371: How To Stop Feeling Overwhelmed (And Balance Nervous System Regulation) For Healing w/ Eliza Kingsford

The Healthy Skin Show

Most people who need help with nervous system regulation, don’t realize that they need this type of help on their healing journey.
So, have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you’re stuck in a cycle of frustration with your skin or health? Maybe you’ve diligently followed every protocol, adjusted your diet, and practiced mindset shifts—yet progress feels just out of reach. It’s not your fault. In today’s episode, we uncover why mindset alone isn’t enough and how your nervous system could be the missing piece in your healing journey.
I’ve long known that surface-level strategies like “positive thinking” or “stress management” don’t actually do anything. Maybe you’ve noticed this too.
So if you’re familiar with “fight or flight” mode, then you likely know that staying in that state for an extended period is problematic for nervous system regulation.
But what’s missing from the conversation is “shutdown”… essentially a third state that is your body’s ultimate protective mechanism—a state that often goes unnoticed because it doesn’t require a catastrophic event to trigger it.
Eliza Kingsford joins me for this episode that is perfect for you if you’ve ever been paralyzed by overwhelm or struggling to follow through with even the simplest self-care steps. Eliza is a licensed therapist who helps people experience breakthroughs using a unique combination of applied neuroscience and nervous system regulation training to guide her clients to permanent change, even if they’ve been struggling for decades.
Because how balanced your nervous system is directly impacts chronic skin issues. This is why learning practical ways to shift your nervous system out of overwhelm and into a state of healing can be a significant step you need toward lasting progress.
Let’s dive in!
In This Episode:

• The nervous system’s role as the body’s “control panel” for healing and balance.
• What most people don’t realize about “Fight or flight” mode.
• How nervous system regulation that’s out-of-balance can block mindset work from being effective.
• Signs that your nervous system is in overload or shutdown mode.
• The connection between nervous system health and chronic skin flares.
• Simple tools for nervous system regulation to reduce stress.
• How to manage your nervous system so it doesn’t hit shutdown
• Why addressing your nervous system is foundational to root-cause healing.

Quotes
“Your nervous system is your control panel—it governs everything you think, feel, say, and do. Without addressing it, true healing can’t happen.”
“It’s not your mindset holding you back; it’s your nervous system’s ability to handle the load. Without tools to regulate it, even small stressors can feel overwhelming.”
“Mindset hacks won’t work if your nervous system is stuck in a protective state. You can’t think your way out of a physiological response.”
Links
Find Eliza online | Instagram
Get Eliza’s FREE Guide: Transform Your Life by Mastering Your Nervous System
Healthy Skin Show ep. 361: How To Change Your Mindset (So Your Skin Doesn’t Control Your Mood) w/ Brad Bizjack
Healthy Skin Show ep. 368: How To Create A Positive Mindset (Even If You Have A Negative Outlook Right Now) w/ Dr. Sue Varma
Healthy Skin Show ep. 297: Deconstructing Trauma + Chronic Skin Problems w/ MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD

Разделы

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. The nervous system’s role as the body’s “control panel” for healing and balance (00:01:23)

3. What most people don’t realize about “fight or flight” mode when trying to heal skin rashes naturally (00:03:11)

4. Signs that your nervous system is in overload or shutdown mode (00:07:49)

5. The connection between nervous system health and chronic skin flares (00:13:27)

6. Is mindset a root cause problem? (00:22:32)

7. Simple tools for nervous system regulation to reduce stress (00:28:34)

8. How to manage your nervous system so it doesn’t hit shutdown (00:34:17)

9. Final thoughts (00:39:00)