Description
Relieve anxiety, burnout, feelings of overwhelm, and chronic physical symptoms by healing your dysregulated nervous system with this 5-stage roadmap based on the latest science.
Dr. Linnea Passaler has helped thousands globally in her digital health program address a wide range of symptoms associated with nervous system dysregulation—from mental symptoms, including anxiety, burnout, and brain fog, to physical symptoms, such as digestive issues, chronic inflammation, and fatigue. In Heal Your Nervous System, Dr. Passaler presents her 5-stage plan, developed over the last decade, to equip you with the knowledge to understand and regulate your unique nervous system.
Despite its advances, conventional medicine has often overlooked the importance of nervous system regulation in our health and quality of life. This is especially true for highly sensitive individuals, who may be more susceptible to a dysregulated nervous system. Instead of merely treating the symptoms, Dr. Passaler shows you how to make a profound shift from reactive treatment to proactive healing.
Grounded in recent scientific advances in neurobiology, chronic stress, trauma, and sensitivity, this is not a short-term or one-size-fits-all solution, but a comprehensive strategy to tackle the source of your symptoms, and restore your physical, cognitive, and emotional health.
In Heal Your Nervous System, you will discover:
- How anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress are not just “in your head,” but manifest in all areas of your health
- How to assess your current level of nervous system dysregulation
- Why nervous system dysregulation can cause both mental and physical symptoms
- How your individual sensitivity profile and past experiences came together to tip your nervous system into a state of dysregulation
- The four most common mistakes people make in their healing journey, and how to avoid them
- Top essential habits that support your nervous system during your healing journey
- Simple practices, exercises, and routines that progressively reverse nervous system dysregulation
- How to organize the most effective practices into the right order, a sequence that supports your healing without getting overwhelmed
Your nervous system and health are far more adaptable than you think. With Heal Your Nervous System as your guidebook, you can navigate a fresh path, reverse symptoms, and progressively move towards a robust mind and body.
Barbara (verified owner) –
Dr. Linnea’s book, ‘Heal Your Nervous System’, is desperately needed on a global scale. I’ve eagerly awaited its release since the moment she announced her writing it. Today, it arrived and I’m thrilled!
I have personally experienced working with Dr. Linnea’s 5-Stage Plan and can attest to the transformative power that comes from fully embracing her method as outlined in this book. Once I learned about nervous system dysregulation it was clear to me how much it impacted every area of my life. It was the root cause of much, if not all, my discomfort (physical, emotional, mental, social, energetic, and spiritual). The more I understood, embraced, and accepted my own nervous system and learned how to regulate it, the happier, freer, and more productive I became.
I firmly believe, as a witness to humanity’s current level of chaos, division, violence, cruelty, malice, dis-ease, addictions, discord, and disharmony that at the very core of it all is millions of people engaging in the world with dysregulated nervous systems.
Dr. Linnea’s book is a salve that can help calm, soothe, and heal this societal wound by helping us recognize, acknowledge, accept, then dispel our limiting beliefs and behavior patterns that no longer serve us and embody not only a better way of living, but a better way of BEING.
But we need to be willing to do the work. This level of personal growth isn’t easy, but it’s necessary, rewarding, and ultimately, life-altering.
This evolution toward mind-body integration utilizing Dr. Linnea’s evidence-based path is essential if we are to survive as a species. Written with compassion and deep wisdom gained from personal experience, Dr. Linnea’s ‘Heal Your Nervous System’ is well-structured, thoughtful, and accessible to the general reader.
I believe it’s a must have for every medical professional and layperson alike.
I wish I could give it more than 5 stars!
Kathy C. (verified owner) –
I really appreciated how well-researched and insightful this book is! It provides a clear roadmap for addressing nervous system dysregulation, making it easy for readers to understand the theory and scientific concepts. What sets it apart is the way it ties everything together with practical examples and guidance that anyone can relate to and apply..
The inclusion of actionable practices and tools seamlessly integrated into the narrative was a standout feature for me. The book’s emphasis on practicality and the encouragement to make small changes that gradually build flexibility and regulation forms a solid foundation for genuine and sustainable healing. It’s a valuable guide for anyone on a journey towards well-being.
