthening the exhale can shift us from fight or flight into calm, showing that healing happens breath by breath.