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Massage isn't just about working muscles—it's a profound "brain game" that retrains our nervous system to recognize and release tension we didn't even know we were carrying. In this enlightening conversation with returning guest Melissa Kary, we explore the fascinating challenge many people face: achieving relaxation during a massage session but struggling to recreate that state independently.

The most powerful insight emerges when we discuss anxiety not as an enemy to overcome but as valuable information our bodies provide. Through a personal story about navigating a steep hill at a concert venue, Melissa demonstrates how listening to anxiety—rather than fighting it—led to finding a safer path and ultimately greater enjoyment. "Your body shouldn't be working against you," she explains. "It should always be working for you." This perspective shift transforms our relationship with stress, teaching us to work with our nervous system rather than against it.

Ready to stop dismissing your body's signals and start creating the calm you deserve? Subscribe to It Starts at Vegas for weekly episodes that help you soothe your nervous system and reclaim who you are at your core. Share this episode with someone who might benefit from learning to listen to their body's wisdom—because wellness truly does start from within.

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