You said yes too many times. You pushed past exhaustion. And now your body’s raising its hand, whispering: enough. When the Body Says Stop is a reckoning with the physical cost of ignoring your limits. It’s not just fatigue. It’s language. Headaches, tight shoulders, sudden tears—all trying to speak before you crash. This book gently walks you back to yourself, one boundary at a time. Rest isn’t laziness. Slowness isn’t weakness. They’re medicine. Your body isn’t betraying you. It’s protecting you. Listen. Respond. Begin again—softer, slower, and more in tune than ever.
WHEN THE BODY SAYS STOP: YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM KNOWS BEFORE YOU DO
WHEN THE BODY SAYS STOP: YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM KNOWS BEFORE YOU DO
By: Mae Larkin295.00
- ISBN: 978-9370038363
- Pages: 224 pages
- Published: 15 October, 2025
- Format: Paperback
- Imprint: Rupa
- Language: English
Mae Larkin is a physician and lecturer specialising in mind-body medicine. She trained in internal medicine at Harvard Medical School before expanding her focus to psychosomatic health and integrative care. Larkin has published extensively on the relationship between stress and physical illness, with her research appearing in medical journals as well as popular health magazines. Known for her patient-centred approach, she combines conventional medicine with holistic practices to help individuals restore balance. When the Body Says Stop is her first book for general readers, synthesising her medical and research background into an accessible guide.
