What if many of the illnesses we struggle with aren’t random, but signals from a body that has carried too much emotional stress for too long?

In this episode, Dave and Poppy explore When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté, a deeply insightful book that examines the connection between stress, emotional suppression, and physical illness.

They unpack Maté’s core argument that chronic stress, people-pleasing, and unresolved emotional pain can quietly undermine the immune system and contribute to serious health conditions.

Dave and Poppy discuss how early life experiences, trauma, and the pressure to be “nice” or self-sacrificing often lead us to ignore our own needs, until the body eventually forces us to listen.

The conversation looks at the mind–body connection, boundaries, and the cost of disconnection from self.

Dave and Poppy reflect on why learning to say no, honour emotions, and live more authentically isn’t selfish, but essential for long-term health and wellbeing.

This episode is compassionate, eye-opening, and grounding. If you’ve ever felt burnt out, chronically stressed, or disconnected from your body, this conversation offers a powerful invitation to listen, reflect, and begin healing from the inside out.

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