Resources:
Book a wellness consultation with Dr. Leah Hahn D.C. at Body In Balance Wellness Center, Golden CO → https://www.bodyinbalancechiropractic.com/

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In this episode of Healing Beyond the Symptoms, Dr. Leah Hahn D.C., chiropractor and functional wellness doctor at Body in Balance Wellness Center in Golden, CO, explores the deep connection between mental and physiological anxiety. She shares how nervous system dysregulation, unprocessed trauma, and hormonal imbalances create the physical sensations that so many people mistake for “just stress.”

Drawing from the groundbreaking work of neuroscientist Candace Pert, Dr. Hahn explains how emotions are biochemically stored throughout the body—especially in the spine and nervous system—and how gentle awareness, movement, and bodywork can help release what’s been held for years.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why anxiety isn’t just mental—it’s physiological
• How emotions are stored biochemically in the body and spine
• The connection between stress, cortisol, and hormone imbalance
• Somatic techniques to release tension and calm anxiety
• Why nervous system-based care, like Network Spinal, creates long-term healing

If you’ve tried to “think your way” out of anxiety and nothing seems to work, this episode will help you understand why—and show you how to begin healing through the body.

Resources:
Book a wellness consultation with Dr. Leah Hahn D.C. at Body In Balance Wellness Center, Golden CO → https://www.bodyinbalancechiropractic.com/

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So many people wait to start healing until life “slows down.”

In this episode of Healing Beyond the Symptoms, Dr. Leah Hahn D.C., chiropractor and functional wellness doctor at Body in Balance Wellness Center in Golden, CO, explains why the body is ready to heal long before the mind believes it’s time. She explores how nervous system dysregulation keeps you from feeling calm, clear, and connected—and why small, aligned actions can create lasting transformation.

You’ll hear powerful real-life stories of patients who waited months or years to start care, only to realize that healing began the moment they chose themselves.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why waiting for the “perfect time” keeps you stuck in survival mode
• The hidden costs of delaying your healing journey
• What “healing capacity” means and how to strengthen it
• How nervous system regulation helps your body shift from protection to connection
• Practical ways to begin—without overhauling your entire life

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: The Right Time to Heal is Now

00:41 Understanding the Cost of Waiting

01:32 A Patient's Journey to Healing

04:14 Recognizing Your Body's Signals

05:51 Building Capacity for a Better Life

08:20 Taking the First Step Towards Healing

If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it. Healing doesn’t require perfect conditions—it just requires a decision.

Resources:
Book a wellness consultation with Dr. Leah Hahn D.C. at Body In Balance Wellness Center, Golden CO → https://www.bodyinbalancechiropractic.com/

When you’re searching for real healing, it’s not just about the technique—it’s about the people who walk with you on the journey. In this episode of Healing Beyond the Symptoms, Dr. Leah Hahn D.C. and Dr. Scott Hahn D.C. share their personal stories, their path into chiropractic, and why they chose Network Spinal nervous system-based care.

Dr. Scott Hahn D.C. explains how a football injury led him to chiropractic, and how Network Spinal allowed him to release old trauma and transform not only physically, but emotionally and mentally. Dr. Leah Hahn D.C. shares her shift from a medically-focused upbringing to a holistic philosophy of care, and why Network Spinal helped her experience peace and true connection in her body for the first time.

Together, they reveal why healing is relational—why compassion, safety, and guidance matter as much as science and strategy. They explain how they’ve built a trauma-informed, family-centered clinic where healing ripples outward from the individual to their loved ones.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why real healing requires guides, not just techniques
  
  
• Dr. Scott’s and Dr. Leah’s personal healing journeys
  
  
• How Network Spinal differs from traditional chiropractic
  
  
• Why safety, gentleness, and connection are essential for healing trauma patterns
  
  
• What to expect in care: testing, light adjustments, and nervous system-based healing
  
  
• Why the body isn’t broken—it’s patterned, and patterns can change
  
  

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Healing Beyond the Symptoms

00:39 Meet Your Hosts: Dr. Leah Hahn D.C. and Dr. Scott Hahn D.C.

