How to Retrain Your Brain to Heal Anxiety, Burnout & Chronic Illness with Lindsay Mitchell, PA-C
Release Date: 09/23/2025
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info_outlineLindsay Mitchell is the founder of Vital-Side, a membership program that empowers those with chronic illness and limbic system impairment to retrain their brain out of the chronic stress response so they can get relief from their symptoms and find freedom in their lives.
Her training in medicine as a physician assistant, work as an NLP practitioner, and experience having recovered from Lyme disease makes her uniquely qualified to assist others in learning how to shift their response and experience positive changes to their symptoms.
In this episode, I sit down with Lindsay Mitchell, PA-C, founder of Vital-Side, to talk about brain retraining, anxiety, and how we can rewire our nervous system for healing. Lindsay shares both the science and the practical tools that can help us move from survival mode into resilience and calm.
We cover:
- Brain retraining & neuroplasticity — what it means, how it works, and why your brain is always changing
- The nervous system & real-life symptoms — how anxiety, fatigue, gut issues, and brain fog are linked to dysregulation
- Triggers & hypervigilance — understanding why the body stays stuck in fight-or-flight (even without “real” danger)
- Social media, overstimulation & mental exhaustion — how constant input impacts our sense of safety
- Boundaries, burnout & energy protection — how to prevent people-pleasing and stress from draining your system
- The physiology of safety — why the vagus nerve matters and simple ways to activate it
- Practical tools — daily habits, visualization, and proactive steps to rewire the brain
- Reclaiming your power — shifting old beliefs and self-identity in order to heal
- Hope & transformation — real stories of healing and where to begin if you’re curious about brain retraining
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, or chronic stress, this conversation will leave you with science-backed insights and empowering tools to start creating new pathways for healing.
✨ Special Offers & Resources:
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Use code Stef100 for your first month free of Reset: A 7-Day Brain Retraining Course
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Check out all the Vital-Side Brain Retraining Programs
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Listen to Lindsay’s podcast episode: The Vital Side Podcast – Ep. 176