Stop Fighting Your Body: How to Partner With It Instead

Are you tired of feeling like your body is working against you? In this episode of the Health Bridge Podcast, host Holly B. shares science-backed strategies for women with lupus and autoimmune conditions to stop fighting their bodies and start healing. If you’re struggling with chronic illness, autoimmune flares, or constant fatigue, this episode is for you.

🌿 What You’ll Learn:
-- How to shift from seeing your body as the enemy to becoming its partner in healing
The real science behind nervous system regulation, inflammation, and autoimmune symptoms
-- The “micro pause” method for calming your nervous system and reducing flares
-- How to build body awareness (interoception) and listen to your body’s signals before they become overwhelming
-- Why tracking symptoms with curiosity (not fear) can help you spot patterns and support your healing journey
-- The physiological benefits of ending the internal war: better sleep, more energy, and a sense of coming home to yourself

✨ Key Takeaways:
Your body isn’t punishing you—it’s trying to protect you. Mindset shifts can change your healing trajectory.
Small, consistent steps—like pausing, softening, and checking in—can rewire your nervous system for safety and healing.
Healing is a journey of micro-pivots and self-compassion, not overnight transformation.

🔗 Resources & Next Steps:
-- Download Holly’s free daily lupus guide and symptom tracker: https://subscribepage.io/dailyguide
-- Apply for a free health strategy call with Holly: https://tidycal.com/workwithhollyb/br...
-- Subscribe for more episodes on autoimmune healing, nervous system regulation, and holistic wellness!

⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction: Why fighting your body keeps you stuck
1:30 – The nervous system, inflammation, and the “danger” response
4:30 – The power of beliefs: “My body hates me” vs. “My body is protecting me”
11:30 – Invitation: Free clarity call with Holly
15:00 – Building interoception: Listening to your body’s whispers
18:00 – Symptom tracking with curiosity, not fear
18:30 – Free symptom tracker download
21:15 – The “micro pause” method for nervous system regulation
24:45 – Physiological benefits of ending the internal war
25:00 – Micro-pivots and building trust with your body
27:00 – Closing: You are not alone—keep building your bridge back to health

If you’re a woman with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or any autoimmune disease, and you’re ready to move beyond symptom management, this episode will give you the tools and hope you need.

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Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.