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A lot of people quit drinking expecting to feel calmer. You think sobriety is going to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and make life feel more stable. It does… eventually. But for a while, many people experience the opposite. You feel on edge for no clear reason. Small things overwhelm you. You're exhausted but can't fully relax. Your sleep is inconsistent, your emotions are intense, and stress hits harder than it used to. And this is where people start to wonder if something is wrong, or worse, if alcohol was actually helping. Years of drinking trained your body to live in a constant state of stress. In this episode, we're going to talk about what alcohol actually does to the nervous system, why sobriety can feel so dysregulating at first, and how your brain and body relearn safety over time. Work with me: Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership Skills library https://community.soberpowered.com/checkout/lessons Sober coaching https://www.soberpowered.com/sober-coaching Weekly email: You'll hear from me on Fridays https://www.soberpowered.com/email Support the show: If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support all the research and effort that goes into this podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpowered Thank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsors Sources are posted on my website Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Nicole LePera joins Dr. Will Cole for an in-person conversation on trauma, attachment, and what it actually means to “reparent” the inner child. They explore how early experiences shape the nervous system, why stress can feel familiar, and how modern life and social media can reinforce dysregulation. Nicole breaks down ACE scores, attunement, and why trauma is less about the event and more about the body's ability to process what happened with support. They also discuss body-based healing tools, including grounding, breathwork, EMDR (and simple forms of bilateral stimulation), and why rest can feel unsafe for many people. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:If you want to find ways to “giveback” to others and fuel your body and your brain, Mosh bars are the perfect choice for you. Head to moshlife.com/WILLCOLE to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on either the Best Sellers Trial Pack or the new Plant Based Trial Pack.Go to DRINKAG1.com/WILLCOLE to get an AG1 Flavor Sampler and a bottle ofVitamin D3+K2for FREE in yourAG1 Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order!Visit eatright.org/everytable to learn more and find a nutrition and dietetics professionalProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What if many chronic symptoms aren't signs that something is broken—but signals from a nervous system that has learned to stay in danger mode?In this episode, Dr. Kelly Kessler, DPT sits down with neuroplastic symptom practitioner, hormone expert, and licensed acupuncturist Ali Damron to explore the powerful connection between stress, the nervous system, and physical symptoms like chronic pain, fatigue, and hormonal imbalance.Together they unpack how cortisol, suppressed emotions, and nervous system patterns can contribute to neuroplastic conditions—including chronic back pain—and why shifting from “danger mode” to “safety mode” can change how the body experiences symptoms.You'll learn how language around health shapes healing, why many people unknowingly outsource their inner authority, and how reconnecting with your body's signals can become a powerful path toward recovery.If you've ever wondered why symptoms persist even when tests look normal, this conversation will open a new way of understanding the mind–body connection.Connect with Ali: www.alidamron.com/consultswww.alidamron.com/anxietywww.alidamron.com/healnowConnect with KellyIf this conversation resonated with you and you're ready to deepen your relationship with yourself, there are a few ways to continue the journey.
On social media, the vagus nerve often gets billed as the gateway to nervous system nirvana: It's your ticket to better rest, relaxation, and health if you “stimulate” it correctly. Where did this idea come from, and what does the research say? Host Flora Lichtman talks with neurosurgeon Kevin Tracey, a pioneer of a field called bioelectronic medicine, which uses techniques to stimulate the nervous system with electricity. Back in the 1990s, he was the first to discover that the vagus nerve regulates the immune system and inflammation. Guest: Dr. Kevin Tracey is a neurosurgeon, and president and CEO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health. He is the author of The Great Nerve. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.
