# 42: Why Your Wellness Routine Stopped Working: What to Do When You Hit a Plateau

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Podcast: [Beyond Wellness Culture | Women Over 40, Nervous System Regulation, Burnout, Stress, Healthy Habits](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-wellness-culture-women-over-40-nervous-system-regulation-burnout-stress-healthy-habits-7050322)
Published: 2026-04-23T04:00:00+00:00
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Why did it work… until it didn’t? You try a new supplement, health gadget, or routine and at first it feels amazing. You have more energy. You sleep better. You feel less puffy, less stressed, more hopeful. And then suddenly, nothing. In this episode, Dr. Brook breaks down what a wellness plateau really is and why your body may stop responding to something that seemed to be helping at first. This is not your body failing. This is your body adapting. And when you understand that, you can stop ...

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