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The Nervous System Eats First: Autism Spectrum, Menopause & Beyond

Dr. Stacey Denise | The Neuroaesthetic MD

The Nervous System Eats First is a podcast about the midlife body—when masking stops working, menopause hits hard, and your nervous system demands more than just supplements and willpower. Hosted by Dr. Stacey Denise, a board-certified physician and founder of the Neuroaesthetic MD™ method, this show invites listeners into a new kind of recovery: one where healing begins through the senses. Each episode blends science, sensory ritual, and somatic insight to help women reclaim regulation—not as a

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51:58

When Pain Won't Sleep: Touchology & Reflexology for...

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2026/02/10

There's a specific kind of pain that shows up in midlife—burning feet at 2am, aching joints that won't settle, restless legs stealing your sleep. Your labs are fine, but your body is screaming. This episode is for you.Dr. Njideka Olatunde brings 40+ years of reflexology wisdom to teach you:• Why deep breathing (5-5-5) is your body's circuit breaker for pain • Hand reflexology technique for immediate relief • The pain-stress connection: why stress exits through your body • "Aging is

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72:14

Belonging in Your Own Body: Five Element Medicine &...

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2026/01/27

"Janice has always been a wish. From the moment she was born, she was a wish."These are the words Dr. Janice Campbell's mother said when she learned about her daughter's autism diagnosis at age 50. That moment of being truly SEEN is what this episode is about.Dr. Janice Campbell—doctor of acupuncture, Five Element practitioner, former theater stage manager, and late-diagnosed autistic woman—teaches us:• Five Elements Explained: How Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water map your nervous system •

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38:47

From Survival to Sovereignty: Pain Into Power Process...

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2026/01/13

Episode SummaryHave you ever reached a point where your body simply refused to keep going? Where the usual tricks—green juice, journaling, sheer grit—just stopped working? In this powerful episode, Dr. Stacey Denise sits down with Cassandra Love Lambert—globally recognized somatic transformation coach, bestselling author, and founder of the Pain Into Power Process—to explore what it means to move from survival to sovereignty.Cassandra shares her raw journey: how becoming a mother surfaced

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Aromatherapy as Nervous System Medicine | Amy Anthony...

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2025/12/24

Episode SummaryHave you ever walked into a room and instantly felt calmer? Or caught a scent that made you feel safe for the first time in weeks? In this episode, Dr. Stacey Denise sits down with Amy Anthony—one of New York City's top certified clinical aromatherapists and founder of NYC Aromatica—to explore how scent can be medicine for women whose nervous systems have forgotten how to rest.For late-diagnosed autistic women navigating perimenopause and menopause, aromatherapy offers

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50:36

Sound Healing to Release Old Selves: Grief &...

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2025/12/05

Episode SummaryIn this powerful episode, Dr. Stacey sits down with Celeste Barbier—professional vocalist, certified sound healer, ordained officiant, and sacred spaceholder—to explore the liminal space where sound becomes sanctuary. Discover how grief, trauma, and identity shifts can be held and softened through vibrational healing, especially for autistic and neurodivergent women navigating sensory overwhelm, emotional disconnection, and the unspoken grief of midlife transitions.Celeste

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42:53

Hot Flashes At Night? Breath as Medicine

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2025/11/04

Episode 14: Hot Flashes at Night? Breath As MedicineGuest: Angelia Abouhassan — founder of The Breath Lady Project, trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, stroke survivor, and Hatha yoga teacher Release Date: November 4, 2025 Length: ~40 minutesEpisode SummaryYou’ve been told to “just breathe”—but what if that makes things worse? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Stacey sits down with Angelia Abouhassan, a trauma-informed breathwork guide who rebuilt her body and emotional safety after a

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28:16

Eating Feels Impossible? 3 Food-Environment Fixes for...

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2025/10/21

Podcast: The Nervous System Eats FirstEpisode: Eating Feels Impossible? 3 Food-Environment Fixes for Perimenopausal Neurodivergent WomenGuest: Michael Lawrence — Master Chef (World Master Chef Society), Licensed ArchitectEpisode summary:Have you noticed the same meal is comforting in one space but exhausting in another? Chef–Architect Michael Lawrence joins Dr. Stacey to reveal how light, sound, temperature, color, and texture shape your appetite, attention, and digestion before the first

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36:53

Stop the Rabbit Hole: Autism & Social Media Rules —...

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2025/10/07

Episode summaryTemple Grandin and Dr. Stacey Denise outline digital-hygiene rules for autistic adults: what the algorithm rabbit hole does to mental health, the one-hour screen rule, how to curate your feed, and simple swaps for real-world connection that lowers anxiety and improves sleep—vital during perimenopause/menopause. Key takeawaysAlgorithms pull you into overload; design frictionOne-hour/day is enough for most—protect your attentionSafe-feed checklist: follow/mute/block with

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The Nervous System Eats First: Autism Spectrum,...

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2025/09/21

Welcome to The Nervous System Eats First — a podcast where science, story, and sensory wisdom meet to help neurodivergent women in midlife and menopause reclaim energy, intimacy, and emotional clarity. I’m Dr. Stacey Denise, a physician-artist and Neuroaesthetic MD. After years of bridging medicine, neuroscience, and color psychology, I created the Neuroaesthetic Reset™ to support women who feel “tired but wired,” emotionally flatlined, or disconnected in their most important

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37:17

Do You Feel Emotionally Numb or Disconnected in...