In this episode I am chatting about one of the most overlooked foundations of preconception health: your nervous system.So often, the focus is entirely on hormones, supplements, and lab testing — but your nervous system is the lens through which your body interprets safety. And safety is essential for optimal hormone signaling, ovulation, and creating an environment supportive of pregnancy.I'm sharing some of my favorite simple, practical tools I'm personally prioritizing in this season, and with many of my preconception clients, to help shift the body out of chronic stress and into a more regulated, resilient state.These are not complicated protocols — they're small, consistent signals of safety to your body.If you're in a preconception season, or simply working toward better hormone balance, these practices can be powerful additions to your foundation.Red light shower protocol Castor oil Clean brands I love Follow on socials @drhalieschoff
What happens when we slow down enough to truly feel our bodies?In this episode, host Elizabeth Mintun sits down with assisted stretch practitioner Lisa to explore the transformative potential of assisted stretching and body awareness. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience in massage therapy and training in Thai yoga massage, Lisa shares how slow, supported stretching can help people reconnect with their bodies, regulate the nervous system, and release long-held tension.We talk about the difference between performing movement versus receiving movement, why many of us are disconnected from our bodies, and how intentional stretching can create space for both physical and emotional release.This conversation offers a thoughtful look at how practices that reconnect us to the body can shift not only how we move, but also how we live.Key TakeawaysAssisted stretching can support nervous system regulation. Slow, guided stretching helps activate the parasympathetic nervous system - the part of the body responsible for rest and relaxation - allowing muscles to release tension and the body to settle.Fascia plays a major role in flexibility and tension. Fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds muscles and organs, can become tight and restricted over time due to stress, repetitive movement, or inactivity. Gentle stretching can help improve fascial mobility and overall movement.Reconnecting with the body can support emotional well-being. Many people store stress and emotional tension physically. Bodywork practices like assisted stretching can create space for relaxation, emotional release, and a deeper sense of grounding.Resources Connect with Lisa: - Instagram: Prostretchflex1 - Facebook: Pro Stretch & Flex-TikTok: @pro.stretch.and.f- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-binkley-21862b352- Website: prostretchflex.com- Email: prostretchflex@gmail.comLearn more about 1:1 Coaching with Elizabeth Mintun here. Contact Elizabeth: elizabethmintun@thecalmingground.comFind Elizabeth on Facebook & IG @thecalminggroundSubscribe to The Calming Ground Podcast so you never miss an episode. If you loved this conversation, please share it with a friend!
Dating with an open heart sounds beautiful until your nervous system has other plans. In this solo In The Trenches audience Q&A episode, Sabrina answers your most raw questions about how to let someone in without losing yourself, how to date after grief, and what it actually looks like to stay present when fear or anxiety is running the show. From navigating new love after loss to the hard truth about anxious attachment and self-accountability, this episode covers the real work of building a healthy relationship: nervous system regulation, emotional ownership, and learning the difference between communicating and controlling. Want your question answered on a future episode? Send in your inquiries, stories, and dating profiles to inthetrenches@sabrinazohar.com If you're ready to slow down, trust your instincts, and break your old dating patterns, the Healthy Relationship Foundations Course walks you through it step-by-step HERE! If you're serious about changing your dating patterns instead of repeating them, the Art of Going Slow course helps you unlearn urgency, regulate your nervous system, and build real connection without rushing, chasing, or abandoning yourself HERE! Get Ad free HERE!Want to work with Sabrina? HERE!Get merch for The Sabrina Zohar Show HERE!Don't forget to follow Sabrina and The Sabrina Zohar Show on Instagram and Sabrina on TikTok! Video now available on YOUTUBE! Please support our sponsors! Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Text SABRINA to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. ============================= Chapters 00:00 Dating Without Losing Yourself 03:06 Dating After Grief and Loss 05:02 How to Make Space for Grief While Dating 07:51 When and How to Share Your Grief 09:42 Dating with Courage After Hard Times 11:28 What Is Sapiosexuality in Dating 19:30 Nervous System and Emotional Intimacy 24:30 Anxious Attachment and Gaslighting 27:06 Codependency and Emotional Regulation 29:42 Anxious Attachment and Accountability Disclaimer: The Sabrina Zohar Show, formerly known as Do The Work, is not affiliated with A.Z & associates LLC in any capacity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What does it really mean to co-regulate a dysregulated nervous system?In this episode of the Energy Medicine Podcast, we explore the powerful concept of holistic co-regulation — the practice of helping the nervous system return to safety, stability, and coherence through attuned presence and integrative tools.If you work with trauma, chronic stress, autoimmune conditions, anxiety, burnout, or emotional overwhelm, understanding co-regulation is no longer optional — it is foundational.We also highlight Harmony's newest book:Holistic Co-regulation: Practitioner's Guide to Working with DysregulationThis book offers a grounded, trauma-informed framework for recognizing dysregulation patterns and guiding clients back toward nervous system safety using integrative methods that honor both physiology and energy.What co-regulation truly means in clinical and therapeutic settingsWhy nervous system safety must precede healingHow chronic stress reshapes the central nervous systemThe difference between self-regulation and co-regulationWhy dysregulation often underlies chronic illness and autoimmune patternsHow light, sound, and vibration influence the CNSThe role of frequency, rhythm, and entrainment in restoring coherenceWhy presence and safety are therapeutic technologiesContact Harmony:Website: https://awakenedtherapist.com/Book: https://a.co/d/0fR0YpITNervous system regulation card decks: https://awakenedtherapist.com/nervous-system-regulation-cards/Contact Dr. Mary:Website: https://www.drmarysanders.com/Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/drmarysanders/discovery-callSchedule a 1:1 with Dr. Mary to learn more about Light. Sound. Vibration. Experience.
