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In today's episode, Gina shares the last part of her interview with Dr. David Burns, a Stanford educated psychiatrist noted for his pioneering work in cognitive therapy and development of TEAM CBT, and evolution of cognitive therapy that can provide rapid recovery. Dr. Burns discusses a powerful therapeutic tool he uses known as the hidden emotion technique. Full of wisdom and experience, listen in to hear more insight from Dr. Burns today!Get Dr. Burns' Feeling Great app for free! Feeling Great Check out the many free anxiety resources at Feeling Good by David Burns, MDStillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast.If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter.Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/Websitehttps://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 CoachingLearn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership:Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety?Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyChapters0:26 Welcome to the Podcast1:12 Understanding Anxiety's Hidden Emotions15:18 The Role of Shame in Anxiety21:49 Connecting Through Shared Humanity24:42 Future Topics and GoodbyeSummaryIn this episode, I continue my enlightening conversation with Dr. David Burns, renowned psychiatrist and author of pivotal works such as "Feeling Good" and "When Panic Attacks." Our dialogue delves into the intricacies of anxiety and the underlying emotions that often fuel it. I invite listeners to reflect on their relationship with anxiety and how to discern the subtle messages it communicates.A significant focus of our discussion is the Hidden Emotion Model—a technique I learned and refined during my training that unveils the repressed feelings driving anxiety. Dr. Burns eloquently explains how individuals, often conscientious and "nice," suppress emotions like fear, anger, and disappointment, which leads to heightened anxiety. By recognizing and articulating these hidden emotions, individuals can often alleviate their anxiety significantly. Dr. Burns shares a compelling vignette involving a man struggling with panic attacks after receiving unexpected news about parenthood. This example illustrates the necessity of acknowledging uncomfortable emotions to pave the way for healing.Our conversation also touches on the societal stigmas surrounding emotional expression, particularly for those who identify as "nice" people. Dr. Burns and I explore how mental health diagnostics can inadvertently contribute to feelings of shame and inadequacy among patients. It's a powerful reminder that many who battle anxiety face not only internal struggles but external societal pressures that may dictate how they should feel or behave.#Anxiety, #PanicAttacks, #MentalHealth, #CBT, #DrDavidBurns, #AnxietyCoachesPodcast, #FeelingGood, #FeelingGreat, #Psychology, #Mindfulness, #SelfHelp, #Recovery, #Wellness, #Healing, #StressRelief, #InnerPeace, #MentalWellness, #SelfCare, #Therapy, #Coaching, #EmotionalIntelligence, #NervousSystem, #OvercomingAnxiety, #PanicDisorder, #SocialAnxiety, #MentalHealthAwareness, #EndTheStigma, #GrowthMindset, #Authenticity, #Boundaries, #SelfLove, #IntrusiveThoughts, #OCD, #HealthAnxiety, #MindfulLiving, #Breathwork, #Meditation, #Zen, #Spirituality, #PersonalGrowth, #Resilience, #Empowerment, #HealthyMind, #AnxietyRelief, #StressManagement, #Psychotherapy, #Counseling, #WellnessJourney, #LifeCoaching, #MentalHealthMatters, #AnxietySupportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Panic Attack Help: Nervous System Mastery & Deeper Clarity (Part 3)You have traveled through the storm, and now the clouds are beginning to part. While Part 1 focused on finding the switch to quiet the noise and Part 2 prioritized repairing the stress loop, today is your ascent. We are no longer just managing or coping; we are stepping into true Nervous System Mastery.In this final chapter of our series, clinical hypnotherapist Martin guides you to plant a mental flag at your "peak of peace". From this new vantage point, you will learn to shift your perspective so that old worries, frantic thoughts, and the shadows of panic appear like tiny ants in the valley below. You are moving from the heavy weight of survival mode into the soaring freedom of absolute clarity.In This Episode, You Will Experience:Victory Breathing: A sharp, energized inhale designed to anchor your power and flood your system with emotional strength.The Mental Flag Visualization: A hypnotic process to plant an emotional anchor at the summit of your progress.Triumphant Release: Using a 6-second controlled exhale to let go of the last remnants of doubt.3 Daily Caring Tips for Absolute Clarity:The "I Have Arrived" Anchor: Use a physical touch-point (pressing thumb and forefinger) to instantly recall this state of peak calm.Strategic Stillness: Give yourself 60 seconds of internal, absolute silence to reset the decision-making brain and preserve vagal tone.The Gratitude Circuit: Before opening your eyes, name three things you are grateful for to flood your system with dopamine and oxytocin.Affirmations for Mastery:"I have arrived in a place of total peace." "I am the master of my internal environment." "My clarity is my strength, and I carry it with me everywhere." Complete your journey. If you are ready to fully commit to the journey of trauma-informed brain rewiring, come and join our community and explore the full Anxiety Breaker Course.Your support matters. This show is a grass-roots effort—just Martin, a microphone, and a laptop in a van. If this series helped you, please rate, review, and subscribe to help us reach those still searching for their own peak of peace.Smile often, walk with your head held high, and to your beautiful self... be kind.
The Art of Ubuntu—your layered practice day, designed to help everything you've learned this week become simple, usable, and real. In today's meditation, you'll gently combine the core techniques from earlier sessions—breath, mudra, grounding, and an Ubuntu affirmation—so you can settle your nervous system and return to connection in just a few minutes. This is a supportive practice for busy days or emotionally heavy moments, reminding you that belonging isn't something you have to chase—it's something you can return to, breath by breath, right where you are. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S SERIES Welcome to The Art of Ubuntu—a meditation series inspired by the African philosophy that reminds us: "I am because we are." Ubuntu is the practice of remembering our shared humanity—especially in moments when life feels isolating, tense, or divided. It's not about being perfect or "nice." It's about choosing presence, dignity, and compassion—so you can feel more grounded in yourself while also feeling more connected to others. In this series, each meditation will help you strengthen the inner skills that make Ubuntu real in daily life: steadiness in your nervous system, warmth in your heart, and a clear sense of belonging. You'll explore what it means to offer kindness without self-abandonment, to set boundaries without losing your humanity, and to live with the quiet strength of community-minded love. Let this be your daily reminder that healing isn't only personal—it's relational—and your peace becomes even more powerful when it's shared. This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, "Ubuntu Mindfulness: A Gentle Practice to Feel Less Alone" episodes 2572-2578. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - CO-CREATOR QUEST Every day connect with the world around you in a meaningful way. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY Day 1: VISUALIZATION: Compassion Day 2: AFFIRMATION: "I am a part of everything around me." Day 3: CLARITY BREATH: Inhale: peace within -- Exhale: peace to the world Day 4: DHYANA MUDRA Lose yourself in time and space by placing your right hand on top of your left hand, and touching thumb tips together. Day 5: CHAKRA FOCUS: First chakra to feel grounded Day 6: Compassion FLOW MEDITATION: combining the week's techniques Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION: closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual! WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme. 2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.