01:18 Dr. Scott Hahn's Journey into Chiropractic

03:10 Dr. Leah Hahn's Path to Network Spinal Care

05:08 The Philosophy Behind Network Spinal Care

07:30 What Makes Our Approach Unique

10:17 The Healing Journey: What to Expect

12:08 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in relationships—with your body, with your guides, and with the people who support you.

Resources:
Book a wellness consultation with Dr. Leah Hahn D.C. at Body In Balance Wellness Center, Golden CO → https://www.bodyinbalancechiropractic.com/

Gentle Is Powerful: How Light Touch Rewires Your Nervous System

Our culture glorifies intensity: “no pain, no gain” workouts, crash diets, aggressive treatments. But what if the nervous system doesn’t respond to force? What if it responds to safety?

In this episode of Healing Beyond the Symptoms, Dr. Leah Hahn D.C., explores why gentle nervous system care creates deeper transformation than forceful methods. She shares her own story of burnout from high-intensity living and reveals how light, specific touch helped her body reset into true healing.

You’ll hear patient stories, clinical insights, and practical takeaways on how gentleness bypasses resistance, signals safety, and allows the nervous system to reorganize long-held patterns of stress and trauma.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why forceful approaches often backfire in healing
  
  
• How chronic stress and unresolved trauma create “armor” in the body
  
  
• Why gentle touch communicates safety to the nervous system
  
  
• The link between posture, stress patterns, and emotional states
  
  
• How micro-practices like breathwork, tech-free time, and gentle movement rewire safety
  
  
• Why Network Spinal care helps create lasting physical, emotional, and biochemical change

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Healing Beyond the Symptoms

00:34 The Culture of Intensity and Its Impact

01:40 The Power of Gentle Touch

02:17 Understanding the Nervous System's Response

03:18 The Role of Stress and Trauma

05:07 Analyzing and Addressing Posture and Tension

11:39 Practical Techniques for Gentle Healing

14:36 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Subtle does not mean weak. Sometimes the lightest input creates the most profound transformation.

Resources:
Insight Timer App https://insighttimer.com/
How To Reset Your Nervous System (PDF)

Book a wellness consultation with Dr. Leah Hahn D.C. at Body In Balance Wellness Center, Golden CO →https://www.bodyinbalancechiropractic.com/

Is Your Nervous System Blocking Your Healing?

You’ve tried the diets, the supplements, the workouts, even therapy and meditation—but something still feels off. You’re exhausted, anxious, and stuck in survival mode. The problem isn’t that you’re doing it wrong. It’s that your nervous system hasn’t learned how to feel safe again.

In this episode of Healing Beyond the Symptoms, Dr. Leah Hahn D.C., explains why nervous system regulation is the missing link for so many people on their healing journey. Stress physiology patterns create “armor” in the body that shows up as tension, shallow breathing, fatigue, or emotional reactivity. Until these patterns shift, other healing strategies often won’t last.

You’ll learn why the nervous system is the body’s operating system, how stored trauma and stress create long-term patterns, and practical ways to reset your system with daily awareness, breathwork, and gentle care.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why diets, supplements, and workouts often don’t “stick” without nervous system regulation
  
  
• How stress physiology creates armor in the body and blocks healing
  
  
• Everyday signs of nervous system dysregulation
  
  
• First steps to reset: awareness, acknowledgment, and micro-resets
  
  
• Why Network Spinal care helps reorganize patterns and unlock lasting change
  
  
  

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: The Missing Piece in Your Healing Journey

00:35 Understanding the Nervous System's Role

02:22 The Autonomic Nervous System Explained

08:01 Signs of a Dysregulated Nervous System

09:36 Steps to Start Healing and Regulation

10:44 Practical Tips for Daily Nervous System Support

12:55 Conclusion: Embrace Gentle Healing

If you’ve ever thought, “Why isn’t anything working?”—this episode is for you. Healing doesn’t start with force. It starts with safety.

Resources: Book a wellness consultation with Dr. Leah Hahn D. C. at Body In Balance Wellness Center in Golden, CO →https://www.bodyinbalancechiropractic.com/

Survival mode is supposed to be temporary. But what happens when your body never leaves it?

