Vital-Side is a neuroplasticity based healing program that helps chronically ill or stressed people
09/22/2025
She felt sick for years—mystery symptoms that no doctor could explain. 🌀
Then she discovered mold.
She avoided it. She got rid of everything. She started over.
But her body still wasn’t healing.
Because mold wasn’t just a toxin in her environment… it had also left an imprint on her nervous system.
It wasn’t until she began calming her system, re-training her brain, and shifting out of survival mode that her body finally got the message: ✨ It’s safe to heal. ✨
Healing isn’t just about what you remove—it’s about what you rewire.
On the outside, it may look like I’m doing well postpartum… but here’s the truth ⬇️
It’s not because I have it all figured out.
It’s because I’ve stopped filling my brain with everyone else’s “shoulds.”
I’ve unfollowed wellness bloggers who claim to know what’s best for everyone.
I’ve started leaning into my own intuition instead.
It’s because I’m prioritizing what my nervous system needs most right now:
Postpartum isn’t about bouncing back—it’s about softening into a new version of yourself. And the more I trust my body + intuition, the steadier I feel.
So if it looks like I’m “doing well,” it’s only because I’m finally listening inward instead of out there. 🌙
Save this post for when you need a reminder to follow your own intuition.
09/18/2025
The hardest seasons become our greatest teachers.
That can feel hard to stomach when you're in the thick of it, but on the other side of it, I know it's true.
Yes, illness may knock you down. Yes, it may change everything. But you can rise again—stronger, softer, and with a deeper compassion for life’s fragility.
What once felt like an ending can become the beginning of a wiser, more resilient you.
Save this for the days you need to remember: your pain can hold purpose.
And write a ❤️ if you have a similar story. I see you.
09/16/2025
For some of us, trusting our bodies feels foreign.
Maybe you grew up in chronic stress, always bracing for the next thing to go wrong. Maybe your body has only ever felt like a source of symptoms, pain, or exhaustion.
When that’s your lived experience, it makes sense that trust doesn’t come easily.
But here’s the thing: as you begin regulating your nervous system—little by little—you’re teaching your body something brand new. You’re showing it that safety is possible. That calm is available. That your body doesn’t have to live in survival forever.
Nervous system regulation is the bridge.
With consistency and compassion, it slowly opens the door to reconnecting with your body—not as the enemy, but as an ally.
When your kids are chronically ill, the weight you carry as a mom is unimaginable. 💔
You’re constantly researching, advocating, trying new treatments, changing diets, booking appointments and maybe even dealing with chronic illness yourself. Your mind never shuts off. Every decision feels heavy, because it’s about your child’s health.
And in the middle of it all—you’re exhausted, running on adrenaline, and holding your breath without even realizing it. This kind of stress takes a massive toll on your own body and nervous system.
Here’s the thing: regulating your nervous system doesn’t mean you stop caring. It doesn’t mean you give up the fight for your child’s health. What it does mean is that you learn how to bring your body out of survival mode.
Your child’s healing journey is important—but so is yours.
Because they don’t just need treatments and therapies. They need you—regulated, present, and resourced. 💛
Healing your nervous system isn’t quick.
It isn’t easy.
But it is worth it. 💛
Living with conditions like MCAS, POTS, RA, Lyme (and more) can feel like your diagnosis is the final word. Like this is just the way things will be forever.
But here’s the truth:
A diagnosis is not the end of your story.
It’s simply a collection of symptoms, not a life sentence.
Healing takes time.
It takes consistency.
It takes showing up for your nervous system again and again — even when you don’t see instant results.
Some days it feels like nothing is changing.
And then one day, you realize…
✨ You reacted differently.
✨ You had more energy.
✨ You found yourself laughing instead of spiraling.
Those small wins stack up.
And over time, your brain and body learn a new way of being.
It’s not about perfection.
It’s about progress — and remembering that your diagnosis doesn’t define your future.
Real talk: traveling with a baby has its challenges.
But the life lessons it teaches me are sooo many -- it's a nervous system adventure for both of us.
For parents, it’s common to feel your body shift into survival mode—hyper-aware of every cry, every delayed nap, every “what if?” moment.
For babies, all the new sounds, sights, and routines can leave their little nervous systems buzzing too.
But here’s the beautiful side: travel also expands your nervous systems in incredible ways.
✨ Babies learn flexibility, curiosity, and resilience in new environments.
