Your Beautiful Nervous System and Anxiety
Feeling Anxious? Let’s Understand the Brain Behind It.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, I want you to know—you’re not alone. And you’re not broken. Anxiety is a normal part of your body’s built-in stress response system. The key is learning how it works, so you can work with it—not against it.
If you’re ready to dive deeper into the science and energetics of anxiety, I invite you to explore my Anxiety and the Brain Master Class. The link is at the bottom of this post.
What Is Anxiety, Really?
Anxiety is part of the body’s fear response, a biological system designed to protect us in moments of danger. When we sense a threat, our brain kicks into high alert. It sends signals through our nervous system that:
Raise our heart rate
Dilate our pupils to improve vision
Release glucose for quick energy
This helped our ancestors run from danger. But in our modern world, we often trigger this response in non-life-threatening situations: a toxic boss, traffic jams, financial stress, or emotional tension in relationships.
When this fear response is activated daily or constantly, it can lead to:
Chronic anxiety
Depression
Sleep disturbances
Weight imbalances
Hormonal and digestive issues
…and more.
The Goal Isn’t to Eliminate the Fear Response
Your fear response is actually a gift. It keeps you safe. The problem isn’t that it exists—it’s that we’ve lost our relationship with it.
When we recognize anxiety as a signal—not a flaw—we can begin to reframe our thoughts, shift our energy, and regulate our nervous system. This is where deep healing begins.
The Nervous System: Your Body’s Command Center
To truly understand anxiety, we need to understand the nervous system. This intricate system includes your brain, spinal cord, and nerves—constantly sending electrical signals throughout your body to regulate everything from digestion to decision-making.
Yes, at its core, your brain is a field of electrical energy. And it’s talking to your body right now, doing things like:
Sensing the room temperature: Should we sweat or shiver?
Monitoring light exposure: Is it time for the pineal gland to release melatonin?
Regulating digestion: Is it time to eat? Time to eliminate?
When your nervous system is strong and regulated, you adapt quickly to stressors. But in a world of constant stimulation and pressure, the system gets overwhelmed. That’s when anxiety and emotional imbalance can take over.
How My Master Class Can Help
In my Anxiety and the Brain Master Class, you’ll learn how the nervous system works and how to work with it. We'll explore:
The science behind the fear response
How anxiety affects the body, mind, and energy field
Tools to regulate your nervous system and manage triggers
Practices to release stuck energy and reframe anxious thoughts
This course is self-paced and fully online—so you can learn at your own rhythm, from anywhere.
You Don’t Have to Walk This Path Alone
Anxiety can feel overwhelming and isolating. But healing is possible—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Whether you're new to this journey or have been doing the inner work for a while, this course is here to support and empower you.
Have questions before purchasing or while taking the course? I’m here for you. Reach out anytime.
Let’s explore the extraordinary intelligence of your brain—and reclaim your power together.
🌀 Take the Anxiety and the Brain Master Class →
With love,
Jeri
Originally Posted: August 29th, 2023 Updated: December 14th, 2024