Send a textTrauma isn't only a story in the mind—it's also physiology, sensation, and nervous system patterning. In this final episode of the Many Faces of Trauma series, we explore how trauma can show up in the body through hyperarousal (fight/flight), hypoarousal (shutdown), stress-related symptoms over time, dissociation, and chronic tension patterns. Using a simple polyvagal-informed lens, we explain how nervous system state can shape sensations and symptoms—and why “I know I'm safe” can coexist with a body that still reacts. We share realistic body-based supports, focusing on small, repeated regulation, completing stress energy, co-regulation, and tracking 5% shifts. The episode ends with a short grounding practice and a supportive closing message to integrate the whole mini-series.In this episode, you'll learnWhy trauma affects the body, not just thoughtsCommon body patterns: hyperarousal, shutdown, stress symptoms, dissociation, tension holdingA polyvagal-informed view: state drives sensationWhat helps without overwhelm: repetition, body-language listening, movement, co-regulation, 5% shiftsA grounding practice that combines breath, stretch, and orientationA closing integration for the whole seriesGrounding practice (2–3 minutes): “Breath + Stretch + Name”Longer exhale than inhale (4 rounds)Gentle stretch + shoulder rollName 3 body facts (feet/hands/breath)Phrase: “My body has reasons. I can listen without panic.”Check the website for the free resources offered for both those affected by trauma and those supporting them.I will be back with more guest interviews starting again with Season 18. Stay tuned!Support the show
What if your core wounds aren't things to conquer, but parts of yourself that just need to be seen, heard, and understood? And what if the reason manifestation feels effortless in your imagination but impossible in action has nothing to do with motivation…and everything to do with your nervous system? This week, Jessica sits down with somatic therapist and parts work expert Sarah Baldwin for a conversation that will completely reframe how you understand manifestation. Together, they explore why your nervous system calls the shots on what you attract, and how the self-protective patterns you developed as a child are quietly keeping you from stepping into your purpose, relationships, visibility, and expansion as an adult. Using Somatic Experiencing & Internal Family Systems (IFS) and spiritual practices, Sarah explains how our minds are made up of different "parts" — inner voices or emotional states, each with their own fears and roles. The parts that learned to protect you in childhood don't disappear; they keep running in the background, quietly shaping what you believe you're allowed to have. Unblocking starts with getting curious about those parts rather than fighting them, and learning to become a loving, attuned parent to your inner child. With nervous system regulation and parts work, you'll move through fear without forcing it, gradually expanding your capacity to hold more goodness. If manifestation feels clear in theory but sticky in practice, this episode will show you why, and guide you in softening the walls that have been keeping you from the life you've been waiting for. Find the complete show notes here -> https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast Resources: Virtual NYC Speaking Tour + New DI & Journal Prompts Missed the speaking tour? We're bringing our NYC conversation straight to your screen—featuring an intimate dialogue with Lacy, Jessica, Jenna Zoë, and Elizabeth Orrigo, plus the Purpose & Soul Essence Deep Imagining and guided journal prompts. Manifested during the Return to Magic Challenge? Take our Survey to share your thoughts! Join the Pathway Membership Use code EXPANDED for 20% off your first month! The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential. LEARN MORE HERE Get the latest from TBM Join the Pathway now - Return to Magic Challenge available now! New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You Started Learn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial Library Ready to find out what's holding you back? 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Variety box Gluten free box Vegan box Protein box In this episode we talk about: Why your nervous system is the true gatekeeper of manifestation The three states of regulation: sympathetic, dorsal vagal, and freeze The “invisible wall” that shows up when you try to uplevel Why manifestation often feels uncomfortable before it feels good Building capacity to receive more goodness in your life The role of parts work in unblocking and reparenting Vulnerable parts vs. protective parts — and how they work together Why procrastination, perfectionism, and overachieving are protectors Becoming a “competent protector” for your inner child The lioness metaphor: soft and attuned, yet ferociously protective How adult self-energy creates safety for expansion Why intuition is quiet and unbothered (and how to distinguish it from fear) Why shining big is an act of healing — not selfishness Mentioned In the Episode: Find our Return to Magic Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Freeze or Fawn DI, Fight or Flight DI, and the NYC Speaking Tour Session) Connect with Sarah Baldwin! @sarahbcoaching on IG https://www.sarahbaldwincoaching.com/ You Make Sense on Apple Podcasts You Make Sense - Sarah's somatic healing program - join the waitlist HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Available now! The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you're meant to live.Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@LacyannephillipsLacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast
Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ LEARN HOW: https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s In this episode, I welcome Kamila Tan back to the podcast for a conversation that grew out of a moment at the end of her first appearance. As we were wrapping up that episode, we briefly touched on the intersection between athletics and eating disorders. Kamila shared about her experience struggling with disordered eating while competing in beach volleyball, and I spoke about what I've observed in my daughter's dance communities, where the pressure around body image and performance can be intense. It was clear there was a much bigger conversation waiting to happen, so I invited her back so we could explore this important topic more deeply. Together we talk about the often-overlooked connection between eating disorders, digestive issues like IBS, and mindbody/TMS symptoms. Kamila shares openly about her TMS recovery journey and the ways patterns around control, perfectionism, and safety can become entangled with both physical symptoms and our relationship with food. We explore how the nervous system responds to the pressures of athletic culture and high-performance environments, and what it can look like to begin unwinding those patterns on the path to healing. SO much here to dig into! Join us XOOX n. Want your questions answered directly by Nicole?
In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sana (filling in for Avik), we ask a simple question: What if your symptoms aren't random—what if they're signals? This episode explores how trauma can keep the stress response “switched on,” shaping sleep, digestion, immunity, and the way the body holds tension. This conversation is for anyone living with chronic stress, fatigue, pain, brain fog, or health patterns that feel hard to explain—especially listeners curious about mind-body healing without shame. Christina breaks down PTSD vs. complex trauma, how collective trauma can show up across communities, and why healing often needs more than talk therapy alone. About the Guest: Christina Simmons, LCSW-C is an integrative trauma therapist and educator. She supports Black women and women of color with trauma healing through mind-body approaches, including nervous system regulation and somatic work. Episode Chapter: 09:33 — The real theme: trauma as a root system of illness 12:25 — When the stress “switch” won't turn off 14:43 — How trauma shows up: sleep, digestion, immune changes 16:52 — PTSD vs. CPTSD: why developmental trauma matters 20:20 — Why systems treat symptoms instead of roots 28:13 — Epigenetics + collective trauma in the body 37:31 — Why talk therapy alone often isn't enough Key Takeaways: Notice “always on” signs: poor sleep, gut issues, fatigue, brain fog, inflammation patterns Replace self-blame with curiosity: “What has my body had to survive?” Understand the difference between single-event trauma and long-term developmental trauma Consider trauma healing as part of a wider health plan, not the only explanation Start with regulation: track your breath and gently shift it to support nervous system safety Explore modalities beyond talk therapy when reconnection is the goal How to Connect With the Guest: https://www.risemdllc.com/ Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
EP:182 In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I'm diving deep into one of the biggest reasons so many of us feel exhausted, resentful, and burnt out: regulating externally instead of internally. I'm breaking down the difference between the two in real-life, practical terms. When we regulate externally, we rely on our partners, kids, parents, friends, or even the state of our house to determine how we feel. We wait for someone else to notice we're drowning, to give us permission to rest, to step in and take over. And when they don't? We feel angry, unseen, and completely overwhelmed. I share how this showed up in my own life—how I used to abandon myself over and over again, scheduling everything around my family, believing my worth came from doing more, people-pleasing, and hoping that one day someone would finally “get it” and take care of me the way I needed. Spoiler: that moment never came… until I decided to become the one who takes care of me. We'll talk about: Why your partner (or kids, or parents) are not mind readers—and why expecting them to be is wrecking your nervous system How external regulation fuels resentment, burnout, and emotional explosions with your kids and partner The internal shift that happens when you start asking, “How do I feel? What do I need?” and actually trust the answer Why it feels so uncomfortable at first to set boundaries, receive help, and stop over-functioning for everyone else How trial and error, small experiments, and tiny acts of self-honoring build a completely new pattern in your brain Why your hobbies, preferences, and “little joys” aren't frivolous—they're actually nervous system regulation tools I also share a personal story from early in my marriage, when our therapist gave us an exercise where Jonathan had to cook dinner and I had to practice simply receiving. I walk you through how hard it was for me not to control, fix, or “help,” and how that moment revealed just how deeply I was stuck in external regulation and self-abandonment. