344: Stress, Survival & Healing: How the Body Repairs When We Calm the Gut, Mind and Inflammation

The Natural Alternative - with Madonna Guy · Apr 23, 2026 · 1h 13m

In this episode, Madonna Guy (Naturopath & Kinesiologist) and David Shiel (Holistic Family Counsellor) dive into the deep connection between stress, survival mode and the body’s ability to heal. They explore how emotional overwhelm, family dynamics, workplace pressure and unresolved trauma keep the nervous system stuck in “threat mode,” blocking digestion, sleep, metabolism, immune balance and repair. When the gut is inflamed, the mind becomes reactive; when the mind is overloaded, the gut shuts down — and the cycle continues.Together, they unpack practical ways to shift the body out of…