Rewilded Wellness

The Phase No One Talks About: Slow Rebuild, Nervous System Repair, and Why I Went QuietHey friends, it’s Lydia. It’s been a little quiet here on the podcast — not because I didn’t want to show up, but because my own system needed a pause. My body was asking for space to recalibrate, to integrate, to just be. And as I slowed down, I realized something: the pause itself was a signal — not just for me, but for the people I work with every day.We rarely talk about the phase that comes after crisis, after the acute danger has passed. You’re no longer in emergency mode, you feel some relief… but something still feels off. Energy dips, digestion wobbles, micro-flares appear, and your nervous system feels “functional but not free.” This is the Slow Rebuild Phase — the longest, quietest, and most misunderstood stage of healing. And yet, it’s where the deepest repair happens.In this episode, I give you a window into what’s happening biologically, metabolically, and neurologically during this in-between stage. I explain why your metabolism might feel cautious, why your gut microbes are slow to wake up, and why your nervous system is testing safety every single day. I describe the micro-flares — the subtle digestive shifts, energy crashes, sinus irritations, emotional spikes, or tension patterns — that are actually proof your system is learning to trust itself again.I also talk about why people get stuck here: the urge to push harder, the pressure to see immediate progress, and the challenge of trusting a body that has spent years in survival mode. Most importantly, I share why slowness isn’t stagnation — it’s strategy. Rebuilding capacity, restoring stability, and cultivating safety in your body takes time, pacing, and gentle, intentional steps.Throughout the episode, I weave in my own recent experience of stepping back from the podcast, reorganizing my business structures, and intentionally moving slowly. It’s living proof of what it looks like to honor this phase, to prioritize stability over speed, and to rebuild from a place of nervous system alignment rather than urgency.If you’re listening to this and realizing you’re in that in-between phase — not in crisis anymore, but not fully restored — this is exactly the phase I support clients through.I work one-on-one using minerals, microbiome data, and nervous system mapping to help your body stabilize, repair, and move forward at the pace it can actually handle.If you want to explore working together, you can find the details HERE. You don’t need to do more.You need the right support at the right time.For more on this, check out my blog post, Rebuilding Capacity: The Missing Piece in Chronic Health Recovery, where I go deeper into the biology and practical guidance for navigating this phase. Mineral Foundations Course HERE Minerals and microbes package HERE Rewilded Wellness program HERE Join my newsletter HERE If you are interested in becoming a client and have questions, reach out by emailing me: [email protected] Find me on Instagram : @ Lydiajoy.me OR @ holisticmineralbalancing

This episode dives into the alchemy of Scorpio season and the minerals that guide the body through transformation. Discover how sulfur, iron, manganese, and copper support the natural “composting” of old patterns—physiologically, emotionally, and spiritually—so decay can be metabolized into new life.Explore the interplay between seasonal shifts, gut microbes, and mineral metabolism, and how these processes mirror the quiet, internal work of Scorpio season. Learn about Calcarea Sulphate, the tissue salt that helps the body clear waste, rebuild connective tissue, and transform cellular detritus into nourishment.This episode offers a roadmap for understanding the body’s inner cycles: detoxification, stabilization, and regeneration. Listeners will gain insight into how the darker months are a time to support deep internal work, turning decomposition into energy, clarity, and preparation for what comes next. Mineral Foundations Course HERE Minerals and microbes package HERE Rewilded Wellness program HERE Join my newsletter HERE If you are interested in becoming a client and have questions, reach out by emailing me: [email protected] Find me on Instagram : @ Lydiajoy.me OR @ holisticmineralbalancing

As we move deeper into mid-fall in the Northern Hemisphere, the light is changing. The days are shortening, the sun sits lower in the sky, and our bodies are adjusting — whether we’re aware of it or not. This episode explores that seasonal recalibration through a biological and seasonal lens.We’ll look at how shifts in daylight influence the circadian rhythm, hormone timing, sleep patterns, energy levels, mood, and even our immune function. This isn’t about forcing ourselves to do more in the darker season — it’s about understanding how the body naturally slows, repairs, and reorients as we approach winter.This is Scorpio season — a time of descent, composting, and quiet integration. Nature is pulling inward, and we are built to do the same. When we recognize this shift instead of resisting it, we can move through the season with greater steadiness, resilience, and self-trust.This episode is part one of a three-part seasonal arc. Next week, we’ll explore how minerals, digestion, and the microbiome shift during the darker months, and how this ties into the deeper emotional and metabolic themes of Scorpio season.Take a breath, let the season work on you — your body knows what to do. Mineral Foundations Course HERE Minerals and microbes package HERE Rewilded Wellness program HERE Join my newsletter HERE If you are interested in becoming a client and have questions, reach out by emailing me: [email protected] Find me on Instagram : @ Lydiajoy.me OR @ holisticmineralbalancing

This week, I’m taking you inside a sauna and cold plunge gathering that sparked a much deeper reflection on electrolytes, minerals, and what it really means to be charged — physically, emotionally, and energetically.We’ve all heard “just add salt to your water,” but in this episode, I unpack why electrolytes aren’t one-size-fits-all and how your unique mineral balance determines whether a sauna session feels nourishing or totally depleting. I’ll walk you through the physiology — the demand and supply of energy during heat stress, how ATP and minerals drive your cellular voltage, and why the nervous system depends on that charge to stay calm and focused.You’ll also hear why I don’t recommend relying on electrolyte packets long term, what real mineral repair looks like, and how this foundation impacts your emotional regulation, executive function, and even your ability to embody your astrology chart. Because when your body is properly charged, you can actually express your full potential — physically, mentally, and spiritually.If you’ve ever left a sauna session feeling wiped out, anxious, or “off,” this episode will help you understand what your body’s trying to tell you — and how to turn practices like sauna and sweating into tools for restoration, not depletion. Mineral Foundations Course HERE Minerals and microbes package HERE Rewilded Wellness program HERE Join my newsletter HERE If you are interested in becoming a client and have questions, reach out by emailing me: [email protected] Find me on Instagram : @ Lydiajoy.me OR @ holisticmineralbalancing

Today’s episode is all about what it really means to integrate healing — the part most people skip over because it’s not flashy, linear, or fast. It’s where the body begins to reorganize itself after long periods of stress or depletion, and where so many get stuck thinking something’s gone wrong when, in truth, deep repair is underway.I share what I’ve noticed in my own journey after reviewing my latest hair test results — how the nervous system recalibrates once it no longer has to brace for survival, and how this shift changes everything about how the body digests, absorbs, and restores. We talk about why most protocols don’t work long-term: because they try to force change on a system that’s still in defense mode.This episode explores what happens when nourishment finally becomes safe to receive — when your body starts trusting that minerals, microbes, and energy can circulate freely again. It’s a conversation about regulation, resilience, and the real pace of healing — one that can’t be rushed or micromanaged, only tended.If you’ve been in the thick of recalibrating your health or feel like your body’s not responding the way you hoped, this episode will help you see that there’s a deeper rhythm at play. Healing is not about doing more — it’s about restoring flow and safety from the inside out.Learn more through the link below about my Minerals & Microbes package, designed to help you gently rebuild your foundation without the overwhelm of a big clinical protocol — because your body doesn’t need to be forced; it just needs to feel safe enough to function again. Mineral Foundations Course HERE Minerals and microbes package HERE Rewilded Wellness program HERE Join my newsletter HERE If you are interested in becoming a client and have questions, reach out by emailing me: [email protected] Find me on Instagram : @ Lydiajoy.me OR @ holisticmineralbalancing