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to: Identify whether you're regulating externally or internally Start asking better questions of yourself: What do I feel? What do I need? Can I give this to myself? See where resentment in your relationships might actually be a sign that it's time to take radical responsibility for your own nervous system Begin shifting from relying on everyone else… to trusting that you can hold, support, and care for you This isn't about becoming hyper-independent or never asking for help. It's about learning to anchor yourself first, then intentionally and clearly asking for what you need—without outsourcing your worth or your regulation to the people around you. If you are tired of feeling like you're treading water, waiting for someone to throw you a life raft, this episode will show you how to build your own. If this episode hit home for you, I want you to do two things: Pause after listening and check in with yourself: Ask, “How do I feel right now? What do I need?”—and then give yourself one small thing that supports your nervous system today. Share this episode with another parent who is drowning in resentment, burnout, or “doing it all.” Screenshot the episode, tag me @drbrookeweinstein, and tell me one way you're going to start regulating internally instead of externally. If you're ready to go deeper into this work and truly repattern your nervous system, come work with me inside my programs—head to my website or the link in the show notes to get started. #ThriveLikeAParent #DrBrookeWeinstein #ParentingPodcast #MomBurnout #BurnoutRecovery #EmotionalRegulation #NervousSystemRegulation #GentleParenting #ConsciousParenting #CycleBreaker #PeoplePleasingRecovery #BoundariesAreHealthy #SelfWorthJourney #MentalHealthForMoms #OverwhelmedMoms #ParentingSupport #AnxietyAndParenting #RegulateDontExplode #InternalRegulation #SelfAbandonmentRecovery
In this thoughtful and grounded conversation, Amy Wheeler is joined by Dr. Lauren Tober to explore two foundational pillars of ethical and effective yoga teaching and yoga therapy: scope of practice and the creation of a safe container.The episode begins with a clear and nuanced discussion of scope of practice—what it truly means, why it cannot be standardized across all practitioners, and how clarity protects both students and teachers. Dr. Tober emphasizes that scope of practice is shaped not only by formal training, but also by lived experience, competence, and confidence. Amy reflects on how her background in educational psychology and kinesiology informs her own scope, particularly in the areas of mental health and nervous system regulation.From there, the conversation moves into one of the most practical and quietly powerful parts of Dr. Tober's work: teaching yoga teachers how to create a safe container. Together, they explore why safety is not just about what is taught, but how space is held—relationally, predictably, and with nervous system awareness.Dr. Tober names an important reality: no space can ever be 100% safe for every person, given the diversity of lived experience and nervous system histories. Yet there is much teachers can do to increase the likelihood of felt safety—and doing so is foundational for healing, learning, and regulation. Without safety, students are less likely to return, more likely to become dysregulated, and less able to receive the benefits of practice.The discussion highlights how predictability, transparency, and thoughtful environmental choices support nervous system settling. Simple, often overlooked elements—starting and ending on time, explaining the structure of a class, orienting students to exits, maintaining consistent room setup, and letting students know how long a practice will last—can make a profound difference, especially for those who have rarely experienced spaces of welcome, inclusion, and belonging.Amy connects this directly to Polyvagal-informed teaching, emphasizing the importance of clearly naming what will happen during a class. While repeating this structure may feel unnecessary to seasoned students, it offers essential regulation cues to others—and does not limit creativity. Structure, as both Amy and Dr. Tober note, is not the opposite of freedom; it is what allows variation and creativity to land safely.Throughout the episode, a steady throughline emerges: clarity builds trust. Whether we are naming the edges of our scope of practice or the arc of a yoga class, transparency supports safety, integrity, and sustainability—for everyone involved.In This Episode, We Explore:· What scope of practice means in yoga and yoga therapy· Why scope is individual, contextual, and evolving· Mental health awareness versus mental health treatment· Trauma-informed yoga versus treating trauma· Referral as an ethical and relational skill· What a “safe container” actually is—and why it matters· How predictability supports nervous system regulation· Simple, practical ways teachers can increase felt safety· Why structure does not limit creativity, but supports it· How clarity and humility build student trustKey Takeaway: Safety and scope are not constraints. They are foundations. When we clearly name what we offer, how we hold space, and what students can expect, we create conditions for trust, regulation, and meaningful change.About the Guest:Clinical Psychologist, Yoga Teacher, Author + Host of A Grateful Life Podcastwww.yogapsychologyinstitute.com Host of the A Grateful Life Podcast - Conversations on mental health, yoga & living a good life. About the Host: www.TheOptimalState.com Amy Wheeler, PhD, C-IAYT, is the host of The Yoga Therapy Hour, an educator, yoga therapist, and leader in the integration of yoga therapy, psychology, and nervous system regulation. School of Integrative Health at NDMU:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health Master of Science in Yoga Therapy at NDMU:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/yoga-therapy Explore NDMU's Post-Master's Certificate in Therapeutic Yoga Practices, designed specifically for licensed healthcare professionals:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/yoga-therapy/post-masters-certificate-in-therapeutic-yoga-practices Try our Post-Bac Ayurveda Certification Program at NDMU:https://www.ndm.edu/academics/integrative-health/ayurveda/post-baccalaureate-ayurveda-certification #IntegrativeHealth #HealthcareEducation #InterprofessionalEducation #GraduateSchool #NDMUproud #SOIHproud #SOIHYoga #SOIHAyurveda #NDMUYoga #NDMUAyurveda #SOIHGraduateSchool Listen & Subscribe: Available wherever you listen to podcasts.
If you're constantly anxious and tensed, then you're signaling to the brain that something is wrong. Making the brain stay stuck on high alert, interpreting everyday life as a threat. This can lead to more anxiety. In this episode, I talk about why it's important to help regulate your nervous system. And how to find something that helps do just that, like meditation.Schedule an appointment with Dr. LisaJoin Dr. Lisa's VIP Group Membership
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For the past eight years since Founding CW Intentional, much of this work has lived inside private conversations, consulting rooms, strategic sessions and long conversations with people navigating moments of transition — leaders, founders, and individuals who had insight, awareness, and even success, yet still felt looming tensions inside the lives they had built.Over the years my podcast has shifted, often in sync with my evolution, from Pursuing Peace, Intentional Life & Business Design, and now Becoming Home.In this transition episode, I share why this new space — Becoming Home with Classie Watson — exists and the deeper conversations that inspired it. Much of what we call growth focuses on awareness: understanding patterns, recognizing trauma, identifying behaviors. But insight alone does not always translate into lived change. Many thoughtful, perceptive people can see their patterns clearly and still feel unable to live differently.That distance between understanding and embodiment is where much of this work lives.This podcast explores the deeper architecture shaping how we live and lead — identity, nervous system regulation, internal safety, behavioral patterns, trauma imprints and the intentional design of a life that can actually be inhabited from the inside.Because real transformation isn't just about knowing yourself.It's about becoming someone who can live inside the life you are building. It's about designing a life your nervous system can rest in - in your relationships, leadership, and work.If you've ever found yourself asking deeper questions about alignment, healing, leadership, or the life you're designing, this conversation is for you.Welcome to Becoming Home.About the Podcast Becoming Home with Classie Watson explores identity, nervous system regulation, trauma-informed psychology, and intentional life design. Through thoughtful reflections and conversations, the podcast examines how internal safety, belief systems, trauma imprints, and behavioral patterns shape the lives and businesses we build — and what it means to design a life that truly feels like home. Topics include: nervous system regulation, trauma-informed leadership, personal development, identity work, life design, emotional resilience, belief systems, healing patterns, and intentional living. — Connect with Classie Watson Newsletter: https://www.intentionallifeandbusiness.com/newsletter Website: https://www.intentionallifeandbusiness.com Instagram: @BecomingHomewithClassieWatson Instagram: @TheClassieWatson
Have you ever had a month where your business finally starts working… sales come in, people respond, momentum builds and then somehow your income drifts back to the same level again?It's a pattern many business owners experience, and most assume it means they need a better strategy.But often the real reason is something much more subtle.In this episode of Designed for Wealth, we explore the hidden pattern that quietly caps business growth: how your behaviour changes the moment momentum starts.You'll discover why income doesn't stabilise at the level you reach once, but at the level of behaviour you consistently maintain and why holding your standards when things start working is what allows your next level to become your new normal.Inside this episode we explore:• Why income spikes often reset back to the same level• The behaviour pattern that appears when your business starts growing• How your nervous system can quietly pull you back to what feels familiar• Three powerful questions to help you recognise this pattern in yourself• The shift that stabilises your next level in businessIf your business has grown before but your income hasn't stayed there, this episode will help you understand why and what actually creates lasting expansion.Send a textDesigned for Wealth is for women who keep dropping back to the same income even though they've done the inner work, mindset and strategy. This podcast explains the missing piece, your nervous system's capacity to feel safe with success. Here we break down: • why income plateaus happen • why manifestation and mindset don't hold • and how nervous system capacity creates wealth that actually stays If you're tired of getting close and then falling back, you're in the right place. The Upgrade: Turn your next level into your new normal by training your nervous system to hold more. $47/month for a limited time.