Eva K. (verified owner) –
A gentle, educational guide focused on awareness, examination, regulation, and transformation
This book was so easy to digest. Everything is laid out in such a way that it comes across as doable versus overwhelming. I appreciated that it was presented with a conversational tone. I also liked that it provided space for assessment and expression. Lastly, I loved that it had rich references for readers who may want to go further with exploration of the material.
Debbie (verified owner) –
“Heal Your Nervous System” provides a 5-step program to help your nervous system shift back into relaxed states and become more resilient. There wasn’t much science in the book beyond talking about the different states of the nervous system, from relaxed to fight/flight/freeze states. The author did refer to some studies about how different actions can help you change how you react to stress and be able to handle more stress.
She started by talking about signs of nervous system dysregulation (including a quiz to indicate where you are on the scale) and factors that affect how your nervous system responds to stressors and trauma (like how sensitive you are, genetics, childhood safety levels, and bonding to your caregivers). She then covered each step in a 5 stage program. She suggested small actions or contemplations that take 5-15 minutes She stated you shouldn’t make too many changes at once, and many of the activities fit into daily life rather than being things you need to find time to do. The 5 steps involve learning awareness of your reactions, regulating your nervous system, restoration of healthy patterns, connecting with others, and expanding your capacity to handle stress. At the end, she told more of her story and how Buddhism influenced her life (and her program). Overall, I felt like she had helpful advice.
I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
Batya Levine (verified owner) –
Thank you Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Winds, Fair Winds Press, and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this wonderful book. This highly informative volume provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to heal and reset one’s dysregulated nervous system based on the latest research and science. Highly recommend!
The Manifest Empress (verified owner) –
Pro: The book has a nice cover and did start out well. Have steps that you can follow and a test that you can give yourself to see how “messed up” your nervous system is through a point system
Con: Too technical and the reading, for me, feels dry and uninteresting. The book is thick and due to technical jargon, I found my mind drifting off instead of being engaged. I had to force myself to try to read through the chapters as I really do want to benefit from healing journey. But I find the book hard to read and stay interested unless you’re into health words and science, which I am not too particularly fond of. So I would only recommend this to someone who is more into medical jargons.
Peggy (verified owner) –
I am so grateful for Dr. Linnea’s research and leadership. Life has tossed a lot at me, and I hadn’t understood how pulling myself up and just continuing had allowed a lot to build up in my body. It expresses itself as anxiety and nausea. Now, I have a couple of big challenges, and am following the practices in Heal your Nervous System. These practices and the science behind them are mapped out in steps, each building on the last. She’s clear and offers science- and experience-backed hope and encouragement for dealing with the hard stuff. Steady, steady, one step at a time, with understanding, self-compassion, and gentle intention, I’m caring for myself, people I love, and doing the things that matter most. In listening to and reading Dr. Linnea, I believe this is exactly why she does this work. She knows personally of its importance and is able to contribute to the healing of our world through her work. May we all take what we know and contribute it to the world as she does. This is how, together, we’ll help heal our planet, ourselves, and our relationships. With wishes for soothing and healing for all of us in this world.
Angie Hepp (verified owner) –
Dr. Passaler incorporates the latest scientific research into a remarkable, easy-to-follow, 5-stage process to rewire your brain and bring your nervous system back into a state of balance.
This is more than just a list of things to do. Linnea walks you through how your nervous system got dysregulated in the first place, the physiology and biology behind our stress response, how to identify our unique stress response, and ultimately, how to take back control so we are no longer at the mercy of our intrusive thoughts, rumination, and emotions.
P. 74: “The Regulation stage in the 5-Stage Plan teaches you how to mitigate stress and anxiety as it arises in the moment, putting you back in the driver’s seat of your own mind and body.”
P. 79 “We learn because of our mistakes and the obstacles we encounter, not despite them. And with each obstacle you overcome, your nervous system’s ability to handle stressors will grow.”
Nervous system healing and regulation isn’t a quick-fix or one-and-done. As she says on page 83, “What started as a journey of healing eventually becomes an ongoing adventure, one in which the stages become deeper and richer as you move through them.”
