Nervous System Regulation for Couples With Dr. Steve McGough

Healthy Mind, Healthy Life · Oct 13, 2026 · 26m

We talk a lot about managing stress. We sleep, exercise, and take breaks. But what happens when your body never quite gets the message that it is safe to slow down? You can look like you are functioning perfectly on the outside while your body quietly holds tension underneath, and it often shows up in our closest relationships. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Swathi talks with Dr. Steve McGough, co-founder of Women and Couples Wellness, about nervous system regulation, recovery, and connection.

Dr. Steve shares signs that your body may not be recovering, such as shallow…