Full Show Notes: bengreenfieldlife.com/ohmpodcast In this episode, I welcome back my former podcast sidekick, Dr. Jay Wiles—a leading performance psychologist and expert in nervous system optimization. Together, we dive deep into the science of resonance breathing, unpacking how this surprisingly simple practice can dramatically improve your heart rate variability, stress resilience, emotional well-being, and sleep quality. We also get hands-on with the cutting-edge Ohm lamp, an innovative technology Jay helped develop that personalizes resonance breathing sessions using high-fidelity HRV data gathered right from your palm. Whether you're an elite athlete looking for a mental edge or just hoping to enhance your day-to-day health, this conversation is packed with actionable tips, real-world anecdotes, and a peek into the future of nervous system biohacking. Dr. Jay Wiles - who you may remember if you're a long time podcast listener as my witty sidekick on old Ben Greenfield Life podcast episodes - is a performance psychologist and psychophysiology expert specializing in nervous system optimization, recovery, and human performance. He serves as Chief Health and Performance Officer at Ohm Health, where he leads the science and development of biofeedback-driven tools designed to train stress resilience, improve sleep, and enhance cognitive performance through evidence-based autonomic nervous system interventions. Ohm Health is a nervous system resiliency and training company focused on improving stress resilience, recovery, sleep, and cognitive performance through evidence-based psychophysiology. Pre-order and use code BEN for 10% off at Ohm Health Episode Sponsors: BIOptimizers MassZymes: MassZymes is a powerful, best-in-class enzyme supplement that improves digestion, reduces gas and bloating, and provides relief from constipation. Go to bioptimizers.com/ben and use code ben15 for 15% off your order. Organifi Shilajit Gummies: Harness the ancient power of pure Himalayan Shilajit anytime you want with these convenient and tasty gummies. Get them now for 20% off at organifi.com/Ben. Just Thrive: Just Thrive Probiotic is the only probiotic clinically proven to arrive 100% alive in your gut, wrestling in less bloat, better energy, and even clear skin. Digestive Bitters packs 12 science-backed herbs in one tasteless capsule that jumpstarts your digestion and supports GLP-1 production so cravings don’t control you. Visit justthrivehealth.com/BEN and save 20% with promo code BEN. See the difference for yourself or get a full product refund, no questions asked. BON CHARGE: BON CHARGE is a holistic wellness brand with a wide range of products that naturally address the issues of modern life. Their products can help you sleep better, perform better, recover faster, balance hormones, reduce inflammation, and so much more. Go to boncharge.com/GREENFIELD and use coupon code GREENFIELD to save 15%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever noticed yourself scanning someone's face for approval, changing your answer to keep the peace, or realizing you're not even sure what you actually want anymore? In this conversation, Whitney sits down with Beatriz Albina to unpack the habits so many women, especially mothers, quietly carry: people-pleasing, perfectionism, and codependency. Together, they explore where these patterns come from, why they're actually brilliant survival strategies, and how they get wired into our nervous systems over time. You'll learn why these habits aren't personality flaws but learned protective responses shaped by family systems and larger cultural conditioning. Beatriz introduces "emotional outsourcing" as a non-shaming way to understand these patterns. They dive into somatic practices, nervous system regulation, the difference between slowing down and checking out, and simple daily ways to reconnect with your own internal voice. This conversation is empowering, compassionate, and deeply validating. You'll walk away with practical tools and a new lens on your patterns that feels hopeful instead of shame-filled. If you're ready to stop abandoning yourself in the name of being a "good" mom, partner, or woman, and start building safety, belonging, and worth from within, press play. Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: The concept of "emotional outsourcing" Why people-pleasing and perfectionism are wired into the nervous system How emotional outsourcing is located in the body and nervous system The science behind why we can't think our way out of these habits Tools for regulating the nervous system during moments of activation The significance of daily self-check-ins to reconnect with personal desires and needs. How chronic over-giving and hypervigilance impact long-term health Simple somatic practices that help you reconnect with your body and shift these patterns Reflection question to ponder: Where can I be a little kinder to myself? Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast Connect with Beatriz: Instagram | Website | Book: End Emotional Outsourcing | The Feminist Wellness Podcast
What if your starseed mission was never about escaping Earth… but learning to feel safe inside your body?What if regulating your nervous system is the most powerful way you assist humanity right now?The real awakening does not begin in the stars — it begins in your cells.In this episode, I explore why nervous system healing is the true starseed mission. For years, many awakening souls believed their role was to raise consciousness through light language, grid work, or higher dimensional awareness. But there is a deeper layer most people overlook: your body must feel safe before your frequency can stabilize.When your nervous system is stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, your energy field becomes inconsistent. You may feel intuitive yet overwhelmed. Activated yet exhausted. Spiritually aware yet financially or relationally dysregulated. This is not a failure of your mission. It is a call back into embodiment.A regulated nervous system allows you to:• Hold more light without burnout• Stay grounded during collective chaos• Make clear, sovereign decisions• Create abundance without survival stress• Influence the collective simply through your stable presenceYour calm is not selfish. It is service.Your safety is not small. It is planetary work.This conversation bridges spirituality and biology. We talk about trauma patterns, energetic sensitivity, why empaths burn out, and how nervous system regulation stabilizes your frequency so you can actually live your mission instead of chasing it.If you are a starseed who feels called to assist humanity, this message may shift how you see your role forever.Enjoy Cosmic Shopping - the store with no prices.https://sabrinabrightstar.com/
Mercury retrograde doesn't just stir up tech glitches—it can stir your heart, your relationships, and your nervous system too. In this episode of the Luminary Life Podcast, I'm sharing what I'm really seeing in this retrograde window:old relationships circling back in meaningful ways, invitations to reconnect with soul family, and a clear message to make yourself your #1 priority. With Spirit Quartz as our crystal ally for the month—“sink into the warm embrace of your spirit family”—we explore how to: * take your power back from old patterns and expectations * reset your nervous system to the rhythm of the earth, not the speed of the news cycle * notice which relationships truly nourish your light * move through this retrograde with more grounding, care, and self-honoring During this episode, I also guide you through a sacred nervous system reset practice you can return to whenever you're feeling scattered, exhausted, or pulled in too many directions. If your energy has felt wobbly or tender, this is a soft, supportive listen. Get on the waitlist for the Sanctuary Circle Here: https://loriaandrus.com/sanctuary/ #LuminaryLifePodcast #MercuryRetrograde #TakeYourPowerBack #SpiritQuartz #SoulFamily #CrystalWisdom #NervousSystemReset #EnergeticSelfCare
Send a textIn this episode, Kristen sits down with Radhika, an integrative wellness mentor, yoga teacher, and meditation guide, to explore how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and modern neuroscience can work together to help women regulate their nervous systems and come back to themselves. Radhika shares how growing up in India immersed in yoga philosophy and seasonal living shaped her approach, and how a season of corporate burnout and life transitions led her to this work. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that true wellbeing isn't about fixing yourself — it's about returning to your own inner wisdom.Guest Bio: Radhika is an integrative wellness mentor, yoga teacher, and meditation guide whose work blends Ayurvedic wisdom, yoga philosophy, and neuroscience to help women restore balance and reconnect to themselves. She is the author of the forthcoming book Radiant Rituals, due out late 2026.Key Takeaways:Rituals differ from habits in that they carry intentionality and signal safety to the nervous systemMorning rituals set the tone for how we show up for ourselves and others throughout the daySeasonal living is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to restore balance and circadian rhythmCaring for the physical body — especially digestion — often unlocks deeper emotional and spiritual layersSmall, sustainable shifts ("elevation over perfection") are more powerful than overhauling everything at onceIndividual wellbeing has a ripple effect on collective consciousnessResources & Links:Radhika's seasonal living courseRadhika's WebsiteInstagramResources:Free Masterclass: The Alchemy of the Perimenopause Portal Ayurvedic Dosha Quick Reference Guide Abhyanga Self Massage Guide Weekend Nervous System Reset Nourished For Resilience Workbook Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.comand @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram
You can't "affirm" or "talk" your way out of a dysregulated nervous system. And you can't somatic-breathe your way out of deeply wired subconscious beliefs.In today's episode, I'm breaking down the 5 key brain systems involved in the subconscious mind — the ones responsible for your triggers, emotional memory, perception, and survival responses.We'll explore:Why your body reacts before your conscious mind catches upHow the nervous system and subconscious mind reinforce each otherWhy “knowing better” doesn't mean you'll do betterAnd what it actually takes to rewire both systems for lasting changeIf you've been doing mindset work but still feel hijacked in relationships…Or regulating your body but still stuck in old identity loops…This will connect the dots.Real change happens when the mind and body feel safe together.Let's work together 1:1.Book a free discovery call here: https://calendly.com/alignwithaudrey-1/coaching-discovery-call
Why does chronic pain return even after months of physical therapy and exercise? Today I sit down with chronic joint and back pain specialist Bonnie Ryckova to uncover the missing link in injury recovery.Bonnie shares her powerful journey from childhood trauma and multiple accidents to discovering the "layers of compensation" the body builds over decades. Learn why traditional strengthening exercises often fail when the body is stuck in a fight-or-flight response and how nervous system regulation can finally break the cycle of painful flare-ups. This conversation offers a roadmap to move from "fixing" your body to partnering with it for lasting relief.Key Highlights & Timestamps03:09 The "Dissociation" of Injury: Bonnie describes the psychological impact of her first childhood injury, explaining how a plaster cast led to a feeling of disconnection from her own limb, a common side effect of physical trauma.05:17 The Hidden Impact of Childhood Accidents: A detailed look at how a "minor" accident at age 10 created a "rotational" compensation in Bonnie's pelvis that stayed with her for decades, despite X-rays showing nothing was broken.14:26 Trauma Processing vs. Physical Fixing: Following a car accident in her 30s, Bonnie explains the pivotal moment she realized that physical exercise alone couldn't heal her because the emotional trauma of the impact hadn't been processed.20:05 The "Layers of Compensation": A breakdown of how the body adapts over time. Bonnie explains that the demands we put on our bodies (career changes, travel, stress) add "layers" to old injuries, making standard physical therapy less effective over time.22:34 Nervous System "Fight or Flight" in Fitness: Bonnie discusses the irony of the fitness industry, where high-intensity "hustle" can actually prevent healing by keeping the nervous system in a constant state of threat.31:18 Learning to Listen to "Body Guidance": Bonnie shares her method of lying on the floor and allowing the body to lead the movement (rocking, pelvic tilts) rather than following a rigid exercise protocol.41:09 The "Silent" Rib Cage Breath: A step-by-step tutorial on the specific breathing technique Bonnie uses to expand the thoracic spine, relax the jaw, and signal safety to the brain to stop a pain flare-up.Bonnie's Bio Bonnie is a Chronic Joint and Back Pain Specialist who works with people whose pain keeps returning despite physiotherapy and exercise. Her work focuses on understanding how the body has adapted over time and where load is no longer shared evenly.Her background includes biomechanics, clinical Pilates and postural therapy, alongside lived experience of chronic pain, hypermobility, and injury recovery. This informs a way of working that is structured, body-led, and realistic, prioritising clarity before action.Her work has been featured in Forbes (2024), 30 Day Health Magazine (2025), and The I-Paper (2026). Connect with Bonnie https://bonnieryckova.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnieryckovaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonnieryckovaWho am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#healingpain #chronicpainsolutions #chronicpainrecovery #chronicpainhelp #chronicpainrelief #chronicpainawareness #emotionalpain #traumarecovery #traumahealing
