Inflammation Nation: Cooling the Fire Within

🎧 Episode 2: Inflammation Nation – Cooling the Fire Within
Part of the Radiant Reset: A Summer Series for Healing, Worth & Wholeness

Summary:
In this powerful solo episode of the Well To You Podcast, Sue McCarroll explores the multifaceted nature of inflammation—not just in the body, but in our emotional and environmental experiences. Using the relatable “bucket” analogy, Sue helps listeners understand how the cumulative effects of stress, poor nutrition, lack of sleep, and emotional overload can overflow into chronic inflammation and imbalance.

You'll learn practical, holistic tools for cooling the internal fire—from anti-inflammatory foods and breathwork to boundary-setting and mindset shifts. Whether you're navigating physical symptoms or feeling energetically drained, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and actionable steps toward healing.

✨ “Your body hears everything your mind says.” – Naomi Judd

Key Takeaways:
🔹 Inflammation isn’t just physical—it can be emotional and environmental.
🔹 The “bucket” analogy illustrates how stress and inflammation build over time.
🔹 You have the power to influence what fills (or empties) your bucket.
🔹 Quality sleep is a foundational anti-inflammatory tool.
🔹 Nutritional choices can either fuel or cool inflammation.
🔹 Breathwork helps soothe the nervous system and promote healing.
🔹 Boundaries are a form of self-care that reduces emotional stress.
🔹 Shifting your mindset transforms how you relate to stress.
🔹 Restorative movement supports long-term wellness.
🔹 Tuning into your body’s signals is key to sustainable healing.

Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to Radiant Reset
02:51 – Understanding Inflammation
06:09 – The Bucket Analogy for Stress
08:57 – Managing Inflammation Through Lifestyle Choices
11:54 – The Role of Nutrition in Inflammation
16:06 – The Importance of Sleep and Restorative Practices
19:49 – Creating Boundaries to Reduce Stress
23:52 – Breathwork Techniques for Stress Relief
30:03 – Conclusion and Reflection on Mind-Body Connection

Sound Bites
💬 “You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep others warm.”
💬 “Chronic stress is a huge creator of inflammation.”
💬 “Your body hears everything your mind says.”

Keywords
inflammation, stress, health, wellness, nutrition, breathwork, boundaries, self-care, mindfulness, anti-inflammatory, holistic health

Meet your host:

Sue McCarroll is the founder of Opal Wellness Studio. Sue has a unique style of coaching women to increase self-care, self-compassion, navigate busy mom life and nourish their bodies mentally, emotionally, and physically. She is is a holistic health coach, Pilates teacher, business owner and mom who gave up diet-culture beliefs to live a lifestyle full of clarity and vitality!

You can learn more about Sue on Instagram

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