Podcasts about Nervous system

What if the biggest obstacle to your health, happiness, and success isn't your diet, your habits, or even your circumstances—but your nervous system? In this powerful compilation episode, Darin brings together some of the most transformative insights from several of his most impactful solo episodes on neuroscience, nervous system regulation, meditation, behavior change, human connection, trauma healing, and purposeful living. Drawing from cutting-edge research in neuroplasticity, somatic experiencing, meditation science, behavioral psychology, polyvagal theory, and positive psychology, Darin explores how your environment, biology, and daily practices shape your thoughts, emotions, and ultimately your life. From rewiring childhood patterns and understanding why willpower fails, to regulating your nervous system, embracing vulnerability, cultivating meaningful relationships, and reconnecting with your deepest purpose, this episode offers a practical roadmap for creating lasting internal transformation. True health doesn't begin in the kitchen—it begins in the mind. What You'll Learn Why neuroplasticity proves you're never "stuck" How unresolved trauma becomes trapped in the nervous system The science behind Somatic Experiencing Why your environment shapes behavior more than willpower How to redesign your surroundings for success The measurable neuroscience behind meditation What happens when the brain's Default Mode Network quiets down Why genuine human connection changes your biology How vulnerability rewires your nervous system The relationship between purpose and long-term fulfillment Practical exercises for regulating stress and creating resilience Why true transformation starts from the inside out Chapters 00:00:00 – Welcome to SuperLife 00:00:32 – Sponsor: Fatty15 00:04:13 – Why your nervous system determines your quality of life 00:04:52 – Introducing this mental mastery compilation 00:05:24 – The five pillars of emotional and mental resilience 00:05:51 – Neuroplasticity proves your brain can change 00:06:33 – Childhood programming isn't your destiny 00:06:54 – Somatic Experiencing and healing stored trauma 00:07:51 – Why trauma stays trapped inside the nervous system 00:08:20 – What humans can learn from wild animals 00:09:16 – Practical steps for releasing stored stress 00:09:52 – Healing begins with nervous system awareness 00:10:08 – Why willpower is not enough 00:10:22 – Redesigning your environment for success 00:11:17 – Why behavior change usually fails 00:11:59 – Environmental cues shape automatic habits 00:12:41 – The science behind Nudge Theory 00:13:26 – Why your surroundings matter more than motivation 00:14:02 – Phones, notifications, and distraction loops 00:14:40 – Sponsor: Shakeology 00:16:27 – Mastering your internal environment 00:16:54 – The neuroscience of meditation 00:17:09 – Harvard's advanced meditation research 00:18:21 – What meditation changes inside the brain 00:19:24 – Understanding the Default Mode Network 00:20:34 – Neuroplasticity, immune function, and meditation 00:21:15 – Why meditation changes your entire body 00:22:28 – Meditation as one of the most powerful health interventions 00:22:47 – The loneliness epidemic 00:23:02 – Small acts of kindness that change your biology 00:23:38 – Dopamine, oxytocin, and meaningful connection 00:24:15 – Polyvagal theory and nervous system safety 00:24:52 – Vulnerability as a biological superpower 00:25:43 – Everyday moments that create connection 00:26:38 – Rewiring your nervous system through kindness 00:27:32 – Why vulnerability creates resilience 00:27:40 – The final piece: discovering fulfillment 00:28:07 – Finding your authentic self 00:28:58 – Why purpose improves well-being 00:29:37 – Reconnecting with the miracle of being alive 00:30:33 – Defining your core values 00:31:34 – Living in alignment with your purpose 00:32:11 – Building meaningful work and relationships 00:33:18 – True health is an inside job 00:33:43 – Final reflections and mental reset 00:34:07 – Closing thoughts     Thank You to Our Sponsors Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DARIN and using code DARIN at checkout. Shakeology: Shakeology-All in One Nutrition: Get 15% off with code SUPERLIFE at Shakeology.com.     Join the SuperLife Community Get Darin's deeper wellness breakdowns — beyond social media restrictions: Weekly voice notes Ingredient deep dives Wellness challenges Energy + consciousness tools Community accountability Extended episodes Join for $7.49/month → https://patreon.com/darinolien     Find More from Darin Olien: Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Podcast Website: superlife.com Book: Fatal Conveniences New Show: Roadmap to Happiness     Key Takeaway "Your nervous system shapes every part of your life—from your habits and relationships to your health, resilience, and sense of purpose. The good news is that it isn't fixed. Through neuroplasticity, intentional environments, meditation, vulnerability, meaningful connection, and conscious daily practices, you can literally redesign the way your brain and body respond to the world. Real transformation doesn't begin by forcing yourself to change—it begins by creating the conditions where change becomes natural."

