Many chronic conditions are misunderstood because they are viewed as isolated problems rather than expressions of how the brain and nervous system are functioning. Two of the most common—and most misunderstood—conditions we see are depression  and fibromyalgia . Both are neurological, adaptive, and rooted in how the brain responds to stress, inflammation, and overload. Missed the Workshop?  Watch the Replay on Facebook  | YouTube Depression: Not a Flaw or Weakness Depression

Imagine you’re walking through a wide, open field. As you move forward, you come to a fork in the path. To the left is a trail that’s worn deep into the ground. The wheat has been trampled flat. The dirt is carved out. It’s obvious that countless people have walked this way before—and it would take almost no effort to keep following it. To the right is a new path. Barely visible. Only a thin line of bent grass, like two or three people have walked it once and never returned.

Are you feeling tired, stressed out, or running on empty? Burnout affects both adults and children — draining the body, brain, and...