Wired for Safety

04/03/25 • 34 min

In this episode, I’m doing something different—reading one of my Sunday articles aloud. This article, "Wired for Safety," gained traction in an old-school viral way, and I felt it was worth sharing. This was inspired by an Instagram exchange where a woman called me a "heretical witch" for stating that the female body is an oracle. Despite her outrage, I stand by my belief that a woman’s body is designed in a way that naturally sustains life and ensures safety.

A woman’s nervous system isn’t just about her survival—it’s wired to manage her environment. Our biology is wired to assess safety, which is why we experience stress, fear, and uncertainty so intensely

The male and female brains are structurally different, which significantly influences how each gender perceives and interacts with the world. While male brains are generally larger due to body size, female brains have stronger connections between the hemispheres, particularly in areas like the hippocampus and corpus callosum. This allows women to process emotions and logic simultaneously, whereas men tend to compartmentalize and focus on tasks sequentially.

Recognizing and embracing these differences can lead to greater understanding and harmony in relationships, as well as a deeper appreciation for the unique strengths each gender brings to the world. I’m diving into all of this and so much more in this episode, and I hope you’ll join me. Tune in today!

In this episode:

[00:37] Welcome back to The Fully Nourished Podcast!
[02:42] The female body as an oracle.
[04:24] Why is the female nervous system wired the way it is?
[10:46] A woman’s self-hunger in a masculine society.
[13:59] When does brain differentiation happen?
[17:23] What are the key differences between the male and female brain?
[23:54] Women have different memory processing, intuition, and self-perception than men.
[28:34] We need to allow room for men to fulfill how they are wired.
[30:31] You can not change if you do not accept who you are.
[32:56] Thanks for joining me on The Fully Nourished Podcast!

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Previous Episode

Cravings Are a Compass

In this episode, we're diving into the concept of using our cravings as a compass. The seasonal transition into spring, along with the time change, has been a challenge for me, throwing me off balance despite my best efforts. It's a reminder that as women, our rhythms align with nature rather than society.

The cultural narrative uses fear-based marketing to condition women to believe that healing is about fixing problems rather than embracing who they are. As a result, they get caught in an endless loop of seeking the next trendy health fix—whether it’s a supplement, treatment, or diet—without ever truly feeling better.

True healing isn’t about accumulating external solutions; it's about shedding what we are not and settling into what we truly are. Real wellness comes when we stop resisting and begin to trust our body’s natural intelligence.

This brings us to the role of cravings. Unlike appetite, which signals a physical need for fuel, cravings are often deeper psychological or physiological messages from our bodies. Instead of suppressing or fighting them, we should view cravings as insightful indicators of what our bodies might be missing.

The key is to approach these cravings with curiosity rather than judgment. Instead of just dismissing them or indulging mindlessly, we should use them as signals to explore what’s really going on within us. Are we reaching for certain foods because they bring us comfort, because they provide stimulation, or because they help us feel something in moments when we might otherwise feel disconnected? These are important questions to ask as we navigate our relationship with our bodies.

Tune in today and find out what can satiate your cravings!

In this episode:

[00:37] Welcome back to The Fully Nourished Podcast!
[03:11] Healing is not fixing what is broken.
[08:00] Suppressing your appetite is not serving your body.
[09:37] Your appetite is a messenger.
[10:38] Cravings will tell you what your body needs.
[17:43] What do some of the most common cravings mean?
[20:07] Cravings for crunchy foods and the human chew drive.
[22:04] The connection between sour cravings and digestion.
[25:05] Is there a connection between spicy cravings and suppressing trauma?
[28:55] Thanks for joining me on The Fully Nourished Podcast!

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Next Episode

‘Tis the Season of….Rage (Liver-Gallbladder-Thyroid Axis)

In this episode, I’m diving into the emotion of anger, especially as it shows up during the season of spring. With its dynamic energy and movement, spring tends to stir up emotions, and many of us may find ourselves feeling a little more rage-y than usual. Spring is tied to the liver, gallbladder, thyroid, and estrogen. These hormonal and organ systems are all involved in energy movement.

I talk a lot about how we’re not just physical beings—we're a complex mind-body-spirit system—and emotions like anger move through all these layers. And when we feel anger rising in spring, it mirrors what’s happening in nature: everything is in motion, pushing upward, breaking through the soil, just like energy breaking through emotional or physical stagnation within us.

Spring is the time of renewal, and our bodies are asking us to participate in that momentum. So whether it’s lemon water, leafy greens, a shout in the woods, or a dance in your living room — it all counts. It all matters. Let it move.

In this episode:

[00:37] We are talking all about anger today on The Fully Nourished Podcast!
[01:19] What is your anger trying to tell you, and how do you deal with it?
[04:45] The energy of the seasons.
[07:39] Energy, emotions, and how they interact in our bodies.
[15:09] The liver and the critical role of bile in removing toxins from the body.
[18:36] What is the impact of estrogen on the liver, bile production, thyroid hormones, and the gall bladder?
[23:22] Three things you can do to support your liver and bile flow.
[28:04] Thanks for joining me on The Fully Nourished Podcast!

Links and Resources:

Thyroid Issues and Gallbladder Disease:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10568238/

Prevalence of Gallbladder Issues in Women:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2670418/

Bile Acids & Whole Plants:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5960615/

Bile Acids & Steamed Vegetables:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19083431/

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