What if the reason you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, disconnected, or stuck isn't because you're broken—but because your nervous system no longer feels safe? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with psychiatrist, neuroscientist, inventor, and author Dr. Dave Rabin to explore the science of safety, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, resilience, and what it truly means to be alive. Drawing from decades of work treating patients with PTSD, anxiety, addiction, and chronic stress, Dr. Rabin shares why many traditional mental health approaches often fall short and why healing begins by helping the body relearn safety. Together, they discuss how modern life, chronic overstimulation, smartphones, loneliness, and constant stress have created what Dr. Rabin calls a "habitat crisis" that is overwhelming our nervous systems and contributing to rising rates of anxiety, depression, burnout, and chronic disease. Dr. Rabin also explains why feeling must come before thinking, how many of our limiting beliefs become subconscious programs during childhood, and how simple practices can help rewrite those stories in real time. The conversation dives into heart rate variability (HRV), vagus nerve health, emotional processing, play, connection, and the remarkable science behind Apollo Neuro—a wearable technology designed to help the body feel safer, sleep better, and recover more effectively from stress. If you've ever felt trapped in survival mode, disconnected from joy, or exhausted from constantly pushing through, this episode offers a hopeful roadmap back to safety, resilience, and healing. Dr. Dave Rabin Dr. Dave Rabin is a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist, inventor, and mental health innovator. He is the co-founder of Apollo Neuro, a wearable technology designed to improve stress resilience, sleep, focus, and recovery through gentle vibrations that activate the body's safety response system. He is also the author of A Simple Guide to Being Alive, which explores the neuroscience of safety, healing, emotional well-being, and human flourishing. IN THIS EPISODE Why nervous system dysregulation is driving so many modern health challenges How chronic stress, smartphones, and overstimulation contribute to a "habitat crisis" Why feeling emotions is essential for healing and resilience How subconscious childhood programming shapes adult behavior and beliefs The connection between vagus nerve function, HRV, and long-term health Why sleep quality may be one of the most powerful tools for nervous system recovery The science behind Apollo Neuro and how it supports safety and resilience How play, connection, and joy help create lasting healing QUOTES“Feeling is required for healing.” “Pleasure and joy remind us that we are safe.” “We all have the ability to heal ourselves.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Use code ENERGIZED and get 30% off on your first BATCH order http://hellobatch.com/ENERGIZED Get the “A Simple Guide to Being Alive” book by Dr. Dave Rabin now https://apolloneuro.com/pages/a-simple-guide-to-being-alive Apollo Neuro Website The Board of Medicine Dr. Dave Rabin Instagram Dr. Dave Rabin Facebook RELATED EPISODES  756: What Low-Grade Inflammation Is Really Doing to Your Hormones, Brain & Metabolism with Dr. Mariza 753: The Brain's Hidden Role in Chronic Pain, Migraines & Fatigue with Dr. Howard Schubiner 754: How to Find Joy When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan with Amberly Lago 717: “I Don't Feel Like Myself Anymore”: The Mental & Emotional Reality of Perimenopause

You can have the perfect planner, the right system, and the best intentions, and still not follow through. It isn't a caring problem. After enough broken promises to yourself, some quiet part of you simply stops believing the plan. That's where this conversation with Dr. Tamara Rosier begins, and it reframes self-trust as something closer to a nervous system skill than a mindset you can think your way into.Dr. Tamara Rosier has written the books and built the center and stood on the stages, and she still wakes some mornings and reminds herself, deliberately, that she is a trustworthy person. The belief underneath — the one she's carried since she was small — is that she's a person who screws things up. ADHD feeds a belief like that. It chips away at your sense of who you are, one forgotten thing at a time, until distrusting yourself stops feeling like a wound and starts feeling like good judgment.So much of that, it turns out, is happening in the body. An ADHD nervous system can spend its whole life braced — fight, flight, freeze, appease — switched on and calling it normal because it has never known the alternative. For years Tamara sat frozen on the couch, melting into the cushions, sure she was resting, when she was really stuck somewhere below the place where rest actually lives. There's a narrow band where you're calm and awake at once, and a lot of us have never spent much time there. Hearing her describe it, you may quietly start to wonder whether you ever have.The way back looks like catching yourself mid-loop — Tamara tells it through the week she lost one of her chickens, and the refrain that trailed her around the house, I failed her, I failed her, I failed her — and then learning to talk back to it, to move your body, to put on the Motown, to do the next small thing that nudges you up out of the freeze. It looks like noticing the clever ways we avoid all of that, too: the new app, the next fix, the dopamine that keeps us busy on the surface so we never have to turn toward the thing underneath.And the hope here is almost disappointingly ordinary. No system is going to fix you by Thursday. What there is, instead, is the small correction, made again and again, the way a sailor nudges the tiller rather than wrenching the whole boat around and tipping it over. There's learning to read your own weather, hour by hour. There's accepting that you may always need the timer, the Post-it, the reminder, and letting that be fine rather than shameful. Self-trust grows in that soil — in the quiet, stubborn belief that whatever goes sideways today, you'll know how to repair it.Links & NotesDr. Tamara Rosier — our guest's author site, where you can find her work and stay connected.ADHD Center of West Michigan — the coaching and support practice Tamara founded in Grand Rapids.Your Brain's Not Broken — Tamara's book on navigating your emotions and life with ADHD. A new edition for teens and young adults is on the way.You, Me & Our ADHD Family — her book on cultivating healthy relationships when ADHD is in the house.ADHD Coaches Organization (ACO) — the professional body for ADHD coaches; their directory is a solid place to start if you're looking for one.HeartMath — the heart-rhythm coherence and breathing tool Tamara leans on to drop into a calmer, parasympathetic state.Vagal nerve resets — Tamara's advice is to find the one that fits you; she points listeners to the many free walk-throughs on YouTube rather than any single "right" technique. Clicking that link saves you a search in YouTube.Join us on Patreon — early, ad-free episodes, extended editions, the post-show Q&A, the Discord community, and a seat in the Wednesday morning live stream.Dig into the podcast Shownotes Database (00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast (02:57) - Introducing Dr. Tamara Rosier (04:25) - Self-Trust and the Nervous System (12:32) - What are our beliefs doing in our bodies? (32:55) - Learn Your State ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Unexplained weight gain. Brain fog. Periods so irregular your doctor just shrugs and says "that's normal." What if the missing piece isn't your hormones — it's your nervous system? In this episode, I sit down with Micaiah Gray, host of Biblical Healing for Women, to talk about the connection between unresolved trauma, your nervous system, and the physical symptoms doctors can't explain. Micaiah shares her own story — growing up in a chaotic home, walking away from God, and eventually coming back to find healing that touched every part of her life: physical, emotional, and spiritual. We talk about: Why "I forgave it, so it's gone" isn't always true — and what happens when unresolved trauma stays stored in the body The nervous system's role in chronic stress, exhaustion, and feeling like you're always rushing Why healing your relationship with yourself and with God often repairs your relationships with others, too A simple nervous-system tool Micaiah uses daily (and the science behind why it works) The story of Elijah and what it teaches us about grace instead of striving This isn't about trying harder or having more faith. It's about understanding what your body has been carrying — and where God meets you in the middle of it. Connect with Micaiah: Podcast: Biblical Healing for Women Website: https://www.micaiahgray.com/ Want more energy and clarity in your own healing journey? Grab my free training, 8 Myths That Are Keeping You Sick Right Now → herholistichealing.com/free

