EP 64: Your Nervous System Matters More Than You Think

What if healing after dental work has as much to do with your nervous system as the procedure itself? In this episode, we explore why some people recover quickly after extractions while others struggle with lingering pain, inflammation, and delayed healing.We dive into cavitations, bone health, and the connection between stress, fear, and the body's ability to repair. From biological dentistry to nervous system regulation, this conversation looks at the often-overlooked factors that may influence recovery.You'll also hear practical tools for reducing dental anxiety and supporting healing, including breathwork, weighted blankets, calming environments, and the power of feeling truly heard by your provider.If you've ever feared the dentist or wondered why healing didn't go as expected, this episode offers a fresh perspective. Subscribe, share, and leave a review with the one thing that would make your dental experience better.✨ About the Host & Ways to Work TogetherMelissa-Sue Methven hosts Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.Available for:Speaking engagements & keynotesBreathwork & nervous system workshopsPodcast guest features & collaborationsFaith-based, wellness, and integrative health events🔗 Inquiries: Breathwork Coach & Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ📘 The Truth Behind the Smiles explores grief, emotional suppression, faith, and the journey back to self.📕 Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mSAcEt 🎧 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0DG5ZZN5C🌱 Coming Soon: The Gut God Connection & Gut God Blueprint Coaching Program, focused on gut health, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and faith-aligned living.✨ Join the waitlist: Melissa Methven🎧 Subscribe to Not Alone, share episodes, and leave a review.You are not alone 🤍