Kristin (verified owner) –
Absolutely worth it! This book is one of the best resources on nervous system regulation that I have found. It explains very clearly what nervous system dysregulation actually is and how it comes to be, which is such an essential step in learning how to become more regulated. This book is also backed by lots of scientific research and is founded on solid evidence. The author provides practical steps to resetting your nervous system so that you can have more capacity to manage all the stress that is part of our human experience. These steps are logical and not overwhelming which leads to feeling empowered to make lasting change. I highly recommend!
The book itself is very high quality and quite beautiful. The pages are thick, the print is easy to read and it does not feel cluttered which makes the reading experience quite enjoyable.
Megan Clarke (verified owner) –
I’ve been working with various alternative and holistic healing modalities for years and only getting partial relief from symptoms that change over the years (chronic fatigue, digestive problems, anxiety…). I’ve always had a feeling my nervous system needed help but didn’t ever have the guidance I needed to make the changes. This book is the guide! Super practical, motivating, evidence based, but not overwhelming for those of us who are feeling ill. I’m just starting the steps and will update on my progress but I can certainly say at this point you need to get this book if you have unexplained chronic symptoms or recurring symptoms. Join us in healing our nervous systems! (Not paid or sponsored, I really just love it). Thank you Dr Linnea!
Rebecca Couture (verified owner) –
The day I received this book I opened it and could not put it down. I first saw this on Instagram and had my doubts but was looking for exactly this type of help. I have experienced intense emotional dysregulation for a long time with no clue how to deal with it or why it was happening. I finally have answers and don’t feel like a crazy person. Dr. Linnea also makes this as simple as possible so I did not have any problem understanding her language and it felt like a very comfortable conversation with a friend. If you or someone you know suffers from nervous system related issues I cannot recommend this book more highly!
Nick&Michelle (verified owner) –
I am so impressed by this book because it is so approachable and actionable, yet rooted in deep science. I was afraid it would be too basic of an overview, but was blown away by the assessment, the steps to healing, and the guides that were presented in a very clear way. I recommend this book to anyone who is new to nervous system healing, as well as those who have been on their healing journey for a while and want to up-level their practices.
Randy C. (verified owner) –
If you have anxiety or you don’t understand the root cause of why you feel the way you feel, I would definitely check out this book. I highly recommend it. I think that we currently don’t even think about our nervous system when we think about our whole health and the nervous system is where it all starts – it innervates every part of our body. The nervous system is one of the first things to develop when we are a baby in the womb. If our nervous system is dysregulated, then we don’t feel ourselves at all.
sabrinam (verified owner) –
I have not had time to finish this book yet but already wanted to write a review. Dr. Passaler is amazing. The book is easy to read while also brimming over with scientific basis and an enormous amount of varied suggestions to regulate your nervous system. I am thoroughly impressed. I have been able to fall asleep much more quickly after practicing the physiological sigh referenced in this book. I can’t wait to finish and continue to implement the suggestions so clearly layed out in this book.
AB (verified owner) –
I have been researching hyperstimulation for a few years as there are very few doctors who can treat this issue without medication. This book brings everything I’ve learned into one place plus adds other techniques. I love there is an optional support group which I am on the waiting list for. Healing Your Nervous system while living life today is complex !
Herna (verified owner) –
Heal Your Nervous System offers a clear, actionable guide for addressing nervous system health with a structured and holistic approach. It demystifies complex health concepts, making the plan more accessible. It has reduced stress and enhanced my daily energy levels. I highly recommend this book!
Shaunna Rushing (verified owner) –
HYNS is an organized and outlined, comprehensive guide to understanding and working with your nervous system. Dr. Linnea has put research backed nervous system information in one place in a format that I can easily use as a clinician.