I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Scott Sherr today. In our conversation, we explore the sympathetic spiral of doom that middle-aged women often experience during a pivotal time of life marked by constant shifts in mitochondrial health, hormones, and neurotransmitters. We explore what it is and how to reframe it, and offer advice on navigating that stage of life and setting the tone for the decades to follow. Join us for an empowering discussion where we share practical strategies to interrupt the spiral, reset your nervous system, avoid burnout, and shape the trajectory of your future. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Why the intense practices promoted by wellness trends are not advisable for stressed-out individuals The importance of having a flexible nervous system that can rise under stress and return to parasympathetic calm How calming the nervous system improves your mental clarity, focus, and decision-making ability Many stress reactions may be more about how we respond than the actual event that occurred The value of doing micro-resets to regulate your emotions quickly How sighing, prolonged exhales, humming, and gargling stimulate the vagus nerve and strengthen the parasympathetic system Sleep is essential for supporting mitochondrial function, mood, and the ability to handle stress Fight-or-flight mode may damage your cellular energy systems Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow Cynthia's Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Scott Sherr On his website Troscriptions - Use promo code CYNTHIA10 for 10% off Health Optimization Medicine One Base Health Previous Episodes with Cynthia Thurlow and Dr. Scott Sherr Calm, Clear, & Balanced: How GABA & Progesterone Unlock Stress Relief & Hormone Harmony | S. Sherr The Future of Healing: HBOT, Methylene Blue & Cellular Regeneration | Dr. Scott Sherr
The wound between women is not just interpersonal. It is neurobiological, historical, and deeply rooted in systems that were designed to divide us. In this episode, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof are joined by Dr. Lovey Bradley, Msc.D., NSI certified practitioner, BrainBased facilitator, and facilitator of the NSI BIPOC Affinity Group, whose work sits at the intersection of female hormone health, nervous system regulation, and somatic approaches to trauma. Together, they go deep on one of the most underexplored dimensions of collective healing: the feminine wound, and specifically the racial fracture at its root. Lovey shares her own experience of dissociation in a predominantly white healing space during her NCAI certification, and what that revealed about epigenetic nervous system patterns that have nothing to do with individual will and everything to do with what our bodies have inherited and learned to expect. Jennifer and Elisabeth reflect honestly on their own experiences, including what it takes for white bodied women to pause, stop fixing, and actually listen without collapsing into shame or urgency. The conversation also traces the science behind why relational stress hits the female nervous system so hard, why oxytocin can amplify threat as much as it buffers it when relationships are unsafe, and how chronic cortisol dysregulation suppresses progesterone and drives the health outcomes so many women are navigating. Topic Include: Why the feminine wound cannot be fully healed without naming its racial roots How the nervous system adapts to chronic relational threat in female coded spaces What social baseline theory tells us about why disconnection between women is a physiological load, not just an emotional one How early experiences of exclusion, relational aggression, and peer victimization become nervous system prediction patterns in adulthood Why oxytocin amplifies relational stress when social environments are unsafe How high cortisol suppresses progesterone and drives inflammation, infertility, and hormonal dysregulation What it looks like for white bodied women to stay present without defaulting to shame, urgency, or over-repair Why healing within cultures must precede healing across them What a real path forward looks like, starting at the individual level Chapters 0:00 - Why Racial Trauma Is the Root We Are Not Talking About 1:05 - Welcome: The Feminine Wound Through a Nervous System Lens 3:48 - Introducing Dr. Lovey Bradley and Why This Conversation Matters 7:00 - How the Sister Wound Shows Up in Friendships, Workplaces, and Healing Spaces 10:21 - Dr. Lovey's Personal Story: Dissociating in a Predominantly White Healing Space 17:11 - Social Baseline Theory and the Neurobiology of Relational Disconnection 24:54 - The Historical Root: White Women, Racial Hierarchy, and the Fractured Sisterhood 27:26 - What It Takes for White Bodied Women to Listen Without Collapsing 34:14 - Colorism, Division Within Cultures, and Where Trust Has to Begin 43:08 - Early Developmental Roots: How Relational Threat Shapes the Nervous System 46:52 - Oxytocin, Cortisol, Progesterone, and the Female Hormone Connection 49:56 - A Path Forward: Building Trust One Relationship at a Time Ways to