In this episode of Healing Beyond the Symptoms, Dr. Leah Hahn, D.C. unpacks the hidden costs of living in fight-or-flight mode—from chronic fatigue and shallow sleep to hormonal imbalances and emotional disconnection.

You’ll learn:

• Why survival mode hijacks your energy, hormones, and joy
  
  
• The physical and emotional costs of staying stuck in fight-or-flight
  
  
• How stress physiology fuels IBS, anxiety, burnout, and more
  
  
• The difference between regulating your nervous system and truly healing it
  
  
• Simple daily practices to create micro-signals of safety

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Survival Mode

00:35 Understanding Survival Mode

01:28 The Impact of Chronic Stress

03:16 Physical and Emotional Costs

05:48 Personal Experiences and Lessons

10:40 Practical Steps to Regulate Stress

14:11 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

15:21 Conclusion and Invitation

If you’ve been “doing all the self-care” but still feel drained, this episode will help you understand why—and what you can do about it.

Resources
Book a wellness consultation with Dr. Leah Hahn D.C. at Body In Balance Wellness Center, Golden CO →https://www.bodyinbalancechiropractic.com/

Are you waiting for the “perfect time” to begin your healing journey? The truth is, there will never be a perfect time—and waiting only keeps you stuck. Healing doesn’t have to start big. It just has to start.

In this episode of Healing Beyond the Symptoms, Dr. Leah Hahn D.C., explains how small, aligned steps can create lasting transformation. You’ll hear real stories of clients who stopped waiting for the perfect conditions and discovered that taking action created the momentum they needed.

Discover how nervous system-based care, daily awareness practices, and the power of habit stacking can shift your body into healing mode. Learn why presence—not perfection—is the foundation of transformation and how to start your healing process today.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why healing isn’t about fixing yourself, but reconnecting
  
  
• How nervous system-based care creates momentum for lasting change
  
  
• The power of habit stacking to support new health routines
  
  
• Why safety is the foundation of transformation, not a luxury
  
  
• Simple daily practices like breath resets, posture check-ins, and affirmations to support your body
  
  

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: The First Step to Healing

00:37 Understanding the Healing Journey

01:30 The Importance of 'Why' in Healing

02:18 Shifting Patterns and Habits

02:53 Real-Life Healing Stories

04:01 Starting with Awareness

05:29 The Power of Habits

09:10 Clinical Insights and Stress Signals

11:09 Breathing and Posture Techniques

13:22 Present Time Consciousness

14:38 Affirmations and Small Choices

16:47 Conclusion: Begin Your Healing Now

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, this episode will help you take your first aligned step. Healing begins now.

Resources
Book a wellness consultation with Dr. Leah Hahn D. C. at Body In Balance Wellness Center in Golden, CO →https://www.bodyinbalancechiropractic.com/

Walking into a new doctor’s office can feel intimidating—especially when past experiences left you feeling rushed, unheard, or dismissed. At Body In Balance Wellness Center, your first visit is designed to be different.

In this episode of Healing Beyond the Symptoms, Dr. Leah Hahn, D.C. explains:

• Why safety and presence are the foundation of true healing
• The step-by-step process of your first visit
• How non-invasive nervous system testing works
• Why gentle chiropractic care can create profound changes
• How individualized care plans help you shift from survival mode to healing mode

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Overcoming the Fear of Chiropractic Care

01:12 Creating a Nurturing Environment at Body and Balance

01:49 Dr. Leah Hahn's Journey to Chiropractic

04:28 Understanding Your Health History and Needs

05:28 Non-Invasive Testing and Nervous System Assessment

07:11 Gentle and Individualized Chiropractic Care

10:01 The Healing Process and Creating an Action Plan

11:02 Patient Experiences and Emotional Wellbeing

12:52 Conclusion: Your Path to Deeper Healing

If you’ve ever been curious about nervous system-based chiropractic—or if fear of the unknown has kept you from making that first appointment—this conversation will give you clarity, reassurance, and hope.