What if your body isn't failing to heal, but simply needs more stability before it can tolerate deeper work? In this episode of The Spectrum of Health Podcast, Dr. Christine Schaffner shares a portion of her recent "Too Sensitive to Detox?" webinar, where she explores what can happen when the body becomes highly reactive and why stabilization can be such an important first step. Dr. Christine walks through a complex patient case involving mold illness, POTS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, mast cell activation, infections, hormonal fluctuations, and nervous system dysregulation. She explains how she approaches supporting a highly sensitive patient and why the goal isn't simply to manage symptoms forever, but to create enough stability and tolerance to begin addressing deeper root causes. She also introduces the framework behind The Sensitive Stack™, a course designed to help you understand where your body is most unstable, identify the systems that need support, and build a personalized foundation of 4–7 key stabilizers. Rather than overwhelming the body with an aggressive protocol or dozens of new supplements, the Sensitive Stack focuses on understanding the "why," titrating to tolerance, and building a methodical path forward. Dr. Christine also discusses an often-overlooked layer of sensitivity: emotional and energetic boundaries. For those who identify as highly sensitive or empathic, supporting the physical body may be only one part of creating greater stability. This episode is just a taste of the full webinar. Want to hear the rest of the "Too Sensitive to Detox?" webinar replay? 👉 Click here to watch the full replay and learn more about The Sensitive Stack™: https://drchristineschaffner.com/pages/sensitive-stack Please note: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always work with your qualified healthcare practitioner to determine what is appropriate for you. #SensitiveStack #TooSensitiveToDetox #MastCellActivation #FunctionalMedicine #NervousSystem #ChronicIllness #Detox

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