A Lucky Life: A Self Discovery & Improvement Podcast
A Lucky Life: A Self Discovery
& Improvement Podcast
In this conversation, Dr. Lauren DeCicco shares her personal and professional journey into nervous system regulation following a period of significant burnout, life transition, and autoimmune diagnosis. What initially felt like “normal stress” was, in reality, prolonged activation of a fight-or-flight survival response.
This episode explores the physiological and psychological impact of chronic stress, the role of accountability and self-compassion in healing, and the clinical importance of boundaries, co-regulation, and capacity building. Lauren discusses how learning to tolerate discomfort, ask for support, and strategically reduce over-functioning can restore a sense of safety and connection within the body.
For individuals who feel chronically overwhelmed, depleted, or stuck in survival mode, this conversation reframes those experiences through a nervous system lens, offering a pathway toward regulation, resilience, and sustainable functioning.
In this conversation, Dr. Lauren DeCicco shares her personal and professional journey into nervous system regulation following a period of significant burnout, life transition, and autoimmune diagnosis. What initially felt like “normal stress” was, in reality, prolonged activation of a fight-or-flight survival response.
This episode explores the physiological and psychological impact of chronic stress, the role of accountability and self-compassion in healing, and the clinical importance of boundaries, co-regulation, and capacity building. Lauren discusses how learning to tolerate discomfort, ask for support, and strategically reduce over-functioning can restore a sense of safety and connection within the body.
For individuals who feel chronically overwhelmed, depleted, or stuck in survival mode, this conversation reframes those experiences through a nervous system lens — offering a pathway toward regulation, resilience, and sustainable functioning.
Cake for Dinner: Motherhood & The Unfiltered Truth Behind It All
Cake for Dinner: Motherhood & The Unfiltered Truth Behind It All
In this episode, Dr. Lauren DeCicco unpacks one of the most misunderstood systems in the body: the nervous system. She explores why so many individuals operate in chronic survival mode and how prolonged stress can manifest as pain, inflammation, gut dysfunction, autoimmune conditions, anxiety, hormonal disruption, and burnout.
Lauren explains what nervous system dysregulation looks like in everyday life, how trauma and chronic stress patterns become stored in the body, and why high-capacity individuals, particularly mothers and high achievers, are especially vulnerable. She discusses the role of the vagus nerve, the interaction between stress and hormonal shifts, and practical, evidence-informed tools to support regulation and restore internal safety.
Drawing from both clinical experience and personal adversity, she reframes symptoms like chronic anxiety or feeling “wired and tired” through a nervous system lens, offering a more integrative and sustainable pathway toward healing.
In this episode, Dr. Lauren DeCicco, unpacks one of the most misunderstood systems in the body: the nervous system. She explores why so many individuals operate in chronic survival mode and how prolonged stress can manifest as pain, inflammation, gut dysfunction, autoimmune conditions, anxiety, hormonal disruption, and burnout.
Lauren explains what nervous system dysregulation looks like in everyday life, how trauma and chronic stress patterns become stored in the body, and why high-capacity individuals, particularly mothers and high achievers, are especially vulnerable. She discusses the role of the vagus nerve, the interaction between stress and hormonal shifts, and practical, evidence-informed tools to support regulation and restore internal safety.
Drawing from both clinical experience and personal adversity, she reframes symptoms like chronic anxiety or feeling “wired and tired” through a nervous system lens, offering a more integrative and sustainable pathway toward healing.
Bubbles & Breakdowns:
with Katrina & Ashley
Bubbles & Breakdowns:
with Katrina & Ashley
In this two-part conversation on the Bubbles and Breakdown podcast, Dr. Lauren DeCicco, Doctor of Holistic Physical Therapy and nervous system regulation specialist, explores the foundational role the nervous system plays in physical healing, mobility, and overall mental and emotional health.
Across both episodes, Lauren discusses why regulation is essential, particularly during midlife transitions, injury recovery, chronic pain, and periods of sustained stress. She explains how nervous system overload can limit mobility, delay healing, and contribute to persistent discomfort, and why addressing regulation is often a missing component in traditional treatment approaches.
The discussion moves from foundational concepts to practical application, outlining accessible, evidence-informed strategies to support self-regulation and begin reconditioning the nervous system toward safety. For anyone navigating pain, overload, or the physical and emotional shifts of midlife, this two-part series offers both clarity and tangible tools to support long-term resilience and recovery.
In this two-part conversation on the Bubbles and Breakdown podcast, Dr. Lauren DeCicco, Doctor of Holistic Physical Therapy and nervous system regulation specialist, explores the foundational role the nervous system plays in physical healing, mobility, and overall mental and emotional health.
Across both episodes, Lauren discusses why regulation is essential, particularly during midlife transitions, injury recovery, chronic pain, and periods of sustained stress. She explains how nervous system overload can limit mobility, delay healing, and contribute to persistent discomfort, and why addressing regulation is often a missing component in traditional treatment approaches.
The discussion moves from foundational concepts to practical application, outlining accessible, evidence-informed strategies to support self-regulation and begin reconditioning the nervous system toward safety. For anyone navigating pain, overload, or the physical and emotional shifts of midlife, this two-part series offers both clarity and tangible tools to support long-term resilience and recovery.
The Galina Rivina Podcastina
The Galina Rivina Podcastina
In this episode, Dr. Lauren DeCicco, Doctor of Physical Therapy and nervous system regulation specialist, examines how a perceived lack of safety within the nervous system directly impacts performance, mood, and overall health. She discusses how chronic anxiety can progress into depressive symptoms, why shutdown states are often mislabeled as laziness, and how high achievers and self-protective nervous systems present differently under stress.
The conversation explores behavioral red flags that may signal a stress response, the relationship between nervous system dysregulation and gut health, and how cortisol, caffeine, and phase-specific wellness practices influence recovery. Lauren also explains the physiological connection between adrenaline and the hip flexors, the role of vagal stimulation in activating the parasympathetic response, and why tools such as rhythmic movement and vibration can support regulation.
Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the importance of honoring burnout signals rather than pushing past them, offering a more sustainable and physiologically informed approach to healing.
