Stress isn’t just in your head—it’s in your body. And if you’ve been dieting, exercising, and doing “all the right things” but still feel stuck, this episode will shift everything you thought you knew about healing.
Jane Hogan, The Wellness Engineer, went from being a mechanical engineer to barely being able to walk—until she discovered the link between stored trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and chronic health struggles.
Today, she breaks down why stress is a silent trigger for weight gain, pain, and autoimmune conditions, and how you can retrain your brain and body for healing.
If you’re tired of battling your body and are ready for a new approach, this is a must-listen.
🎧 Grab Jane’s Relief with Peace Audio Bundle for guided meditations, affirmations, and breathwork here.
In this episode:
00:00 - Introduction: The surprising impact of stress on weight, pain, and health
02:02 - Meet Jane Hogan: From mechanical engineer to wellness expert
03:53 - How stress and trauma triggered Jane’s autoimmune disease
05:48 - The science behind how stress alters your metabolism
07:39 - Why traditional medicine often ignores stress-related conditions
10:09 - “Your issues are in your tissues”: How emotions get trapped in the body
12:42 - The nervous system's role in chronic pain and weight gain
14:50 - Practical strategies to retrain your brain and reset your body
16:54 - The power of visualization, breathwork, and daily mindset shifts
19:42 - How stress, self-doubt, and perfectionism keep you stuck
22:32 - Why women over 40 must regulate their nervous system for lasting health
25:30 - The wake-up call: How to listen to your body before it forces you to stop
29:26 - First steps to healing: Jane’s simple, science-backed daily practices
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