Text us, We would love to her from YOU!Many people experience powerful spiritual insights through meditation, retreats, plant medicine, or personal growth work. But what happens when those insights don't translate into real change in daily life?In this episode of Happy Hour for the Spiritually Curious, Dr. Sandra Marie sits down with depth hypnosis practitioner, mindfulness teacher, and shamanic counselor Juliana Sloane to explore why awareness alone often isn't enough to transform emotional patterns, relationships, or nervous system responses.Together, they dive into the often overlooked gap between spiritual insight and true integration, and why many people who are deeply committed to spiritual practice still find themselves repeating the same behaviors, fears, and relationship dynamics.Juliana shares how practices like depth hypnosis, mindfulness, and unconscious mind work can help bridge the gap between intellectual understanding and embodied transformation.This conversation explores how healing happens not just in the mind, but through the body, nervous system, and unconscious patterns that shape our lives.If you've ever wondered why you understand your patterns but still feel stuck in them, this episode offers powerful insight into the deeper layers of personal and spiritual growth.TakeawaysSpiritual insight must be integrated into daily life.Depth hypnosis allows for deeper exploration than talk therapy.Crisis can be an opportunity for growth and learning.Embodiment is crucial for true understanding of insights.Patterns can be influenced by ancestral lines.Scientific and spiritual practices can complement each other.The unconscious mind plays a significant role in our spiritual lives.Spiritual maturity involves continuous growth and curiosity.Balancing service to self and others is essential.Play and curiosity are vital for spiritual exploration.LinkJuliana SloaneWebsite: https://www.julianasloane.com/Upcoming events: julianasloane.com/meditationUpcoming Women's Retreat: https://offgridretreats.org/events/april2026deeprestInstagram: instagram.com/julianasloaneSupport the showPlease subscribe and follow the show to get updates on new releases.Kindly asking to share with friends who may enjoy or benefit.Support Happy Hour for the Spiritually Curious WildSoulsGathering.comEmbrace YOUR Wild Soul!https://www.youtube.com/@wildsoulgatheringhttps://www.tiktok.com/@spirituallycurioushttps://www.twitter.com/@soul_gatheringshttps://www.instagram.com/wildsoulgatheringshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/669456900799583
If manifestation hasn't worked for you — despite mindset shifts, affirmations, and visualization — this episode explains why.It's not your belief system.It's your nervous system.I introduce the concept of the Frequency Gap — the distance between what you consciously desire and what your body has been conditioned to feel safe receiving.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why manifestation is a somatic process• How chronic fight-or-flight blocks abundance• What sympathetic dominance does to intuition and creativity• Three signs your nervous system is running a scarcity program• The daily recalibration practice that closes the gapThis episode blends neuroscience, trauma awareness, and energetic strategy to help you regulate first — then manifest.Because you cannot create from survival.
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If you struggle to rest, you are not lazy. And you are not bad at slowing down.When your nervous system resists rest, it is often responding to something older than your calendar.Many driven, responsible adults live in low-grade urgency. Not because they love hustle, but because their body learned early that motion meant safety. Achievement meant connection. Stabilizing the room meant belonging.So when things get quiet, the body does not interpret that as peace. It interprets it as unfamiliar.This episode explores: • why high performers feel restless in stillness • how predictive processing reinforces familiar reward loops • why responsibility fuses with identity • how “being the steady one” becomes a nervous system strategy • the grief that surfaces when intensity becomes normalWe are not teaching neuroscience. We are illuminating lived experience.Your brain repeats what reduces uncertainty. If competence calmed tension, your system stored it. If achievement strengthened attachment, your system reinforced it.Over time, adrenaline can feel like clarity. Urgency can feel like maturity. Rest can feel exposed.This is not traditional burnout. It is identity drift layered with nervous system conditioning.Identity-Level Recalibration is not another productivity tactic. It is root-level recalibration that makes every other tool effective. We begin with the who, not the how. Identity precedes behavior.Reclamation does not mean becoming less driven. It means separating commitment from consumption.You can remain sharp without staying strung tight.You can lead without living in low-grade adrenaline.You can care deeply without being consumed.Identity safety feels like breath. Not adrenaline.Like silence that does not accuse you.Like performance flowing from steadiness instead of panic.This is orientation before resolution.Recognition before force.Companionship instead of correction.Today's Micro Recalibration:When rest feels uncomfortable, place a hand on your chest and quietly say, “My body learned that motion meant safety. It is okay that this feels unfamiliar.” Then take one slower breath than usual.Not to fix anything.Just to introduce your system to a new option.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Learn about The Recalibration Cohort→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things...
What if the reason you keep reacting in parenting isn't a mindset problem… but a nervous system one? In this powerful conversation, Wendy sits down with nervous system specialist Carrie Montgomery to talk about how rewiring your brain and regulating your body can completely change the way you love, lead, and parent. They unpack: Why willpower isn't enough when you're in an emotional hijack What's actually happening in your brain during reactive moments How nervous system repair creates real generational change Simple tools (like wall pushes and breathwork) you can use immediately If you're tired of yelling, shutting down, or feeling out of control in hard moments with your kids… this episode will feel like hope. Because when you heal your nervous system, you don't just change your reactions. You change your legacy. ✨ ➡️ Head to https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/312 for more info and links.
With everything heavy in the world right now, I've been feeling that “stuck” feeling myself — so I recorded this last-minute episode for you.We're talking about the viral “bed rotting” trend and what's really happening in your body when you can't get out of bed. You'll learn:• The three nervous system states (ventral vagal, sympathetic, dorsal vagal)• How they line up with the Window of Tolerance you've heard me talk about before• What widens or narrows your window• How to tell if you're in genuine rest, passive consumption, or full shutdown• The 6 smallest, most effective tools to gently come back onlineWhether you're in couples coaching with me or a longtime listener, these tools will help you and the person you love move through shutdown with compassion instead of criticism. Your nervous system is just trying to keep you safe — and now you'll know exactly how to work with it.Key TakeawaysInside the Window = ventral vagal (calm, clear, restorative rest)Above the Window = sympathetic hyperarousal (wired & anxious)Below the Window = dorsal vagal shutdown (numb, heavy, frozen)Bed rotting is usually passive consumption or sliding into shutdown — not true restYour window size changes based on sleep, boundaries, connection, stress & recoveryThe fastest way out of shutdown: micro-movement → 5-4-3-2-1 grounding → voice → get vertical → name what you're avoiding → reality-check your bandwidthHarshness never works as well as loving firmness (with yourself or your partner)Resources:The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique (do this while still in bed!)Name out loud or silently:5 things you can see4 things you can touch/feel3 things you can hear2 things you can smell1 thing you can tasteTakes 60–90 seconds and sends immediate safety signals to your nervous system.Next StepsIf this helped you feel less alone in the “stuck” feeling, share it with your partner or someone you love. Subscribe, leave a quick rating or review (it really helps the show), and remember — putting each other first and doing the small things often is what creates a big impact in your marriage.Get in TouchWebsite: MasterYourMarriage.usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteryourmarriageFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasterYourMarriage/
Self-care podcast exploring Signs of an Overwhelmed Nervous System, The Role Cortisol Plays in Nervous System Dysregulation & Steps to Balancing Cortisol & The Nervous System. TOPICS:: ** Signs of an Overwhelmed Nervous System. ** The Role Cortisol Plays in Nervous System Dysregulation. ** Steps to Balancing Cortisol & The Nervous System. NOTES:: Show notes: amberapproved.ca/podcast/646 Leave me a review at amberapproved.ca/review Email me at info@amberapproved.ca Secure your spot in the Body Freedom Group Coaching Program. Email info@amberapproved.ca with the subject line "Group Coaching" or book a 30 minute Complimentary Body Freedom Consultation here to secure 1 of 5 spots starting the first week of April! Subscribe to newsletter: https://amber-romaniuk.mykajabi.com/newsletter-sign-up SHOW LINKS: Coaching Savings on 12 and 6 month private coaching programs until March 15th! Click below to schedule a 30 minute Complimentary Body Freedom Consultation to secure your savings. https://amberapproved.ca/body-freedom-consultation/ Take my free Emotional Eating Quiz here: http://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz Listen to Episode 291 about what it's like to work with me here: http://amberapproved.ca/podcast/291/ Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amberromaniuk/ MY PARTNERS: DEEP MARINE COLLAGEN By calming the immune system and nourishing the tissues of your joints, skin, gut, hair follicles and nail beds DeepMarine Collagen works from the inside out to produce Pain-Free Joints, Glowing Skin, Thicker Hair, Stronger Nails and a Healthy Gut. Canadian Listeners Use AMBER20 to receive 20% off all regular priced items by visiting deepmarine.ca or click the link https://deepmarine.ca/discount/AMBER20 to have the discount automatically applied to your order. Free Single Serve Sachets with select purchases while supplies last. USA Listeners You can find DeepMarine Collagen on Amazon.com. Discounts will automatically be applied to select purchases.