Engage with Neurosomatics: Neurosomatic Intelligence is now enrolling : https://neurosomaticintelligence.com/nsi-certification Join us for a two week trial of neurosomatic practices at rewiretrial.com Free BrainBased neurosomatic workshop for entrepreneurs at rewirecapacity.com Sacred Synapse: an educational YouTube channel founded by Jennifer Wallace that explores nervous system regulation, applied neuroscience, consciousness, and psychedelic preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence. Wayfinder Journal: Track nervous system patterns and support preparation and integration through Neurosomatic Intelligence. Learn to work with Boundaries at the level of the body and nervous system at https://www.boundaryrewire.com Resources that inform this episode: Coan, James A., Hillary S. Schaefer, and Richard J. Davidson. "Lending a Hand: Social Regulation of the Neural Response to Threat." Psychological Science, vol. 17, no. 12, 2006, pp. 1032–1039. Crick, Nicki R., and Jennifer K. Grotpeter. "Relational Aggression, Gender, and Social-Psychological Adjustment." Child Development, vol. 66, no. 3, 1995, pp. 710–722. Holt-Lunstad, Julianne, Timothy B. Smith, and J. Bradley Layton. "Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-Analytic Review." PLOS Medicine, vol. 7, no. 7, 2010, e1000316. Miller, Jean Baker. Toward a New Psychology of Women. Beacon Press, 1976. Wellesley Centers for Women ed., 2012. Prinstein, Mitchell J., et al. "Peer Victimization, Friendship, and the Stress Response." Development and Psychopathology, vol. 17, no. 4, 2005, pp. 1017–1038. Rimé, Bernard. "Emotion Elicits the Social Sharing of Emotion: Theory and Empirical Review." Emotion Review, vol. 1, no. 1, 2009, pp. 60–85. Shamay-Tsoory, Simone G., and Ahmad Abu-Akel. "The Social Salience Hypothesis of Oxytocin." Biological Psychiatry, vol. 79, no. 3, 2016, pp. 194–202. Taylor, Shelley E., et al. "Biobehavioral Responses to Stress in Females: Tend-and-Befriend, Not Fight-or-Flight." Psychological Review, vol. 107, no. 3, 2000, pp. 411–429. Taylor, Shelley E. "Tend and Befriend: Biobehavioral Bases of Affiliation under Stress." Current Directions in Psychological Science, vol. 15, no. 6, 2006, pp. 273–277. Tedeschi, Richard G., and Lawrence G. Calhoun. "Posttraumatic Growth: Conceptual Foundations and Empirical Evidence." Psychological Inquiry, vol. 15, no. 1, 2004, pp. 1–18. Uchino, Bert N. "Social Support and Health: A Review of Physiological Processes Potentially Underlying Links to Disease Outcomes." Journal of Behavioral Medicine, vol. 29, no. 4, 2006, pp. 377–387. Disclaimer: Trauma Rewired podcast is intended to educate and inform but does not constitute medical, psychological or other professional advice or services. Always consult a qualified medical professional about your specific circumstances before making any decisions based on what you hear. We share our experiences, explore trauma, physical reactions, mental health and disease. If you become distressed by our content, please stop listening and seek professional support when needed. Do not continue to listen if the conversations are having a negative impact on your health and well-being. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, or in mental health crisis and you are in the United States you can 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. If someone's life is in danger, immediately call 911. 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If life and leadership feel heavier than they should, it may not be your strategy; it may be your nervous system. In this episode, Carmen explores why nervous system regulation, not intelligence, strategy, or intensity, is the true leadership advantage of the top 1%. Learn how to expand your internal capacity to hold pressure, growth, and responsibility without burning out. Resources: Download the Leader Guide HERE to build your personalized nervous system capacity plan. Connect: Carmen's Instagram Carmen's LinkedIn The Amplified Life Company's Instagram The Amplified Life Company's LinkedIn Website
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.
You don't need to have it all figured out. Not tonight.These guided sleep affirmations are designed to help you release anxiety, quiet the pressure you've been carrying, and remind your nervous system that it is safe to rest. If you've been lying awake feeling behind, overwhelmed, or like you're not doing enough- this was made for you.Through 33 powerful, positive affirmations, you'll be gently guided into a state of deep relaxation, where you can let go of the day, release self-doubt, and drift into healing sleep trusting that everything is unfolding exactly as it should.Tonight, you will be reminded that:You are enough, exactly as you areThere is no rush- you have so much timeYour nervous system is safe, and your body knows how to restGood things are already on their way to youWhat is meant for you will not pass you byWhether you're struggling with anxiety, insomnia, overthinking, or the quiet exhaustion of trying to keep up- this episode will meet you exactly where you are.Press play. Close your eyes. Let go.