Jennifer Wyman (verified owner) –
If you’re struggling with a nervous system disorder, this book is certainly full of information to help you mitigate some of your symptoms. I have quadriplegia from MS, and I think I’m past the point where this book can help me. It didn’t tell me anything I didn’t already know about stress. But after having this 30 years, it’s kind of hard to tell me something new. But for 95% of the population, this book is definitely a good reference
Gail (verified owner) –
This is not some basic e-book with regurgitated ideas, or full of confusing explanations. This is extremely thorough, to-the-point, and educating yet very easy to understand. I cannot rave enough about how she organizes these ideas to help with awareness (very healing in itself) and further practical steps to healing. The author, Dr. Passaler, is obviously a brilliant person. Grateful for this resource.
chipper2002 (verified owner) –
Opened my eyes to so much that was happening in my body and why. But even better than that, heal your nervous system gave me a path to heal and fix it! So grateful!
penname13 (verified owner) –
I’ve followed Dr. Linnea Passaler for a long time. The way she explains nervous system regulation is interesting, passionate and helpful. As a highly sensitive person, and the mother of a highly sensitive daughter, this book was a must read. I love the organization of the book, the ease of reading and understanding material and the ability to utilize the tools in it. The book is beautiful from cover to cover. I look forward to continue using her research both in my own life and the lives of my coaching clients. We can all benefit from understanding our bodies better, and the nervous system is in need of some serious love.
Joey (verified owner) –
What I love most about this book is the fact that she explains her life story and shows you the benefits to being a sensitive person. It isn’t all doom and gloom like society likes to paint. We can feel on a much deeper level and this is what makes the world such a beautiful place but only if we can channel it correctly which she gives you ALL the tools you need. I am so happy I found Dr. Linnea and invested my time into her because it’s paying back in ways I never thought possible.
We seriously need more people regulated so that we can make the world a better place.
Laura P. (verified owner) –
I haven’t put the plan into action yet (I will come up with my own plan on a second, more critical read through), but I have finally finished the book.
I like that the author does share a glimpse of her own experiences. I like that there is more than just a clinical recommendation – the parallels are drawn and shown how this has helped her. While I recognize that everyone will have a different outcome and take away different things, I really appreciated that it wasn’t just based on what she has observed clinically – it has impacted her life as well.
There are several pages of research citations (recent and older) which I have yet to dive into myself, but I love there are so many references and upon a quick gloss over, seem to be most if not all credible sources with name recognition.
Interesting read – but heavy, so much information to take in, will take me a few reads to really get everything. I’d recommend for anyone who has become interested in nervous system dysregulation (I first heard of the topic from my Calm app) whether to implement for themselves or just learn more about the topic in general. It gives you a lot of tips on things to implement and really lay out a blueprint on what you can do, as well as in depth tell you what it is and things you may be going through if you possibly have a dysregulated nervous system.
Andreia Teixeira (verified owner) –
For anyone not familiar with what is nervous system dysregulation but still struggles with anxiety, panic attacks, unexplainable bodily symptoms, lack of sleep, and restless states, I believe this book will be of great help. It has both an introduction to the topic, a structured program that you can follow, and the author’s personal experience. The structured program must be followed as advised: with care and at your own pace. Each person is unique, and healing our nervous system is a delicate and caring process in which we must practice patience and compassion. With her gentle words and passion for the topic, Dr. Linnea guides us every step of the way. You are not alone.
Lisa B (verified owner) –
This book is easy to read. Some books that present a lot of scientific evidence and back information can be dense to get through the first few chapters. This book is easy to read so far. The information is clear, succinct, and organized in a way that makes it easy to absorb the information.
I haven’t finished the book. I’m about halfway done and starting to implement the information as I go through the book one chapter at a time.
DavidJ (verified owner) –
Dr. Linnea has written a book that is well researched. It teaches us that we should be in awe of all life, especially the life within each of us. She takes the reader on journey to better understand and appreciate a holistic life. This journey is more than mind and body. It’s mind, body, spirit, environment, and will to learn from others, past and present. We would all benefit from healing our nervous system.
Stine Baumann (verified owner) –
So much info about nervous system regulation in one place! As a previously cronically brunt out HSP, I found something resembling an instruction manual for my nervous system in this book. I could finally stop googling, and in stead just immerse myself in these well-written pages with a cup of tea.
Rose Lewis (verified owner) –
This book is a “must read.” Dr. Linnea has laid out clear steps for transformational healing and building a coherent life. The research is presented all through this book and integrated through practical step within the 5-stage plan to regulate the nervous system. The mental (psychological), emotional and physical parts of our being is addressed through the nervous system. Dr. Linnea gives a great prelude to the reader to get their mind ready to receive a comprehensive approach in addressing our bodies wholistically. Overall, the reader will gain a healthy and comprehensive relationship with your body, by regulating your nervous system.
