Have you ever sat down to write and immediately felt your chest tighten, your mind go blank, or your motivation evaporate? Has it seemed like forever since you haven’t had a day of foggy, vague, or unmotivated thinking? Hey co-authors! In this episode, we explore what’s actually happening in your brain and nervous system when writing (and everything else!) feels a bit overwhelming. We break down how chronic academic pressure can lead to dysregulation, how your brain interprets stress, and why your nervous system treats writing like a threat even when you want to make progress. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why chronic stress pulls your brain into survival mode and shuts down clarity, focus, and decision-making. How vagus nerve dysregulation loop that keeps you procrastinating, refreshing email, or endlessly “getting ready to write.” Practical, research-backed techniques to calm the nervous system and generate the small dopamine wins needed to get started. If you’re trying to write but feeling stressed, stuck, or unsure where to begin then this episode will help you understand your brain, lower the pressure, and finally move forward.  Want to Connect? Email: publishingacademicresearch@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/c-kyle-rudick-59a040a7 Schedule a Free, 30-Minute Consultation: https://calendly.com/publishingacademicresearch/30min