In this episode Fatima and Danika are joined by Natalie Gianoglio, an Emotional Reguation Practitioner, Specialist Wellness Counselor and creator of The Anchored Self Method. Throughout this episode you will learn practical tools that will help you regulate and anchor your emotional self, draw better awareness to your emotions and learn ways YOU can personally express them productively. Natalie provides a wealth of knowledge about the nervous system and how we can better show up for this incredible part of our selves. Be prepared to take some good notes with this one! 

If ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and wondered what's actually going on in your body—this episode is for you. Physiotherapist Jessica Maguire on what the nervous system actually is, what the vagus nerve does, and why things like heart rate variability matter more than we might realize. Get her book: The Nervous System Reset: Heal Trauma, Resolve Chronic Pain, and Regulate Your Emotions with the Power of the Vagus Nerve If you are new to this podcast and don't know where to start, download my free trauma kit, a curated playlist to help you understand trauma how trauma impacts your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and what supports real healing It includes 10 handpicked conversations with experts like Dr. Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Dr. Paul Conti, and Dick Schwartz. Download it and start listening today at authenticparenting.com/traumakit  OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE How to Recover from Burnout by Regulating Your Emotions and Nervous System  Befriending Your Nervous System with Deb Dana How to Regulate Your Nervous System How Trauma Gets " Stuck" in Your Nervous System with Irene Lyon Mind-Body Tools to Develop Stress Resilience LINKS AND RESOURCES Support the podcast by making a donation (suggested amount $15) 732-763-2576 call to leave a voicemail.  info@authenticparenting.com Send audio messages using Speakpipe. Join the Authentic Parenting Community on Facebook. Work w/Anna. Listeners get 10% off her services.  Podcast Production by Aminur  

In this episode, Kristen shares a previous conversation from Mental Health Monday with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, where they discuss how understanding and regulating the nervous system can help reduce stress, improve relationships, and build emotional resilience. In this episode, you'll learn: How your nervous system influences your thoughts, emotions, and reactions to stress. The differences between fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and flop responses, and how to recognize them. Simple, science-backed techniques like breathwork, movement, and bilateral music to regulate your nervous system. Why self-awareness is the first step toward responding with calm instead of reacting impulsively. Practical ways to build emotional resilience and strengthen your relationships through daily regulation practices.   Subscribe HERE and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Kristen on Instagram   Kristen's TikTok   Have Kristen Speak at Your Event  Disclaimer This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

What if the reason productivity strategies haven't worked isn't because you're lazy, unmotivated, or “bad at ADHD”—but because your nervous system is stuck in survival mode?In this conversation, I'm joined by ADHD counselor and author Jenna Free, whose approach to ADHD starts with regulation before productivity. Jenna shares why so many ADHDers find themselves trapped in cycles of overwhelm, paralysis, burnout, and all-or-nothing thinking—and how learning to regulate your nervous system can create lasting change. We explore the connection between ADHD, anxiety, fight-or-flight responses, and executive functioning, while challenging some of the common assumptions about what ADHD really is. If you've ever felt exhausted from trying harder and getting nowhere, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on what it takes to move forward.Episode Highlights[0:40] - Meet Jenna Free and why regulation comes before productivity[1:32] - The difference between avoidance and a nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight[4:25] - Why awareness is the first step toward meaningful change[5:59] - The “spinning wheels” analogy and why slowing down helps you move forward[7:18] - Escaping the frantic-crash cycle that keeps ADHDers stuck[12:13] - ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and the role of nervous system dysregulation[13:57] - Jenna's three-layer framework for ADHD regulation[19:37] - How thoughts, beliefs, and self-talk fuel dysregulation[27:59] - All-or-nothing thinking, perfectionism, and finding flexibility[36:16] - Can regulation improve ADHD symptoms and task initiation?[44:27] - What a regulated ADHD life actually looks like[48:47] - Jenna's new book and where to connect with herLinks & ResourcesJenna Free (CCC) is an ADHD counselor who also has ADHD. She specializes in helping ADHD brains move out of fight-or-flight and into a more regulated, sustainable state while honoring neurodivergence and individual strengths. Through her ADHD Regulation Groups and professional certification program, Jenna teaches practical strategies that help ADHDers become more productive while enjoying life more. Jenna lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her husband and two sons, and loves exploring new hobbies, including acting, tennis, and yoga.Website: ADHD with Jenna Free WebsiteInstagram: @adhdwithjennafreeTikTok: @adhdwithjennafreePodcast: ADHD with Jenna FreeBook: The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation: The Secret to Finding Balance, Getting Things Done, and Enjoying LifeThank you for tuning into "SuccessFULL with ADHD." If this episode has impacted you, remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us reach and help more individuals navigating their journeys with ADHD.   