Riley Smith (verified owner) –
This book is fantastic. As someone who works with patients and clients myself to help regulate their nervous systems and heal their relationships I have learned so much. Through her scholarly endeavors and generous sharing of her knowledge she has given me new ways of thinking and ways to explain things to patients. This ripple effect will further help many people. Thank you, doc!
emmie (verified owner) –
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for concrete step-by-step guidance and tools for regulating their nervous system. It offers a comprehensive and science-backed approach to regulation and healing.
Ashley (verified owner) –
Interesting book if you’re looking to learn more about your nervous system
Andrij Stadnyk (verified owner) –
Just bought this book and am so excited to start learning! I will update this review once I get a chance to read more but if it’s as good as everyone says, it’s going to be epic! Thank you!
Chris Cammock (verified owner) –
I first found Dr. Linnea’s work on Instagram and started learning more about nervous system regulation before this book came out and I am glad to have this book as reference at home. My favorite part of this book and her program is that there are small things you can do every day to help shift patterns and regulate your nervous system like somatic exercises that are simple to do.
These exercises and practices along with the 5 stages has given me a guide and helped me be more patient with myself as I manage my nervous system. The “Do This” section of the chapters are a helpful way to summarize the learnings into simple action steps. After practicing and learning for only 8 weeks with Dr. Linnea and HYNS, I feel a significant shift in my nervous system’s ability to go from a stressed out place to more calm. This a very welcome shift after being in a chronic state of anxiety and worry for so many years. I finally feel some ease.
Joanne M. Elliott (verified owner) –
I’m still working through the book. So far, it’s been helpful in my understanding of how the nervous system works which I’m sure will help me to heal it. I like that Dr. Passaler has you do foundational work to make sure her system can truly help you. I also love that the first step is awareness, because I believe awareness is everything when we want to heal or transform something.
Looking forward to doing the work and finding healing.
Jessica M (verified owner) –
Main stream medicine in America just pushes talk therapy and pharma meds. Dr. Linnea has a thorough approach at healing from within, bringing our dysregulated nervous systems back into balance. This was such an amazing book, supported by a lot of research. Definitely recommend if you’re someone who struggles with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or trauma.
Hallis (verified owner) –
When I was reading this book, it felt like Dr. Linnea was talking directly to me and already knew all the symptoms and stressors and sensitivities I’ve been dealing with my whole life. I’m so thankful to have this as a resource while navigating the world as a highly sensitive person!
Sarah (verified owner) –
I thoroughly appreciate the structure of this book and the interventions are comprehensive, covering much more than what I know from my mental health background. I highly recommend this book as it has helped me tremendously in my own healing and in work with clients.
Kelsey Sparks (verified owner) –
I was super excited to get find and get this book! It was truly informative.
McMc (verified owner) –
I’m finally understanding why my mind and body are so out of whack. I have realized that I have Sensory Processing Disorder. Plus I am a highly sensitive person and an Empath. I have suffered severe losses, my brother took his life, his son and my nephew passed away two years ago and my son (15) took his life March 10, 2023. Losing my son has torn my heart to pieces. All this loss plus my nervous system sensitivities has made me feel mentally and physically exhausted.
This book is amazing. I took the test to evaluate my level of nervous system dysfunction. The high level starts at 67 and I scored a 91, yep I got issues. I think so many people are stuck in Fight or Flight and anxiety is through the roof. I know I am. We are not only grieving for our son, but we have PTSD from finding him with a gunshot wound to his head. I have read several books on losing a child and they helped me. This book though gets into what is happening in your body and mind and has exercises to normalize and calm your nervous system. This book is a gem!!!
Kevin (verified owner) –
Great book!
Natasha (verified owner) –
Full transparency, I have not gotten through the whole book yet. However, so far, the information is great and so important. I wish this were required reading! I’m a follower of Dr. Linnea on IG and am confident that this book will deliver.
Sofia (verified owner) –
I’m only 60 pages in, but so far I’m happy with my purchase. I like the easy to understand language. I have high hopes that using this book will help my dysregulated nervous system.
Took off 1 star because I wish there was in-text/page citations, and for uncomfortably pushy marketing.