S2 EP6: Chemically Hijacked: How Food + Media + Mood Control Your Nervous System

We thought we were having a bad day… but we were chemically hijacked.

In this episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, John and Stefanie break down how what you consume doesn’t just affect your weight — it affects your nervous system, hormones, mood, cravings, and decision-making.

Because “consumption” isn’t just calories.

It’s:

Food News & media Social media Conversations Rumination + self-talk Music, movement, and the inputs that regulate you

Stefanie shares a powerful Stand By Me metaphor you’ll never forget:

The boys found the body, processed it… and walked away.

But today? People refresh the “body” all day long — headlines, outrage, fear loops — and then wonder why they can’t heal.

If you’ve been living on edge, exhausted, reactive, anxious, or stuck… this episode is your reset.

Plantspiration® Health Report: our community is THRIVING

Total weight released: 2,416 lbs (and climbing) More energy Fewer cravings Better sleep Less stress More consistency

Quote to steal:

“You don’t need more discipline. You need fewer toxins.”

Question for you:

What’s ONE thing that instantly calms your nervous system? (Music, walking, cooking, silence, breathwork… drop it below.)

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