Success isn't just about strategy; it's about what your nervous system will actually allow you to achieve. Discover why your body might be "protecting" you from the very growth you're working for.Free Template Owner Identity Mindset:https://owner-identity.gr8.com/_Work with me 1-on-1 for personalized support:

Dr. John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus and the bestselling relationship author in history, joins Dr. Tara Perry to reveal what's actually happening in your body when love feels hard. With more than 50 million books sold across 50 languages and 40 years of research behind him, John connects the biology of stress hormones directly to the communication breakdowns quietly destroying modern relationships, and shares exactly what men and women can do differently to bring those connections back to life.John also opens up about why independent women are unknowingly producing the hormones that push love away, why men's mirror neurons shut down the moment a woman says "we need to talk," and how small, intentional acts between partners can shift the entire hormonal chemistry of a relationship.KEY TAKEAWAYS02:24 Why women's growing independence has changed relationship dynamics and what it means for their hormonal balance.03:59 The three symptoms that tell you a woman's hormones are out of balance: feeling overwhelmed, resentful, or exhausted.07:44 How stress looks completely opposite in men and women at the hormonal level, and why that explains almost every relationship conflict.09:45 What actually produces estrogen in women — and why it's not massage, it's the anticipation of support.19:11 How successful women can shift from their "male side" back to their female side after a high-performance workday.25:03 Why a man's mirror neurons shut down the moment stress enters the room, and how to talk to him so they stay open.33:47 The 10-minute conversation that drops a woman's stress more effectively than a full therapy session.43:29 The "two hands up" signal John teaches women — and why every man, no exceptions, will respond to it.47:41 What the "spark" in a relationship actually is biologically, and why you can keep producing it at any age.49:45 How women in and beyond menopause can continue producing estradiol naturally using the techniques John teaches.If you're ready to take your healing to the next level, schedule your free consultation with Dr. Tara at: calendly.com/consulttara/consultRESOURCES MENTIONEDMen Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus — For Women Only by Dr. John Gray:Available at marsvenus.comDr. John Gray on YouTube:youtube.com/@JohnGrayMarsVenusHeartMath Institute: heartmath.com

For years, "the four functions of behavior" has been the go-to framework for understanding why kids do what they do: attention, escape, access to tangibles, sensory. It's not wrong, but it's not the whole story either. In this episode, we dig into where this model actually came from, what it leaves out, and what's underneath it once we go looking with a relational neuroscience lens.In this episode, you'll learn: Where the four functions of behavior actually came from, and why this is relevantWhy naming a behavior's "function" and saying it started in the nervous system aren't competing ideas — they're just two different layers of the same truth What's actually underneath attention-seeking, escape, tangible-seeking, and sensory behavior - and how to start identifying the missing skill that can be scaffoldedResources Mentioned on the PodcastAll Behavior Makes Sense ep. 198When it's not Working ep 261The Club (membership community + troubleshooting worksheet)Read the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/behaviorfunctionPresence in Practice: An Experiential Workshop into the Neurobiology of How Change HappensRobynGobbel.com/MIPIP26Early Bird rate expires June 15!::: Immersion Program for Professionals!The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals is NOW accepting applications for our 2027 cohorts. You MUST be on the waiting list to be eligible to apply so head to RobynGobbel.com/Immersion and put your name on the waiting list! 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:FacebookInstagramOver 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)