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2025/09/16

Have you ever said, “I don’t even recognize myself anymore” — but your labs come back “normal”? That gap between how you feel and what you can explain isn’t weakness. It has a name: interoception — the body’s hidden sense that helps you feel safe, centered, and alive. When menopause, neurodivergence, or trauma mutes that internal signal, your nervous system loses its compass. The result? Alexithymia, shutdown, and emotional disconnection. In this conversation, Dr. Stacey Denise sits down

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82:49

Episode 8: Beyond the Bowl — How Flexibility, Flavor...

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2025/09/02

🎧 Episode 8: Beyond the Bowl — How Flexibility, Flavor & Feeling Your Way Through Food Can Reset Your BrainHost: Dr. Stacey DeniseGuest: Dr. Nina Cherie FranklinDuration: ~85 minutesListen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeart Radio✨ Episode Summary:What if the way you build a salad could help rebuild your nervous system?In this soulful and science-woven episode, Dr. Stacey Denise sits down with clinical nutritionist and That Salad Lady founder Dr. Nina Cherie

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00:32:24

Illuminating Identity: Scent, Ritual & Sensory...

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2025/08/26

Can lighting a candle be a form of healing? In this episode of The Neuroaesthetic MD™ Podcast, Dr. Stacey Denise sits down with TEDx speaker and Meltdown Candle Bar founder Tameka Tate for an immersive conversation on ritual, scent, and sensory care for the overwhelmed nervous system.Whether you’re neurodivergent, menopausal, or just tired of "wellness performance," this episode is a soft place to land.💡 What You’ll Learn:– How scent heals where language can’t– Candle rituals that soothe burnout–

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Color, Connection, and Planetary Health: Abstract Art...

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2025/07/29

What if your nervous system didn’t need words to heal—but color, texture, and ritual instead?In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Ann Yakimovicz, an Austin-based abstract artist whose work gently unravels the threads between art, nature, and emotional regulation. Her background in landscape architecture adds a unique layer to how she creates—not just for the eye, but for the body. Each piece invites you to feel your way back into the sensory world you may have

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00:06:39

The Soul Language of Color: Rituals for a Nervous...

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2025/07/12

Hey love,What if color wasn’t just pretty—but a quiet medicine for your nervous system?In this gentle episode, we explore how certain hues can soothe, restore, and reconnect you to yourself. You'll learn how to discover your reset color, create small rituals for real-life healing, and remember: you don’t have to earn your rest.💫 Take the Reset Color Quiz or join the Neuroaesthetic Reset™ to go deeper.Share your color with me on Instagram or let it quietly guide your day. Whether it’s a post, a DM,

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00:47:06

The Nervous System Eats First: Why Your Body Can’t...

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2025/07/01

Can you really digest kale if your body is in survival mode?In this truth-telling episode Dr. Stacey Denise sits down with movement educator and mindset coach Nadia Murdock to unpack how stress, body image, and emotional eating are connected through the Organ-Mind-Body Axis (OMBA).This conversation goes beyond food, it’s about how your nervous system receives nourishment. Because when you’re in fight-or-flight, even the “healthiest” wellness routines can backfire.Connect with Nadia Murdock Her

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00:34:30

Building the Screen: How AI Learns to See Us

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2025/06/24

In the final episode of our AI & identity series, Dr. Stacey Denise speaks with Douglas Moore Jr. data scientist and responsible AI advocate about how machines are trained to see beauty, emotion, and culture. From bias in datasets to the ethics of design, this is a conversation for anyone who wants tech to feel more human.Topics We Explore:How AI models learn bias — and how it feels when they get you wrongThe challenge of training machines to "see" beauty, culture, and emotionWhy

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00:22:54

Who’s Behind the Screen? AI, Beauty, and the Battle...

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2025/06/17

What happens when the mirror doesn’t reflect you and the algorithm doesn’t recognize you?In this episode, Dr. Stacey Denise explores how artificial intelligence, beauty standards, and racial bias intersect to shape not just our digital presence, but our nervous systems. Through a rich blend of personal narrative, neuroaesthetic insight, and an illuminating dialogue with Dr. Monique Akassi, we unpack the emotional toll of being digitally erased and how to reclaim visibility through what Dr. Stacey

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00:07:02

The Aesthetic Revolution You Didn’t See Coming

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2025/06/04

In this episode, Dr. Stacey Denise explores how biased AI, distorted imagery, and aesthetic misalignment impact emotional safety especially for neurodivergent women. From erasure in digital portraits to the healing power of color and design, this episode reveals how beauty can become medicine. Tune in to reclaim your sensory truth and reshape how you're reflected in the world.Subscription, links & Email ListYouTube Blog Newsletter SocialsDr. Stacey's LinkedIn Dr. Stacey's Instagram

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Welcome: Podcast trailer

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2025/06/02

Welcome to The NeuroaestheticMD, where design meets healing, and science meets story.I’m Dr. Stacey Denise, board-certified physician, lifestyle medicine specialist, and sensory wellness futurist.This podcast is where we reimagine emotional well-being—not just as something we feel, but as something we shape.Each episode explores how our environments, identities, and everyday choices influence the nervous system. From symbolic color rituals and therapeutic sound to digital bias, burnout, and embodied

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