✨ Parents strengthen their capacity to co-regulate—showing your baby, “We can do hard things, together.”
✨ Shared experiences, even the messy ones, become bonding moments.
In this episode of , I talk with Anthony Cudjo with .0 to discuss how to unlock the power of your mind and transform your energy.
This episode is powerful -- and Anthony's gratitude shines through in his voice.
Tune in to this episode to discover how focusing on gratitude and the present moment can diminish anxiety and depression.
🎧 Listen to episode 178 of — available wherever you get your podcasts.
She juggles it all.
Takes care of everyone else.
Shows up for her family.
But inside, she’s running on fumes.
This isn’t just “being a stressed mom” — it’s nervous system dysregulation.
When your body stays stuck in survival mode, the smallest things can set you off:
🤚🏻 constant exhaustion
🤚🏻 feeling anxious and on edge
🤚🏻 brain fog that makes it hard to think straight
The truth is: You can’t “mom harder” or force your way through. You have to regulate your way out.
That’s where nervous system work comes in.
By calming your fight/flight response and restoring safety in your body, you can feel more grounded — even when life is still demanding.
Reboot is designed for anyone carrying too much, for too long.
Inside, you’ll learn tools to:
✔ calm your stress response
✔ build emotional resilience
✔ support your body and mind through ongoing challenges
At first, nervous system regulation is about survival — learning how to calm the chaos inside.
But over time, something beautiful happens:
You start to befriend your nervous system.
You learn your patterns.
You notice your edges.
You understand the difference between a true "no" and a stretch that’s safe.
You stop pushing through, and start tuning in.
✨ You begin to build capacity — not by force, but by trust.
And that’s where the empowerment begins.
Regulation isn’t about staying comfortable.
It’s about knowing when you’re ready to be challenged — and when you’re not.
It’s about living from connection, not protection.
This is the next layer of nervous system work. And it’s a game changer.
👉 Inside Vital-Side, we don’t just teach regulation — we help you build a relationship with your nervous system that supports your growth, your truth, and your resilience.
He works full time.
Cares for his chronically ill wife.
Shows up for his kids.
But inside, he's running on empty.
This isn’t just stress — it’s nervous system dysregulation.
When your body stays stuck in survival mode, everything feels harder:
😤 Irritability
😓 Exhaustion
💥 Anxiety
🧠 Mental fog
The truth is: You can’t think or hustle your way out of burnout.
You have to regulate your way out.
That’s where nervous system work comes in.
Through practices that calm your fight/flight response and restore your sense of safety, you can begin to feel more grounded — even when life doesn’t get easier.
✨ Reboot is designed for people who carry too much, for too long.
Inside, you’ll learn tools to:
✔ Calm your stress response
✔ Build emotional resilience
✔ Support your body and mind through ongoing challenges
✔ Reconnect with yourself — without needing life to be perfect first
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Hi all! Welcome to Vital-Side’s page. This is an informational page designed to inform you of the ever changing brain and how we can use the brain’s ability to change to live healthier and fuller lives.
Do you know someone who was diagnosed with a chronic condition? They have tried everything from heavy doses of western medications to eastern therapies and experiential treatments, but they only get a little better... then their health plateaus.
This is probably because their brain is dealing with the chronic stress response, which is a common way that the brain responds to physical, mental, or emotional trauma. However, our brains can get stuck in this response, which can cause hugely detrimental effects on the body including symptoms of inflammation, pain, brain fog, fatigue, heightened stress, hypersensitivity to foods, smells, and noises, headaches, and nausea.
That’s when neuroplasticity- the brain’s ability to change- can come in handy. In Vital-Side, you will learn brain training techniques that help you make positive and beneficial changes to the brain and the body for the better without any side effects.
I am a PA-C who has designed a non-medical and non-pharmaceutical program to help those with chronic illnesses make a full recovery through brain retraining techniques. I have also dealt with chronic illnesses including Lyme Disease, parasites, systemic Candida, and other co-infections. And I’m here to tell you that chronic illness is not always something you’ll have to live with for the rest of your life, and your symptoms can dissipate through learning how to calm the chronic stress response.
Each person is unique in the way they learn, heal, and react to chronic stress, so in Vital-Side we work together to design an individualized plan that is specific to one’s individual needs. For more information and to schedule a FREE 25 minute consult, please visit: https://vital-side.com/.
