Ep 24 | Why you're so tired (even after sleeping) - The science of stress

You know stress messes with your mood… but what if it's messing with everything else too? In this solo episode of The Brain Changers™, I breaks down how stress affects far more than just how you feel. From muscle tension to gut issues, fatigue to mental fog - it's not all in your head. It's in your nervous system. You'll learn why stress responses are wired into your brain, how those old beliefs you picked up in childhood are still influencing your inner dialogue, and most importantly, some simple tools to help you calm your system without overhauling your life. What you'll learn from this episode:   ✅ Why stress isn't just emotional, it's a full-body experience   ✅ How your Crocodile, Puppy, and Professor brains respond under pressure   ✅ The hidden beliefs and scripts that keep your system stuck in overdrive   ✅ Simple, science-backed tools to regulate your nervous system - anytime, anywhere (and they're free!)   Timestamps   00:00 – Welcome and intro to the mind-body stress connection   02:25 – Meet your Crocodile, Puppy, and Professor brains   06:50 – How stress hijacks your nervous system   11:30 – Why modern stress feels overwhelming (even when it "shouldn't")   15:15 – The role of beliefs and inner scripts in fuelling stress   21:10 – Why your self-talk matters more than you think   24:40 – Tool 1: The 3-3-3 grounding method   26:15 – Tool 2: Orienting (and why your Crocodile needs reassurance)   27:40 – Tool 3: The Physiological Sigh   30:20 – Final reflections and key takeaways   Links and Resources   Join the Mind Masters Collective https://www.moonbeammonday.com.au/mind-masters Book a Connection Call with Rebekah https://bit.ly/connect-with-moonbeam Connect with Us Website: https://moonbeammonday.com.au   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonbeammonday/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonbeammonday   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-king00/   YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@moonbeammondaytrainingcoac4696   Check out our FREE resources https://www.moonbeammonday.com.au/resources   Join us every fortnight   Tune in every two weeks as we explore powerful topics that help you understand your brain, trust your mind, and finally get unstuck, because when you change your mind, you change your life. Subscribe and leave a review   Love what you're hearing? Subscribe to The Brain Changers™ on your favourite podcast app and leave a review to help others discover these powerful conversations.