When Doing More Stops Working: Nervous System Healing with Alyssa Booth

Send us Fan MailDo you look like you have it all together on the outside while quietly running on stress, overwhelm, and survival mode on the inside? You're not alone — and there's actually a name for it. In this episode, Dr. Samia Estrada sits down with licensed therapist and coach Alyssa Booth to unpack the "go-go-go crash cycle" — the exhausting pattern that keeps high-functioning women, perfectionists, and people-pleasers stuck in burnout without even realizing it.Alyssa breaks down how chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation show up in ways we don't always connect to stress — disrupted sleep, digestive issues, irritability, brain fog, emotional eating, and feeling disconnected from the people we love most. They also dig into the surprising link between unresolved trauma and our relationship with food and body image.Most importantly, this episode is packed with real, practical tools you can start using today — from simple body check-ins to setting boundaries, asking for help, and giving yourself permission to slow down without guilt. Whether you're a busy mom, a business owner, a caregiver, or just someone who's tired of feeling tired, this one's for you.Want to connect with Alyssa? Visit her at heyalyssabooth.com or find her on social media at @heyalyssabooth.Support the showFind Samia Estrada of Dignus Wellness on social media @DignusWellnessEnjoying the show? Your support means the world to me. ☕ buymeacoffee.com/thursdayteawithsami 🎶Special thanks to Nothing Short of Tragic for creating the amazing music you hear in our intro and outro—bringing the perfect vibe to each episode!  Curious about more? Check out everything I’m working on at Dignus Wellness. https://DignusWellness.com Sign up for my newsletter at https://subscribe.dignuswellness.com/Email me at: [email protected]:This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or mental health care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapeutic or clinician–patient relationship.The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Dr. Samia Estrada, Psy.D., DipABLM, or Dignus Wellness. Content discussed on this podcast reflects general wellness, lifestyle medicine, and mental health education and may not be appropriate for everyone.Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized advice or treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or are in crisis, please seek immediate support from local emergency services or a trusted crisis ...