If you've ever binged and immediately asked "what is wrong with me?" this episode is for you. You'll learn exactly why binge eating makes sense, why it's never actually self-sabotage, and what to ask yourself instead. You'll hear two real stories: one woman in the thick of shame and self-blame, convinced she's broken, and another who spent months white-knuckling through Sunday night promises before something finally shifted.What You'll Discover:Why "self-sabotage" is almost always self-protection in disguiseThe one question that will shift you out of the shame spiralThe signs you are making progress that you might ignoreWhat becomes possible when you stop fighting yourself and get curious insteadIf you've ever acted in a way that didn't make sense to you and then blamed yourself for it, this episode will change the question you ask next time. Interested in exploring 1:1 coaching? Schedule a Breakthrough Call.Click here to get on the waitlist to be notified when Cultivate opens.Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.
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In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Michelle Kesil speaks with executive coach Annie Yatch about her work with real estate entrepreneurs. Annie discusses her unique approach to coaching, which combines subconscious reprogramming with leadership development to help clients achieve greater success in their businesses and personal lives. She emphasizes the importance of relationships, both in business and at home, and shares insights on common patterns among real estate professionals. The conversation also covers the significance of calming the nervous system and utilizing biohacking techniques to enhance performance. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind: Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply Investor Machine Marketing Partnership: Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com Coaching with Mike Hambright: Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform! Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/ New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club —--------------------
Consistency shouldn't feel like punishment. In this episode of Intuition: Your Joy Compass, I get honest about something that triggers a lot of inner critic noise: consistency. For many smart, capable women, the word alone feels like bootcamp. Pressure. Self-betrayal. Burnout waiting to happen. And I understand why. I share how my nervous system still remembers a season of overworking, overproving, and overriding my body. So when I hear "just be consistent," there's resistance. Not laziness. Protection. We talk about how inconsistency is often a defense mechanism, not a character flaw, and why calling yourself lazy is usually your inner judge trying to keep you safe. In this conversation, I reframe consistency as sustainable rhythm, something that feels like a dance, not a demand. We explore how small, repeatable steps build self-trust far better than pressure ever could, and why nervous system regulation matters more than motivation. I share practical tools, personal stories (half marathons, needle felting, and calendar boundaries included), and how to stop before consistency turns into self-punishment. If you've ever started strong, burned out, and then blamed yourself… this episode is for you. Listen in to learn how to build Consistency that supports joy, regulate your Nervous System instead of overriding it, and create a Sustainable Rhythm that actually lasts. And if you're ready for deeper support, Living in Clarity begins March 17th. It's designed for women who are allergic to rigid discipline but crave trust, completion, and aligned success. --- Living in Clarity is open now! Living in Clarity is an 8-week group experience grounded in the Positive Intelligence® framework, where we work directly with the Saboteur-to-Sage model to reduce mental patterns that create self-doubt, overthinking, and inner conflict. Learn more about this visit: https://www.vickibaird.com/living-in-clarity-sign-up ---
Discover the powerful combination of breathwork and cold exposure therapy with Steven Roccazzella, Tennessee's only Wim Hof certified instructor. In this eye-opening conversation, Steven shares how these ancient practices helped him overcome PTSD, panic disorder, and depression, ultimately transforming his relationship with his body and mind. Learn practical techniques you can start using today to build resilience, reduce anxiety, and tap into your body's natural healing abilities.Work with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!
Ever wonder why your body feels exhausted, yet all your tests come back "normal"? Join me and my guest, Miguel Bautista, CFS Recovery Expert, to uncover how chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID might actually be rooted in your nervous system and what you can do to start reclaiming your energy and life. Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 Introduction ⏰ 04:40 Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ⏰ 09:13 The Role of the Nervous System ⏰ 14:28 Education as a Foundation for Recovery ⏰ 19:38 The Software Upgrade for Recovery ⏰ 24:11 Understanding the Body's Response ⏰ 27:07 The Journey to Recovery ⏰ 32:19 Common Mistakes in Healing ⏰ 37:32 Tools for Recovery ⏰ 40:50 The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing Check out Miguel Bautista's Bio: Miguel Bautista is the founder of CFS Recovery, a global recovery program helping people overcome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, fibromyalgia, and related nervous system–driven conditions. After spending years severely ill and navigating the medical system without answers, Miguel fully recovered and developed a structured, practical recovery system centered on nervous system regulation and behavioral recalibration. Today, CFS Recovery has helped thousands of people worldwide make meaningful progress toward full health and independence. Miguel Bautista's gift: A Nervous System Health Assessment that helps individuals identify patterns driving their symptoms and provides clear next steps to support recovery and self-healing: https://www.cfsrecovery.co/wellnessbydesign Connect with Miguel Bautista: Website: https://www.cfsrecovery.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfsrecovery YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cfsrecovery LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguel-bautista-85a188a9/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cfs.recovery ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation. Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com Connect with Jane: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/
Grief doesn't just touch the heart—it shakes the entire nervous system. In this powerful episode, Irene Weinberg sits down with women's empowerment coach and resilience mentor Stacey Johnson, who turned the sudden loss of her husband and stepfather into a mission to help women heal, regulate, and rise. Together, they explore what happens when grief leaves us stuck, how resilience is built, and how we can honor our pain while reclaiming joy. This conversation is a beacon of hope for anyone navigating life after loss, seeking to understand their own grief, regulate their inner world, and rediscover the possibility of joy. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:How Stacey's life turned upside down after the passing of her husband and stepfatherHow working with a grief coach helped Stacey become unstuck from being anxious, regulate her nervous system and change negative or irrational thought systems. How Stacey's own healing led to her mission to support women navigating life storms.How the strategies Stacey teaches can save a person years of mental health treatment.SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS STACEY:What are the most common misconceptions about healing and emotional resilience?How do you define emotional resilience?What science-backed techniques help your participants reclaim intimacy, presence, and joy while living fully anchored in who they are?What is the difference between coaching and therapy?WATCH ON YOUTUBE: When Grief Hijacks the Nervous System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFbBOt6j0gc&list=PL7judgDzhkAWmfyB5r5WgFD6ahombBvoh&index=3
The first version of the Rezzimax was a handheld device that uses vibration to fine-tune your nervous system, was a great start to help thousands of people. Soon, feedback came pouring in from people suffering from conditions like TMJ, stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. Using the device for just a few minutes a day was helping to drastically reduce chronic pain for many people. That was not enough. We knew that if we could perfect the Tuner, we could help so many more individuals learn to live our motto: "Tune Out Pain. Tune Into Life." So today we have the Rezzimax - Tuner pro2.
Dex Randall explains how chronic stress keeps the body in survival mode through ongoing cortisol activation, damaging brain function, health, and longevity even when you feel “fine” today. He contrasts normal stress (fight/flight followed by reset) with chronic stress (no reset). Over the long term, stress dysregulates the nervous system, increases inflammation, accelerates aging, and is linked to diseases including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, and neurodegeneration. He outlines strategies to re-regulate the nervous system at work (boundaries, priorities, stopping after hours) and at home (morning daylight, movement, eating early, delaying caffeine, slow breathing, social connection, “no emotional escape,” and vagus-nerve box breathing.)Ask Dex AI Coach "How can I recover from fight-or-flight?" at https://app.coachvox.ai/share/DexRandallSubscribe for more leadership and burnout recovery insights → https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7393784577229709312Refs#1 https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/61405/20260303/hidden-impact-stress-what-stress-science-reveals-about-cortisol-effects-mental-health-biology.htm#2 https://thriveworks.com/help-with/feelings-emotions/dysregulated-nervous-system/#3 https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/workplace-stress-impact-on-your-nervous-system#4 https://www.healthline.com/health/telomeres#significance#5 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-human-brain-may-contain-as-much-as-a-spoons-worth-of-microplastics-new-research-suggests-180985995/Send a text----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership without Burnout https://go.dexrandall.com/leadershipDex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links
The first version of the Rezzimax was a handheld device that uses vibration to fine-tune your nervous system, was a great start to help thousands of people. Soon, feedback came pouring in from people suffering from conditions like TMJ, stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. Using the device for just a few minutes a day was helping to drastically reduce chronic pain for many people. That was not enough. We knew that if we could perfect the Tuner, we could help so many more individuals learn to live our motto: "Tune Out Pain. Tune Into Life." So today we have the Rezzimax - Tuner pro2.
