36 - Why Is Nervous System Healing So Slow? (the pattern keeping you stuck)

The Real Work with Maggie Sterling · Mar 30, 2026 · 17m

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If you feel like you've been doing everything right and you're still not getting better, this episode is for you.

Maggie spent over a decade stuck in nervous system sensitization — and a lot of that time was spent doing things that felt like healing but were actually keeping her stuck. In this episode, she breaks down exactly what those patterns look like, why they're so hard to spot, and what actually moves the needle.

You'll learn why reassurance seeking feels helpful but quietly wires in the problem, why…