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.
“As above, so below” is one of the most famous lines in the Hermetic tradition.It comes from a strange and very short text called The Emerald Tablet.People usually quote the phrase like it's mystical poetry, but if you slow down and actually sit with it, it sounds less like a belief and more like a pattern.The inner world echoes outward.The outer world presses inward.And lasting change rarely happens in only one place.In this episode we explore the relationship between the Emerald Tablet, nervous system regulation, trauma processing, meditation, and psychological integration.Sometimes transformation doesn't come from learning something new.Sometimes it comes from different parts of yourself finally starting to talk to each other.
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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It's okay not to be okay. But in a world that constantly asks us to keep going, stay positive, and hold everything together, many of us have learned to push away what we're actually feeling. When emotions like sadness, anxiety, confusion, or overwhelm arise, we often try to push them down, analyze them away, or simply pretend we're fine. Over time, that pattern leaves us tired, tense, and carrying a heavy load of emotional stress in our bodies. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, you'll be guided through a gentle somatic meditation designed to help you acknowledge and care for what you're truly feeling. We'll begin with slow, regulating breathing to calm the nervous system and help you settle into your body. From there, you'll gently turn toward what's present inside you, allowing your feelings to be noticed with compassion and care. As you make space for what you're truly feeling instead of pushing it away, many people notice a sense of relief in the body, a quiet calm emerging within, and the compassion that comes from allowing every part of their experience to be here. Perfect for emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and gently caring for yourself when you're not feeling okay. In this episode: It's okay not to be okay Somatic Meditation for Emotional Healing and Nervous System Relief Learn all about Iffirmations here Read more about the somatic healing approach to caring for yourself when you're not feeling okay here Related: More Somatic Emotional Processing Meditations Ready to find your center, quiet your mind, and step off the roller coaster of stress and overwhelm? You're invited to join me in Somatic Healing Hub! SHH is a beautiful, deeply supportive online community filled with the structure, support, and somatic practices to help you actually feel better in your body - and create real change in your life. Inside, you'll get ad-free access to the Somatic Healing Meditations podcast! Each week, I guide multiple live somatic healing classes - calming, grounded practices to regulate your nervous system and reconnect with your inner world. There's also monthly group coaching with me, heart-centered workshops, and an extensive library of powerful body-based resources to support your healing journey. Your nervous system. Your emotions. Your healing — lovingly supported. Learn more and enroll now! Connect with Karena: @helloinnerlight on Instagram, and YouTube Find ALL of the amazing Somatic Healing Meditations here Submit a question for the podcast: Your Healing, Your Questions Free mini-course: The Feel it to Heal it Mini-Course Join me on a retreat! https://helloinnerlight.com/retreats Get AD-FREE access to this podcast, plus live classes, workshops, and group coaching in Somatic Healing Hub Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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
People don't fail under pressure. They reveal their level of self-leadership.“I almost reacted. Then I remembered: sovereignty is a choice.”Three kryptonites to human awakening, personal growth, and real leadership:• Validation loops• Not learning self-regulation• Unembodied intellectual leaders who lack integrationThe last one often looks like leaders who:– model epistemic laziness– amplify polarization– rely on tribal certainty– manipulate emotional charges– reinforce biases and divisive narrativesTogether with broader emotional immaturity, these patterns keep people stuck in non-leadership roles within themselves.And when people cannot lead themselves, they cannot lead others.You can see the impact inside organizations:Mediocrity becomes normalized.Work-life balance deteriorates.Employee morale drops.Why?Because the capacity to stay emotionally steady and mentally clear under activation is missing.Self-leaders choose differently.They build nervous system fluency.They train the pause.They respond consciously instead of reacting automatically.That inner work is decisive in how you show up everywhere:in leadership, in conflict, in business, and in life.If you practice journaling or reflective mindset work, I've created prompt-based PDFs and inner-growth micro-habit exercises designed to help build emotional steadiness and self-leadership.You can explore them in my Payhip store.✨ Start Here — Inner Growth Framework & BundlesExplore the complete Inner Growth ecosystem (awareness → resilience → embodied self-leadership):
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
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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
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!
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)
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.
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