Send a textDissociation is often misunderstood, but for many people it's a protective nervous-system strategy—a way the mind and body reduce overwhelm when something feels too much to stay present for. In this intro-level episode, we explore dissociation as a spectrum: from spacing out and going blank to numbness, unreality, time loss, and feeling detached from the body or emotions. Using simple polyvagal-informed language, we connect dissociation to shutdown protection, discuss common triggers (conflict, overwhelm, feeling trapped, sensory load), and outline what helps—especially gentle, body-first ways to return without shame. We close with a grounding practice using texture and temperature cues to support a soft “coming back.”In this episode, you'll learnA clear definition of dissociation and how it differs from ordinary distractionWhy dissociation is a protection strategy (not a character flaw)A polyvagal lens on dissociation as shutdown/freeze protectionCommon triggers: conflict, overwhelm, feeling trapped, sensory load, exhaustionHow dissociation can impact memory, relationships, and self-trust over timeWhat helps: gentle return, reduced stimulation, body-first orientation, naming without shame, building safetyA grounding practice designed specifically for dissociationGrounding practice (2–3 minutes): “Texture + Temperature Return”Touch a textured object (fabric, chair, sleeve)Name 3 qualities (smooth/rough/cool/warm)Notice one temperature cuePress feet into the floor (twice)Phrase: “I'm here now. I'm coming back gently.”Check the website for the free resources offered for both those affected by trauma and those supporting them.What's next: How Trauma Can Affect the BodySupport the show
They’ve been heralded as the solution to loneliness, but new research suggests AI companions are actually increasing social isolation. We meet the experts trying to ensure everyone in the UAE has the human companionship they need. Plus, we talk small business strategies, how not to panic about your property investments, and get top tips on regulating our nervous systems...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why does overthinking get louder when you're stressed?And why does intuition feel harder to access when you need it most?In this episode, Jina explains how your nervous system directly impacts your intuition, decision-making, and emotional clarity.Recorded at Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park, this episode introduces this month's theme on Seer Sessions: Why Your Nervous System Is the Key to Your Intuition.You'll learn how nervous system states like fight-or-flight and shutdown affect perception and why hypnosis helps guide your body into the calm state required for clear inner knowing.Plus, an overview of this month's guided hypnotic journeys:• 30-night nervous system reset• A past-life journey to embodied steadiness• A Higher Self journey for calm decision clarityIf you've been overthinking, doubting decisions, or feeling disconnected from your inner signals, start here./ PATREON Seer Sessions: Stories & Sessions: https://www.patreon.com/cw/JinaSeer
If you've been on TikTok lately, you've probably seen "bed rotting," people staying in bed all day, calling it self-care and radical rest. Gen Z is embracing it as a way to recover from burnout (and I'm finding it's not just Gen Z's who are doing this). But here's what's actually happening: your nervous system has gone into shutdown mode. Today we're talking about the difference between genuine rest and nervous system shutdown, why your body sometimes chooses immobilization over action, and what to do when you literally can't get yourself out of bed. You'll learn the science behind shutdown, how to tell if you're resting or avoiding, and practical tools to gently reactivate when you're stuck. Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/bed-rotting-isnt-self-care Download my free guide on nervous system regulation: https://abbymedcalf.com/nervous-system-check Join my online community, One Love Collective, on Substack: https://abbymedcalf.com/substack. You'll get...✨ Early drops + ad-free podcast episodes✨ Worksheets, journal prompts, downloads, and guided visualizations✨ Community chats and live Q&A calls with Abby_________ Subscribe to the Love Letter and get my little messages each week! https://abbymedcalf.com/loveletter-opt-in/
You came to nervous system work wanting calm. What you actually need is capacity. And those are not the same thing.Calm is a feeling. Capacity is a skill. And one of them you can build — no matter how full, demanding, or non-negotiable your life is right now.In this episode, I'm getting into what has become the cornerstone of everything I teach: capacity expansion. Not just stress management, not just "calm down" tools — but the actual process of expanding what your nervous system can hold.I walk through the five-step framework I use with clients and in my own life: building awareness of your early warning signals, using affect labeling to interrupt the stress response, anchoring to one go-to regulation tool, practicing pendulation to grow your window of tolerance, and choosing edge-expanding discomfort once your baseline starts to rise.This is also your first look at The Capacity Method — the program I've been building — and how to get on the waitlist. If capacity expansion is what you're here for, this episode is the place to start.What You'll LearnWhat capacity actually is (hint: it's not just stress tolerance — it's also your capacity for joy, pleasure, focus, and success)The two directions your nervous system tips when it crosses threshold — hyperarousal and hypoarousal — and how to identify which one is yoursPendulation: the somatic practice that actually expands your window of tolerance over timeWhat 'expanding at the edge' looks like in real life — and why discomfort is the mechanism, not the obstacleGet on The Capacity Method waitlist
The Grief No One Talks About in Trauma-Informed ParentingSometimes the hardest part of parenting isn't your child's behavior, it's the grief that rises up inside you. The grief of not getting what you needed. The grief of still healing while you're trying to parent intentionally. In this episode, we talk about the quiet, complicated grief that can come with parenting a child with a vulnerable nervous system when you have your own history of trauma.In this episode, you'll learn:The core griefs that often emerge when you're parenting with your own trauma historyWhy noticing intergenerational patterns can stir shameHow to be with your grief using self-compassion and a gentle “touch in, touch out” approachResources mentioned in this podcast:Podcast - Start Here!When Parenting Triggers Your Own Trauma: Part 1 of 6 {Ep 250}Read the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/grieftraumahistoryThe Club- you never wanted to join, but are SO glad when you do. We're welcoming new members and would LOVE to have you!RobynGobbel.com/TheClub for all the details and to join!::: :::Grab a copy of USA Today Best Selling book Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors robyngobbel.com/bookJoin us in The Club for more support! robyngobbel.com/TheClubSign up on the waiting list for the 2027 Cohorts of the Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals robyngobbel.com/ImmersionFollow Me On:FacebookInstagram Over on my website you can find:Webinar and eBook on Focus on the Nervous System to Change Behavior (FREE)eBook on The Brilliance of Attachment (FREE)LOTS & LOTS of FREE ResourcesOngoing support, connection, and co-regulation for struggling parents: The ClubYear-Long Immersive & Holistic Training Program for Parenting Professionals: The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's (BBTI) Professional Immersion Program (formerly Being With)
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Are you waiting for your partner to “get it” before you can finally move forward?In this powerful episode, Amie and Alana unpack the metaphor of “the waiting room” — where betrayed partners often pause their own healing while hoping their partner will eventually change.You'll learn:Why conditional healing keeps you stuckHow resentment builds when effort doesn't equal safetyThe role of attachment injuriesWhy nervous system healing must be internalHow to anchor in reality and reclaim agencyChapters01:37 The Waiting Room Concept03:14 Getting Hit By a Truck Analogy07:13 The Cost of Waiting09:30 Building Resentment11:34 Nervous System and Attachment Patterns14:51 Creating Internal Safety17:46 Fear of Healing Alone20:16 Leaving the Waiting Room23:22 Anchoring in RealityRegister Now!✨Courage to Thrive - This intensive brings together expert trauma specialists in the serene Utah mountains for a transformative experience that goes beyond healing—it's about getting your power back. Join other courageous women March 17th-20th, and leave with proven strategies, unshakeable boundaries, and renewed hope…because your story doesn't end with betrayal—it transforms into something powerful.
