{"product_id":"when-the-body-says-stop-mae-larkin-nervous-system-paperback","title":"When the Body Says Stop: Your Nervous System Knows Before You Do by Mae Larkin - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789370038363\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Rupa Publications\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen The Body Says Stop is a calm, practical guide for readers who have spent years overriding their own limits. Mae Larkin speaks directly to anyone who has ignored headaches, tight shoulders, or sudden exhaustion while pushing through work, caregiving, or constant digital demands. This new paperback reframes rest as essential maintenance rather than weakness, showing how the nervous system signals strain long before burnout hits. It is a compassionate, evidence-informed companion for anyone ready to rebuild a sustainable rhythm and listen to what their body has been trying to say all along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCentred on reclaiming agency over an overworked body, When The Body Says Stop blends accessible science with relatable, lived scenarios. Larkin translates nervous system research into everyday language, helping readers recognise how chronic stress keeps the body locked in a state of high alert long after the original pressure has passed. The tone stays warm, non-judgmental, and grounded, inviting readers to map their own thresholds without guilt or self-blame. Familiar situations - overbooked calendars, caregiving duties, late-night emails, the urge to say yes to everything - are used to illustrate practical steps: pause, breathe, renegotiate commitments, and protect genuine recovery time. The result is a readable, well-structured framework for redrawing personal limits so fatigue no longer dictates daily choices. Reflective prompts and concise chapter summaries turn insight into repeatable habit. Larkin also offers language for family, workplace, and healthcare conversations, helping readers advocate for themselves and the people they care for. Whether recovering from burnout, managing anxiety, or simply seeking a kinder pace, readers gain empathy alongside concrete tools, reframing the body's \"stop\" signals as protection rather than betrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, step-by-step approach to recognising stress signals and setting boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle, science-informed guidance that reduces guilt around rest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, practical rituals that help rebuild a sustainable daily routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for burnout recovery, caregiver fatigue, and high-pressure roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective prompts that turn insight into lasting habit change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMae Larkin writes about the nervous system, burnout, and personal resilience with empathy and clarity. Drawing on a background in health and wellness communication, she translates complex physiology into practical, everyday advice. Her approach centres on validation, mindful boundary-setting, and sustainable self-care, making this title a trusted resource for readers seeking relief from chronic stress. Larkin's writing invites reflection without judgment, speaking to exhausted professionals, caregivers, and anyone ready to listen to their body and reclaim a calmer pace of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you've felt drained by endless obligations and long for a kinder rhythm, this paperback offers a compassionate, actionable path forward. It doesn't demand perfection - it teaches you to notice, reset, and re-enter daily life with intention, making it a trusted addition to any self-help shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the current UK edition with the stated ISBN.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mae Larkin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56847932424574,"sku":"SNG22873","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/when-the-body-says-stop-mae-larkin-paperback-cover.webp?v=1784429863","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/when-the-body-says-stop-mae-larkin-nervous-system-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}