Feeling safe in a relationship isn't just about talking things through—it's about what happens deep within our bodies. When emotional wounds strike or betrayals occur, the impact is felt not only in the heart but in the nervous system, shifting how we experience and respond to our partners. Real healing goes beyond surface-level dialogue and requires us to understand how our physiological state shapes our sense of security, trust, and connection. In this episode, listeners are guided to rethink emotional safety as a whole-body experience. By unpacking the link between the nervous system and relationship repair, the discussion provides science-backed insights and actionable strategies to rebuild trust and connection after relational harm. Whether you're seeking healing after a rupture or tools for ongoing growth, this episode offers a fresh, embodied perspective on what it takes to create lasting emotional safety. Dr. Monique Thompson is a trauma-informed therapist, life coach, and best-selling author with over two decades of clinical experience. Her work integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Polyvagal-informed care, and principles of epigenetics to help individuals and couples heal trauma, rebuild trust, and create lasting emotional regulation and resilience.   Episode Highlights 03:56 Reflecting on healing through a car wreck metaphor. 09:09 Exploring Jill Bo Taylor's groundbreaking insights. 15:37 Exploring modern infidelity in relationships. 17:57 Exploring complex relationship dynamics and boundaries. 20:25 Addressing hidden relationship issues. 24:38 Exploring the hidden mental health benefits of walking. 28:35 Exploring color connections to mood during walks. 31:51 Reflecting on and expressing gratitude with loved ones. 36:12 Decoding therapy lingo and referral insights. 39:36 Navigating decisions with trauma awareness. 43:34 Navigating healing after childhood trauma. 48:58 Exploring stress and its hidden effects. 50:29 Exploring the concept of emotional hygiene. 53:32 Discovering unexpected insights from partners who cheated. 57:04 Exploring relationship growth resources.   Your Checklist of Actions to Take Pause and Breathe: Take a moment of pause with deep breaths to settle yourself and become present before addressing relationship issues. Self-Inquiry: Regularly check in with your deeper feelings and truths, beyond your immediate surface reactions, to get clarity on your emotional state. Take Ownership: If you've contributed to a rupture, take personal responsibility and reflect on the most obvious way you can begin repair, such as ending harmful behaviors. Prioritize Emotional Check-ins: After a rupture or betrayal, consistently check in emotionally with both yourself and your partner to stay aware of what you both need. Spend Time in Nature: Set aside at least 11 minutes outside, either walking or sitting, to help lower stress levels and support nervous system regulation. Engage in Movement: Use mindful walks of 30-45 minutes to process emotions and shift your physiological state toward calm and self-connection. Invite Supportive Companions: Bring to mind or reach out to someone who has supported you in the past, letting their positive influence help regulate your emotions. Seek Professional Guidance: If trauma or recurring ruptures persist, consult a trauma-informed therapist or coach, asking for specific referrals rather than relying on generic online searches.   Mentioned Infidelity Recovery Workbook for Couples (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) My stroke of insight (TED) (video) Helen Fisher (website) Polyvagal Theory (website) Gottman Institute (website) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression 12 Relationship Principles to Strengthen Your Love (free guide)   Connect with Dr. Monique Thompson Website: doctormoniquethompson.com Facebook: facebook.com/MoniqueThompsonLPC YouTube: youtube.com/@mthompsonlpc Instagram: instagram.com/drmoniquethompson LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-monique-thompson-dha-lpc-lpc-s-a3066041  

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I've just returned from Self Love Camp, a retreat where I spent a few days guiding breathwork, listening to inspiring speakers, learning new things, and stepping away from the routines of everyday life.As I drove home, I found myself reflecting on something I always notice after retreats and intentional breaks: I come back feeling different. Clearer. More creative. More connected to myself. And it got me wondering - what is it about stepping away that feels so powerful?In this episode of Take a Breath, I explore how to give your nervous system a real breath and what I believe is one of the missing ingredients in modern life: space. Space to think, feel, reflect and hear yourself again. Drawing on neuroscience, nervous system science, and my own experiences of attending and hosting retreats, I share why creating intentional space isn't a luxury - it's something our brains and bodies genuinely need.In this episode, I share:

In Nakd Classics we bring back your favorite episodes that focus on mindset, confidence and holistic health.  Original Episode 323:    What if the life you're living isn't the one you're meant for? This episode is your reminder that your awakening date—that moment of spiritual awakening—can shift everything. TIMESTAMPS: 01:33 – Awakening Date and Spiritual Awakening 03:55 – Intuition and the Healing Journey 06:40 – Womb Healing and Creative Blockages 08:20 – Heart–Womb Connection and Receiving 15:08 – Letting Go, Resistance and Surrender   I'm joined by Paola Sellaro, kinesiologist and intuitive healer, who guides women through the heart–womb connection to release trauma and open to deeper creativity. If you've ever felt stuck, disconnected, or like what you most want just isn't happening, this conversation will meet you right there. Paola shares her own healing journey and the transformations she's witnessed in others—from womb healing to manifesting with ease.   ✨ Inside you'll learn: The Heart–Womb Link: How healing both spaces frees you to create and manifest what you desire. Releasing Resistance: Why letting go of old attachments accelerates your path forward. Your Awakening Date: How to start your spiritual healing journey and recognize the moment everything shifts. You don't need decades of practice—just the willingness to reconnect with yourself.

