The Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women
The Light Within: Embodied Nervous System Healing for Spiritual Women
Leslie Draffin
230. Why You Can’t Relax: When Your Nervous System Doesn’t Feel Safe to Rest
11 minutes Posted Apr 20, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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If you’ve ever tried to relax… and your brain won’t stop racing… your body feels restless… or you somehow end up reaching for your phone instead… then this episode will help you understand why. Because for many high-functioning women, rest doesn’t feel natural. It feels unsafe. What you’ll learn: Why your nervous system resists rest (even when you need it) What’s actually happening in your body when you “can’t relax” The connection between chronic stress, over-func...