Pregnancy After Loss: When Your Hormones Are Fine but Your Nervous System Isn't with Sarah Lingle In episode #427 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest, Sarah Lingle, talks about Pregnancy After Loss: When Your Hormones Are Fine but Your Nervous System Isn't. More about Sarah Lingle: Sarah is a wife, a mom, and a birth and bereavement doula. The loss of her first baby and journey through infertility gave her a heart to support other women through the unimaginable pain of loss and all that follows. In her free time, Sarah can probably be found curled up with a good book and a chai latte. Thank you for listening! This episode is brought to you in partnership with Puzzle Balm Tallow Lotion - https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/tallow-lotion Follow Sarah on Instagram: @paldoula Get Your FREE Affirmations for Pregnancy After Loss HERE. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com
When stress hits, your nervous system runs the show. In this episode of The Men's Collective Podcast, Travis Goodman, LMFT & Mind-Body coach, teaches the 3N practice, adapted from Dr. Les Aria's work: Notice, Name, Nourish. This is a practical polyvagal-informed tool to help men shift out of fight-or-flight (sympathetic activation) or shutdown (dorsal vagal) and move toward calm, connection, and clarity (ventral vagal).You'll learn how to:Use body-based awareness to catch your state in real timeLabel what's happening to reduce overwhelm and regain perspectiveChoose simple “nourish” actions that help your nervous system reset (long exhale breathing, orienting, pressure through palms, sensory temperature shifts, movement, and co-regulation)Use this before hard conversations, after a stressful workday, during workouts when self-criticism spikes, or at night when your mind won't shut off. This is not about “thinking positive.” It's about building reps that create real emotional regulation, better relationships, and more grounded leadership as a man and father.If you liked the previous episodes on polyvagal theory, neuroception, hierarchy, and co-regulation, this is the next step. Subscribe for nervous system tools that fit real life.If you want deeper coaching or therapy, visit travisgoodmanlmft.com. For more men's mental health tools and community, check out The Men's Collective Podcast. [Life in Silico] by Scott Buckley – released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
In this episode, Georgie shares an honest take on the nervous system regulation world, and why it can sometimes become so jargon-heavy that it pulls you further into your mind instead of back into your body. She explores the recent criticism and debate around Polyvagal Theory as a reminder to hold any framework lightly, and to stay connected to what actually helps you feel safer, steadier, and more like yourself. This conversation is about simplifying, trusting your instincts, and remembering that your body already has a deep intelligence for soothing and settling. You'll leave feeling less pressure to "do regulation right", and more confidence in listening to what works for you.
Host Kate Boyle speaks with Larissa Porter about nervous system regulation and practical breathwork tools adapted from military psychology to school and family life. They discuss how breathwork supports children, teens and adults, signs of dysregulation, simple routines (like co-regulation and nightly practices), and when to seek extra help. Listeners will gain quick, actionable techniques to calm stress, build resilience and support multi-generational emotional regulation. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction to Breathwork and Its Importance (02:57) Breathwork in Military Psychology (05:50) Understanding the Nervous System's Response (08:46) The Impact of Stress on Daily Life (12:00) Recognizing Signs of Nervous System Dysregulation (14:53) Seeking Support and Community for Well-being (17:49) Breathwork for Children and Teenagers (20:47) The Role of Parents in Supporting Young People (24:11) Building Resilience Through Routine (26:47) The Importance of Trusted Adults (30:03) Practical Tools for Parents and Teens (32:56) Final Thoughts and Advice More about Larissa Porter: Lou Porter is a high school educator, Master Breathwork Instructor and former military Psychological Examiner who helps families and school communities turn stress and overwhelm into clarity, calm and confidence. Drawing on 11 years in military psychology and her current work with teens, parents and educators, Lou specialises in nervous system education and practical breathwork tools that fit the reality of modern family life—supporting kids facing anxiety, social media pressure and school stress, while helping parents manage their own overwhelm and burnout. Through her business, Evolve by Choice, Lou delivers resilience programs for girls, teacher and parent workshops, and community breathwork sessions that support emotional regulation for both kids and adults. Connect with Larissa: Website: https://evolvebychoice.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Evolve-by-Choice/100089491119708/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolve_by_choice/ Email: admin@evolvebychoice.com.au Want to try Breathwork? My Regulate and Restore Breathwork classes are a 4-week guided breathwork series designed to calm your nervous system and help you feel grounded, balanced and safe in your body. If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low on energy or constantly on edge, this series uses gentle, intentional breathing to shift you out of stress and into true rest and regulation. You'll learn practical tools to calm your mind, restore your energy and build lasting nervous system resilience. Join us for one class or all 4 classes. Can't make it live? That's ok, a replay will be emailed to you. Use the code 'PODCAST' at checkout to get 50% off your first class! Check it out and join here. Sign up to our weekly newsletter and become an M&M Insider! You'll receive special discounts, bundles, behind the scenes podcast insights and simple tips to help you improve your health. Don't miss out! Join here: https://www.mindmovementhealth.com.au/subscribe/ Connect with Kate: Website: MindMovementHealth.com.au Facebook: facebook.com/MindMovementHealth Instagram: instagram.com/MindMovementHealth Haven't subscribed to the podcast yet? Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review at: Apple Podcasts
Have you ever set a boundary and then felt anxious, guilty, or unsettled afterward?If you feel anxious after setting a boundary, you're not alone. Many high-achieving women experience nervous system activation, self-doubt, and even grief after saying no, especially in close relationships. In this video, Kelly Kessler explains why boundary anxiety happens, what's happening in your nervous system, and how to regulate your body during the destabilizing “after” phase.You'll learn:• Why your body reacts after setting a boundary• The 24–72 hour recalibration window no one talks about• How people-pleasing patterns affect nervous system safety• A simple somatic exercise to calm anxiety in real time• How to stay steady without retracting your boundarySetting a boundary is courageous. Staying steady after is where self-trust is built.If you're ready to stop spiraling after hard conversations and build the internal capacity to hold boundaries without guilt or collapse, my Self-Loyalty Mentorship is designed for you.Inside Self-Loyalty, we strengthen your nervous system so you can protect yourself in relationships without losing your center.Apply here: https://drkellykessler.com/selfloyaltymentorshipSubscribe for more videos on nervous system regulation, self-respect, boundary guilt, and healing people-pleasing patterns.Website:https://drkellykessler.com/
If you're feeling stuck in a cycle of fight-or-flight, this episode is for you. Gabrielle teaches exactly how to reset your nervous system using simple, powerful somatic exercises for anxiety, including vagus nerve practices and body-based tools that help you move from panic to peace in less than a minute. Instead of trying to think your way out of stress, these techniques help you regulate your system, release tension, and reconnect with a sense of safety and grounding in your body. This episode ends with a beautiful guided meditation practice to soothe anxiety. Join Gabrielle on her 2026 Time to Trust Tour! Get your ticket here https://gabbybernstein.com/events/If you loved the meditation in this episode, you can download it here: http://bit.ly/45SmB9SExplore Gabby's meditations for anxiety, sleep, and emotional grounding inside the gabby coaching membership https://bit.ly/46s6zEq Read Gabrielle's #1 NYT Bestselling books: Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life. http://bit.ly/4j1asmA and Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Inner Peace https://amzn.to/4cBV8KTIf you feel you need additional support, please consult this list of safety, recovery, and mental health resources.Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and support you on your personal journey towards inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.Sponsors:Go to DRINKAG1.com/GABBY to get an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle of Vitamin D2+K2 for FREE in your AG1 Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription orderProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If you are experiencing a panic attack right now, this session is designed to provide immediate relief. Using clinical hypnotherapy and somatic grounding techniques, former paramedic Martin Hewlett guides you through a biological reset to stop a panic attack fast and lower your heart rate.
Hey friend, Do you feel anxious and overstimulated even when nothing big is happening? Are you tired all the time but still wired at night? Do you snap at your kids and then wonder why your body couldn't calm down? I'm Ashley — a mom living with chronic illness in a neurodivergent family. If you're dealing with constant fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, and broken sleep while trying to keep up with your kids, you're not alone. This podcast is for chronic illness moms raising neurodivergent kids who want stress relief, better sleep, and simple, realistic habits to finally feel better in their bodies. Each episode shares nervous-system-friendly support to help you calm overwhelm, boost energy, and practice healthy habits that improve your symptoms — even in the middle of a full, demanding life. If you feel anxious, overstimulated, and tired all the time — but can't figure out why your body won't calm down — your breathing pattern may be part of the problem. In this episode, I explain how shallow breathing keeps your nervous system stuck in low-level fight-or-flight, why that leads to burnout symptoms, chronic stress, sleep disruption, and exhaustion, and how to use simple, repeatable resets to support your nervous system. You'll learn: How shallow breathing fuels anxiety and fatigue Why you feel wired and exhausted at the same time How to use the longer exhale reset during hard parenting moments A 2-minute floor reset to calm your nervous system How Air (Power 9) supports Stress and Rest naturally If you've been asking, “Why am I so tired all the time?” — this episode connects the dots. Resources and Links Mentioned Chronic Health Coaching https://ashleybraden.com/coaching Magnesium Cream HERE Lymphatic Cream HERE Natural Product store: https://payhip.com/hearthwellnaturals 196. Why Emotional Stress Turns Into Pain and Inflammation and How to Feel Better 192. 3 Fast Stress Relief Tips to Support Your Nervous System When Parenting a Neurodivergent Child Connect With Me Contact: https://www.facebook.com/chronicillnessmoms Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chronichealthmoms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicillnessmoms YouTube: https://bit.ly/chronicillnessyoutube Next Steps: Join the Facebook group for support and community Book a 1:1 Chronic Health Coaching session