In this deeply insightful episode of Well, Hello Anxiety, Dr Jodi Richardson welcomes Dr Ashleigh Moreland, founder of the Remind Institute, to unpack the nervous system, fawning, functional freeze, and the hidden barriers families face when seeking mental‑health support. Drawing from her PhD in neuroplasticity and her own 20‑year journey with anxiety, Dr Ashleigh reveals why she created her groundbreaking - and completely free - online Home Bases, designed for parents, practitioners, teachers, and schools who need clear, compassionate, research‑grounded guidance.They explore:• The difference between fight, flight, freeze and the relational survival response of fawning• Why so many parents say “yes” after saying “no” six times• How childhood emotional experiences shape adult nervous‑system safety• Why understanding behaviour through a trauma‑informed lens changes everything• The cost, access and overwhelm families face in the current mental‑health system• How Dr Ashleigh’s Home Bases offer scripts, explanations, tools and neuroscience‑based strategies anyone can useExplore the free Home Bases here:• Anxiety Home Base: re-mind.ang.institute/anxiety• ADHD Home Base: re-mind.ang.institute/adhd• Perfectionism Home Base: re-mind.ang.institute/perfectionismJoin the free Facebook community Cycle Breakers, where all Home Bases are pinned and updated:facebook.com/groups/cyclebreakersDr Ashleigh also shares what’s coming next: Home Bases for PTSD, complex PTSD, depression, dissociation, addiction, parenting, relationships, leadership and entrepreneurship — all designed to make expert‑level mental‑health support accessible to everyone.A generous, practical and empowering conversation for anyone navigating anxiety, parenting challenges, or their own healing. Connect with Dr Jodi Richardson: https://linktr.ee/drjodirichardson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqDVAw_zhoG3IXGRhgjn-J14BFJy50ztJbCHywMfZobVH12nX1USMbisI_aem_QViUbKkXHlwbD3y4kGcvGQ Keep the conversations going — your donation helps fund and support future episodes: Donate hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is one from the archives where I'm joined by Emma and Eleanor, founders of The Reconnected, to explore one of the most overlooked aspects of healing: the nervous system.This conversation was recorded when What Heals was Raw Health Rebel Podcast, but in many ways it feels even more relevant now.We talk about parenting, trauma, breathwork, connected play and why so many of us spend years trying to heal our children whilst completely neglecting ourselves.Emma and Eleanor share how they came to this work, why they believe the parent's nervous system is central to the wellbeing of the whole family, and how healing ourselves can create profound shifts in those around us.We also explore why parenting can be so triggering, what our children may be reflecting back to us, and how conscious connection can transform family relationships.This is not about becoming a perfect parent. It is about understanding that healing is relational, that our bodies remember more than we consciously realise, and that there are simple, powerful ways to reconnect with ourselves and our children.If you've ever felt burnt out, overwhelmed by parenting, curious about nervous system healing, or wondered why your child seems to trigger every unresolved part of you, this is a conversation worth listening to.Key takeawaysWhy the parent's nervous system matters so muchHow breathwork can support emotional healing and regulationThe difference between intellectual understanding and nervous system healingWhy parenting can be one of life's greatest catalysts for growthHow our bodies hold experiences, even when we can't consciously remember themWhy healing ourselves often creates change in our childrenThe importance of co-regulation within familiesHow connected play can deepen understanding between parent and childWe also talk aboutConscious parenting and family healingStrong-willed and sensitive childrenWhy modern parenting can feel so overwhelmingThe limitations of talk therapy for some peopleStored stress, trauma and the nervous systemHow children communicate through playWhy children need to feel truly seenThe connection between parenting, self-awareness and healingHow community supports nervous system healingResources mentionedThe Reconnectedhttps://www.thereconnected.com/The Reconnected on InstagramSend us Fan MailJoin Lisa's new global homeopathy community, The Atrium, here. Monthly live teaching with world-class homeopaths, curated by Lisa Strbac, plus courses, conversation and resources to support ongoing study.Enrolment for the 2027 PIHAP Cohort is now open! Places are strictly limited and 2026 sold out early. To learn more click and secure your spot click here.

What if the key to better negotiation starts with understanding your own nervous system? In this enlightening episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with Trupti Gokani, MD, to explore Negotiating With Your Nervous System: Decoding Stress, Power, and Purpose.    Drawing on her expertise as a board-certified neurologist, health and mindset coach, Ayurvedic expert, and NLP Master Practitioner, Trupti shares powerful insights on managing stress, unlocking personal power, and aligning with your deeper purpose to achieve greater success in life and negotiations. Discover practical strategies to transform stress into a powerful ally and create more meaningful outcomes in every area of your life.   In this episode, we will discuss:   How we experience power and how we experience choice in our lives. The good side and bad side of stress. When does that strategy stop being a strength and start becoming a form of self betrayal from a neurological standpoint? How to know our stress type change the way that we negotiate boundaries, workload, or even our intimate relationship? what does chronic stress do to our intuition? How can people train their nervous system to tolerate the pause, the silence, the uncertainty more skillfully? And many more!   Learn more about Trupti Gokani:   Website: https://truptigokanimd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruptiGokaniMD/ X: https://x.com/GokaniMD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/truptigokanimd/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr9al1g2o6HqQOKhROaZCQQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ziramindandbody/   If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at www.artofFeminineNegotiation.com if that sounds interesting to you.   Get Cindy's book here: Amazon   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Website: www.practicingwithpurpose.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter):  https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca  

Welcome, gorgeous souls, to Episode 437 of Aligned Abundance! ✨This week, I'm joined by bestselling authors, wellbeing advocates and sisters Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips for a heartfelt conversation about the power of glimmers, reconnecting with joy and finding abundance in the small moments of everyday life.In a world that often celebrates busyness, productivity and constant striving, Nadia and Katia invite us to slow down and notice the tiny moments that help us feel safe, present and connected. We explore what glimmers are, why they're so important for nervous system regulation and how learning to recognise them can transform our relationship with ourselves, abundance and the world around us.Here's what you'll discover in this week's episode:The signs that you may be stuck in survival mode without realising itHow glimmers help regulate the nervous system and create a greater sense of safetyPractical ways to reconnect with joy, presence and yourself in everyday lifeHow to shift from scarcity, comparison and lack into a mindset of abundanceThis episode is a beautiful reminder that abundance isn't always found in the next achievement, goal or milestone. Often, it's already here in the quiet moments, the simple pleasures and the glimmers that remind us we're alive, supported and connected. By learning to notice these moments, we create more space for joy, ease, presence and aligned abundance to flow naturally into our lives. ✨Don't forget to share your biggest takeaways with me on Instagram @iamemmamumfordVisit Nadia & Katia's website: https://www.nadiaandkatia.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Explore More Ways to Manifest Your Dream Life...

