# How to Regulate Your Nervous System (Based on Your Stress Pattern)

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Podcast: [The Goode Health: Functional Medicine, Longevity & Autoimmune](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-goode-health-functional-medicine-longevity-autoimmune-6433631)
Published: 2026-02-16T07:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.nicolegoodehealth.com
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## Resource

Are you trying to regulate your nervous system but nothing seems to work? Not all stress is the same. If you feel wired and anxious, flat and unmotivated, prone to immune crashes, or completely burned out, your nervous system is in a different biological state — and it requires a different regulation strategy. Generic stress management advice like meditation, breathwork, cold exposure or intense exercise can actually make symptoms worse when they’re not matched to your current stress pattern. In this episode, we break down how to regulate your nervous system safely and effectively based on whether you’re in a wired stress response, flat stress state, immune-driven fatigue pattern, or burnout-style depletion. 01:50 – How Nervous System Regulation Actually Works 04:50 – How to Identify Your Current Stress Pattern 06:40 – Pattern 1: Wired Stress Response (High Cortisol / High Alert) 11:50 – Pattern 2: Flat Stress State (Low Energy / Shutdown Mode) 16:24 – Pattern 3: Immune-Driven Stress & Post-Exertional Fatigue 20:40 – Pattern 4: Burnout-Style Stress & Nervous System Depletion 24:50 – How to Choose the Right Regulation Tools (Without Overwhelm) RESOURCES: Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.nicolegoodehealth.com/the-goode-health-podcast/episode-113 DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and related website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. It is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat, instead it is designed to help educate and inspire. Always seek the advice of a professional medical practitioner or qualified health practitioner. Never ignore or disregard advice given to you based on information in this podcast or related website and do not delay in seeking medical advice.

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