Root & Rewire - The science of self-healing, from nervous system to self-worth.
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Podcast Overview
<p>Root & Rewire is the podcast for anyone ready to break free from old patterns and reclaim their life. Each week, we explore the science behind why we think, feel and act the way we do - from brain chemistry and hormones to nervous systems responses and behavioural habits. </p> <p>With a mix of psychology, neuroscience and real-life stories, we uncover the root causes of self-sabotage, people-pleasing, limiting beliefs, anxiety, numbing and masking, and provide practical tools to rewire your system for lasting change.</p>
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11/12/2025
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Recent Episodes
December 17, 2025
When Thinking Traps You: Break the Overthinking Loop
In this episode we unpack why overthinking is a stress response, not a character flaw, and how your body drives the loop through cortisol, the amygdala and small dopamine hits. Learn simple, science-backed practices to ground your nervous system, interrupt the dopamine cycle, use soothing language, and contain worry with scheduled thinking time. Practical tips include slow extended exhales, grounding exercises (5-4-3-2-1), mindful movement, and improving sleep and routine to support cortisol regulation. The episode ends with a short guided breath to help you bring safety into the body so the mind can settle.
December 9, 2025
Saying No Without Fear: Rewiring the People-Pleasing Brain
This episode explores why saying no can feel terrifying, explaining people-pleasing as the fawn trauma response and how childhood wiring, mirror neurons, and hormones link approval to safety. It offers practical tools, micro-boundaries, somatic anchors, boundary language swaps, and gentle reflection, to create physiological safety and retrain your nervous system. Expect discomfort, move slowly with compassion, and remember that boundaries are acts of self-respect that help you find relationships that truly fit.
December 6, 2025
When Your Body Shuts Down: Understanding the Freeze Response
In this episode of Root and Rewire, we explore the freeze response, the nervous system's shutdown reaction that looks like numbness, paralysis, or lack of motivation. We explain the polyvagal ladder, the dorsal vagal shutdown, and why freeze is a protective, physiological response rather than a personal failing. Listen for practical, gentle tools to help thaw freeze: grounding sensations, micro-movements, tiny actionable steps, safety statements, and regulation techniques to restore clarity and momentum. Be kind to your nervous system, understanding freeze helps you work with it, not against it.
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- What is Root & Rewire - The science of self-healing, from nervous system to self-worth.?
<p>Root & Rewire is the podcast for anyone ready to break free from old patterns and reclaim their life. Each week, we explore the science behind why we think, feel and act the way we do - from brain chemistry and hormones to nervous systems responses and behavioural habits. </p> <p>With a mix of psychology, neuroscience and real-life stories, we uncover the root causes of self-sabotage, people-pleasing, limiting beliefs, anxiety, numbing and masking, and provide practical tools to rewire your system for lasting change.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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