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed as you hustle through your busy days? What if a few simple, daily practices could help you unwind your nervous system and show up more calm and present—for your clients and for yourself? In this special guest episode, Phil Gerbyshak joins me to talk about the “non-negotiables” that help him slow down, find stillness, and appreciate what's right in front of him. What would your work—and your life—look like if you let even one moment be enough?About Phil: Phil Gerbyshak is a high school IT instructor, speaker, and happiness instigator who helps people create stronger human connection in a world full of distraction. Before stepping into education full time, Phil spent more than 25 years in leadership, sales, technology, and training roles with organizations ranging from startups to enterprise companies.Today, he brings that same energy to conversations about relationships, communication, burnout prevention, and creating experiences people actually remember. Whether he's teaching students, speaking to business leaders, or connecting with event professionals, Phil believes the best moments happen when people feel seen, valued, and like they truly belong.Contact Phil: Instagram: @PhilGerb https://happyaf.substack.comListen to this new episode for down-to-earth tips from Phil on reducing stress and embracing slow happiness, even in the busiest seasons.If you have any questions about anything in this, or any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or guest, please reach out directly to me at Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com or visit my website Podcast.AlanBerg.com Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thanks, it really does make a difference). If you want to get notifications of new episodes and upcoming workshops and webinars, you can sign up at www.ConnectWithAlanBerg.com  View the full transcript on Alan's site: https://alanberg.com/blog/Are you going to Wedding MBA? Use the promo code - Alan - to save $20 off your tickets, at www.WeddingMBA.com And don't worry, if you can't use your tickets this year, they're transferrable or you can hold them to use next year. I'm Alan Berg. Thanks for listening. If you have any questions about this or if you'd like to suggest other topics for "The Wedding Business Solutions Podcast" please let me know. My email is Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com. Look forward to seeing you on the next episode. Thanks. Listen to this and all episodes on Apple Podcast, YouTube or your favorite app/site: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/weddingbusinesssolutions YouTube: www.WeddingBusinessSolutionsPodcast.tv Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sGsuB8 Stitcher:  http://bit.ly/wbsstitcher Google Podcast: http://bit.ly/wbsgoogle iHeart Radio: https://ihr.fm/31C9Mic Pandora: http://bit.ly/wbspandora ©2025 Wedding Business Solutions LLC & AlanBerg.com 

You were told to try again. Maybe you were told it was bad luck, or to wait until it happened a third time before anyone would look. Here is what changed this year. In 2026, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine updated its definition of recurrent pregnancy loss for the first time since 2012. Two losses now meet the definition, not three, and a positive test that ended early counts. The old number kept women waiting for a third loss before the investigation even started. Here is the part no one tells you. Meeting the definition gets you a workup. It does not guarantee the workup is complete. After two or more losses, up to half of couples are told the same word. Unexplained. The losses are real. What gets called a complete workup is the question. This episode is the 9 specific things we most often find that are rarely checked before a woman is told her losses were unexplained or simply bad luck. Pull it up. Take notes. Bring it to your next appointment. The 9 patterns: Thyroid, the full panel and antibodies, not just TSH Antiphospholipid antibodies, tested correctly Chronic endometritis The reproductive microbiome, vaginal and seminal The gut, hidden gluten, and inflammation Sperm DNA fragmentation The male partner's full bloodwork Blood sugar and metabolic patterns The nervous system and progesterone These are the areas that sit outside a standard miscarriage workup. A 2012 meta-analysis in Human Reproduction, pooling sixteen studies and nearly three thousand couples, found miscarriage rates rose with sperm DNA damage, with about twice the relative risk. Unexplained rarely means there is nothing to find. It usually means the search stopped at the karyotype, one antiphospholipid test, the anatomy, and a TSH. For the full breakdown of every pattern, read the companion article, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: The Functional Fertility Approach, at https://fabfertile.com/blogs/learn/recurrent-pregnancy-loss WHAT YOUR CLINIC MISSED The companion guide walks through all 9 of these patterns in more detail, so you can take it to your next appointment and ask the questions. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line MISSED, and we will send you the guide. FUNCTIONAL FERTILITY SECOND OPINION A free 45-minute call where I review your labs, your history, your losses, and your partner's results with you. You leave knowing what your biology has been telling you and what your next decision could be. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject line FERTILE, or book here. ABOUT THE HOST I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally, a podcast with over one million downloads. My functional fertility team works with couples navigating low AMH and failed IVF, reviewing functional lab results, gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, toxin testing, and bloodwork alongside nervous system work, to help identify patterns that may not have been considered. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them. Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile, host of Get Pregnant Naturally (1M+ downloads), and author of Fabulously Fertile. If this episode helped, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It is how other women find this work. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 What "Unexplained" Means and What the 2026 Guideline Changed 01:30 Who's Reviewing Your Case at Fab Fertile 04:00 Thyroid: The Full Panel, Not Just TSH 05:50 Antiphospholipid Antibodies, Tested Correctly 06:30 Chronic Endometritis 07:30 The Reproductive Microbiome 08:30 The Gut, Hidden Gluten, and Inflammation 10:30 What Your Clinic Missed Guide 11:00 Sperm DNA Fragmentation 12:30 The Male Partner's Full Bloodwork 13:50 Blood Sugar and Metabolic Patterns 15:20 The Nervous System and Progesterone 16:30 What "Unexplained" Really Means 17:20 The Functional Fertility Second Opinion

