Substack Writings

The Crash After the Crisis

Kara O'Malley

Published on: 14/05/2026

Why do so many people crash after the crisis is over? This article explores the nervous system, stress hormones, burnout, and the hidden toll chronic survival mode takes on the body, mind, and immune system once the adrenaline finally fades.

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Faith, the Nervous System & the Biology of Chronic Stress

Kara O'Malley

Published on: 14/05/2026

Modern neuroscience increasingly confirms what Scripture has long taught: peace, rest, gratitude, & hope affect both the mind and body. Chronic stress impacts the nervous system, while practices that cultivate peace may support resilience.

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