In this dossier, you’ll discover the concept of interoceptive stress, a lesser-known form of stress that has just as much impact on our well-being. Unlike psychological or real stressors, interoceptive stress comes from within the body, often due to microaggressions caused by toxins and disruptors present in our daily environment. These microaggressions disrupt our body’s homeostasis, leading to a stress response even in the absence of obvious external or psychological threats. The video highlights Geneviève Labonté-Chartrand’s explanations of the sources and impacts of interoceptive stress. She describes how elements such as medications, commercial dairy products and food additives can unbalance intestinal flora and cause chronic stress. Labonté-Chartrand also highlights the role of halogens such as fluorine, chlorine and bromine, present in our environment, which can interfere with normal cellular functioning and contribute to hormonal and metabolic imbalances. She encourages awareness of the microaggressions our bodies undergo on a daily basis, to better manage and reduce this type of stress.