Is Your Body Stuck in Fight or Flight?

Stress doesn't just affect how you feel—it can affect how your entire body responds. Join Dr. Chris for an easy-to-understand look at your nervous system, the fight-or-flight response, and why your body can sometimes have trouble switching out of stress mode.

  • Tuesday, Sept. 8 • 6:30–7:30 PM
    Trailhead Family Chiropractic • Murrieta

  • 🥗 Healthy food • ☕ Coffee • 💬 Live Q&A

Why Flight or Flight Matters

Your Body Wasn't Designed to Stay in Survival Mode

Fight or flight is an incredible built-in survival response. But what happens when your nervous system has trouble turning that response back down?

At this workshop, we'll break down what's happening inside your body in simple, everyday language—and help you better recognize the signs that stress may be affecting more than just your mood.

What You'll Learn

No complicated medical lecture. Just an easy-to-understand conversation about your nervous system and how your body responds to stress.

UNDERSTAND FIGHT OR FLIGHT

Learn why your body has this response, what activates it, and why it's essential for survival.

RECOGNIZE THE SIGNALS

Understand what can happen when your nervous system spends too much time in a stressed state and how that may show up in everyday life.

HELP YOUR BODY SHIFT GEARS

Learn practical ways to better recognize your body's stress response and support a healthier balance between activation and recovery.

This Workshop Is For You If...

You feel like you're always “on”

It's hard to slow down, relax, or switch your brain off. You can't sleep, have midday burnout, or constantly overwhelmed.

Stress seems to show up physically

You notice tension, fatigue, restlessness, or other changes when life gets stressful.

You've Tried It All, and Nothing Worked

You have seen all the specialists, tried all the meds and vitamins, but still feel sick and tired.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Trailhead patient?

Nope! This is open to our community. You're welcome whether you've been to Trailhead before or not.

Can I bring someone with me?

Absolutely. Just have them register too so we know how much food and coffee to have ready.

Where is the workshop?

Trailhead Family Chiropractic
39400 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, Suite 122B
Murrieta, CA 92563

What is the food?

Stephanie with @faithfullyfueled_meals will be providing samples of her popular beef taco bowls and shrimp bowls! GF and DF + Some Yummy

Is this good for healthcare providers or teachers?

Yes, while the content is simple enough for everyone to understand, the perspective is very different than the medical model and can be very helpful.

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