Jessica Maguire: How Nervous System Dysregulation Fuels Pain

Today on Pain Coach, we’re joined by Jessica Maguire. Jessica is a trauma-informed physiotherapist, TEDx speaker, and author of The Nervous System Reset. Jessica has helped over 20,000 people understand and regulate their nervous systems. Her mission is to create true freedom from nervous system dysregulation and all its painful side effects.Resources:Jessica Maguire's WebsiteLachlan's Pain Relief AppFollow Lachlan on LinkedIn and InstagramBook a Clarity Call with LachlanKey Topics & Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction to neuroplasticity and bioplasticity01:15 – Jessica’s journey from physio to nervous system educator03:00 – Vagus nerve stimulation and chronic pain research06:00 – Burnout, emotional stress, and pain08:00 – Why the nervous system—not just the brain—matters12:20 – Personal story of grief, dysregulation, and healing17:20 – How dysregulation fuels chronic pain and inflammation23:00 – Signs of dysregulation in the body27:00 – The gut-brain connection & IBS reclassification31:00 – Inflammation and nervous system biomarkers33:45 – What to do if you think you're dysregulated37:00 – The danger of using the wrong tool (e.g., meditation vs movement)41:30 – Processing emotions through safe expression46:00 – Expanding your “window of regulation”51:30 – The role of media and overconsumption of threat cues55:00 – Thinking brain vs survival brain58:30 – The 5 pillars of health and their link to pain relief01:04:00 – Why connection and community matter01:06:00 – Final message of hope for those living with chronic pain