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Stress is a part of life but what if the key to better health isn’t avoiding stress, but learning how to regulate it?

In this episode of Table Talk, Melody Hartzler sits down with board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and Apollo Neuro co-founder Dr. Dave Rabin to explore how chronic stress, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation impact nearly every aspect of our health. Dr. Rabin shares the science behind the body’s stress response, the vagus nerve, and how creating a greater sense of safety can improve sleep, focus, resilience, and overall well-being.

Together, they discuss why healing isn’t about eliminating stress but teaching the body how to recover from it. They explore the role of breathwork, mindfulness, wearable technology, social connection, and other evidence-based practices that support nervous system regulation and long-term health.

Whether you’re dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, poor sleep, burnout, or simply looking to build greater resilience, this conversation offers practical insights to help you better understand and support your nervous system.

✨ In this episode, we discuss:
✔️ How chronic stress affects the brain and body
✔️ The vagus nerve and nervous system regulation
✔️ Trauma, resilience, and the science of feeling safe
✔️ How Apollo Neuro supports stress recovery and sleep
✔️ The connection between stress, inflammation, and chronic disease
✔️ Breathwork, mindfulness, and everyday regulation practices
✔️ Why healing is about recovery, not avoiding stress
✔️ Building resilience through simple daily habits

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Connect with Dr. Dave Rabin:
🌐 https://apolloneuro.com
📱 Instagram: @daverabinmd

Learn more about Pharm to Table:
🌐 https://pharmtotable.life
📱 Instagram: @PharmToTableTeam

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