Stress isn’t the afterthought of your wellness journey - it’s the foundation. When your nervous system is dysregulated, your body can’t prioritize repair, resilience, or joy. True longevity begins with safety in your body - not another supplement, diet, or hack.

Somatic healing isn’t just about releasing stress - it’s about reclaiming your power. When you learn to feel your emotions through your body, not just analyze them in your head, you unlock a deeper kind of self-trust and sovereignty. This is where true self-care begins.

In this deeply personal essay, Dr. Lynette Santos Malik shares how somatic healing helped her restore hormonal health, regulate her cycles, and reconnect to her body after burnout - reminding us that longevity begins with nervous system regulation, not just supplements and willpower.

Women aren’t burning out because they’re weak - they’re burning out because their bodies were never designed to live in constant overdrive. In this article, Dr. Lynette Santos Malik explores how somatic therapies are transforming women’s health by addressing stress, burnout, and nervous system dysregulation at their root. It’s not about coping - it’s about coming home to your body.

High-achieving women are often the ones everyone leans on - but who checks in on them? In this powerful reflection, Dr. Lynette Santos Malik explores the hidden cost of being “the strong friend.” She reveals how emotional distance, over-functioning, and nervous system dysregulation can quietly erode connection - and how somatic healing helps women feel safe enough to soften, receive, and reconnect.

Most women know stress affects their health - but few realize how deeply it rewires the body. In this science-meets-soul guide, Dr. Lynette Santos Malik reveals eight truths about stress and nervous system healing every high-achieving woman needs to know. From food and breathwork to emotional attunement and movement, she breaks down how to calm your system, reclaim your energy, and thrive again.