In this episode of The Midlife Spirituality Project, I'm sharing one of the practices from my Returning Home to Yourself series — a collection of short, supportive practices I offer to my Substack readers a few times each month.These practices may include breathwork, meditation, reflection, journal prompts, somatic practices, and other simple ways to reconnect with yourself in the middle of real life. If you'd like to receive more of them, I invite you to subscribe to my newsletter on Substack.Today's practice is all about Ujjayi breath, sometimes called “ocean breath” or “victorious breath” in yoga.Ujjayi is a simple but powerful breathing practice that can help calm the nervous system, steady the mind, support focus, and bring you back into relationship with your body. In this episode, I walk you through what Ujjayi breath is, why it works, how to practice it, and then we breathe together.This is a beautiful practice to return to when you feel scattered, anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or caught in the busyness of the mind. It gives the mind something gentle to focus on while helping the body feel more grounded and supported.You do not need any previous yoga or meditation experience to practice with me. Just come as you are.In this episode, we explore:What Ujjayi breath is and why it is used in yogaWhy this breath can feel so calming and groundingHow the gentle sound of the breath helps focus the mindHow Ujjayi breath supports nervous system regulationWhy breathwork can be a doorway back into the bodyHow to practice Ujjayi breath step by stepA guided Ujjayi breath practice you can return to anytimePractice NotesIf you want to come back to this practice and skip the teaching portion:Learning how to gently constrict the throat begins around 11:39The guided Ujjayi breath practice begins around 18:15Listen if you are feeling:Anxious or overwhelmedDisconnected from your bodyStuck in your headScattered or unfocusedIn need of groundingCurious about breathwork or yoga philosophyReady for a simple practice to help you come home to yourselfAbout Katie FarinasKatie Farinas is a midlife coach, yoga teacher, and spiritual guide who helps women navigate midlife with clarity, peace, purpose, and empowerment. Through yoga philosophy, mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and energy-based practices, Katie supports women in reconnecting with themselves and stepping fully into their most aligned and authentic lives.✨ Ways To Go Deeper:If you're ready to feel less overwhelmed and more connected to your body, needs, and inner voice, explore my 4-week private coaching experience for midlife women: Reconnect With Your Body and Yourself. Learn more here.Record your question here and I will answer it on the show!! https://www.speakpipe.com/KatieFarinasJoin the Monthly SanghaVisit Katie's websiteJoin the newsletter for soulful insights and to receive weekly practicesRead and watch on SubstackBook a reflective Insight Seat to come on the show and receive live coachingSchedule a Clarity Call to see if my coaching is right for you.

Use your breath as a powerful tool to reset and restore balance.This calming meditation guides you through gentle breathing techniques designed to soothe stress, regulate your nervous system, and help you reconnect with a sense of ease, presence, and inner stability.  Join me for Live Meditations, Courses, and more on the free Insight Timer app.Join the Waitlist for the Online 12 Week Meditation Teacher Training.Fill out the interest form here so we can hop on a phone call and have a heart to heart to see if this training is for you!

LEARN TO BUILD A BUSINESS, BRAND, AND A LIFE THAT YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM WILL THANK YOU FOR Helping Ordinary Women Build Extraordinary Businesses, Brands, and Lives They Love While Unpacking Their Inner SHEEO with Episodes Enriching Your Mindset, Wealth, and Faith Factor VISIT: RachelMedina.com or SHEEOX.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @RachelMedina101 PLUS: Listen to founders and experts share their entrepreneurial journey on bonus episodes featuring awe inspiring guests Rachel Medina is an Entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, Christianpreneur, Mommypreneur and an ordinary woman who ditched the C-suite for the SHE-suite by tapping into the new and exciting laptop lifestyle in the SHEconemy, and who built multiple businesses from home, after divorce, as a single mother over 40! The Rachel Unpacked Podcast is here to help you avoid common mistakes by learning the lessons she learned along the way! Whether you're a corporate baddie wanting to ditch the grind or a single momma ready to learn a new money making skillset from home, the Rachel Unpacked podcast is for you. Access resources mentioned on this show here ⁠www.rachelmedina.com or at SHEEOX.com As seen on: TEDx , Wharton School of Business, The Christian Channel, LATV's Get It Girl, Rompiendo El Silencio, David Meltzer's Playbook IG-LIVE, StartEmpire Wire Podcast, Jackie Hernandez Live, Canvas Rebel Magazine, SDvoyager Magazine, Keynote Women's Leadership Conference, to name a few RACHEL UNPACKED, RACHEL MEDINA, SHEEO, SHEEOx, SHE,EOO,OOO

This week, I talk with Brittany, a mom, holistic nutritionist, and soon-to-be psychotherapist who focuses on women's nervous systems. After years of chasing success and validation, she experienced burnout that made her rethink her life and health. Through personal challenges, including a separation and reconciliation with her husband, she learned that real healing comes from letting go of emotional stress and slowing down. We talk about how life stages like pregnancy and perimenopause can bring up unresolved emotions, and how Brittany shifted from constantly striving to creating a life where she feels supported, present, and more at ease. Episode Highlights: Overworking to feel valued can lead to burnout.Your body signals stress through fatigue, nausea, and sleep issuesHealing comes from everyday experiences like asking for what you needDifficult moments can guide you toward a more authentic life If you are tired of doing it all, this episode will help you move toward a calmer, more supported way of living. Links and next steps:  You can follow Brittany's podcast Anxious Girl here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6bXA6FLt6Ph9FE7V7i9FeP?si=b8032462a4eb42e7  If you're keen to explore Release, Jin's signature program where you learn to process your emotions using the Release Process ® + receive guidance and support for a period of time you can do this here: https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/release-course  You can also connect with Jin on social media: Instagram: @theartoflisteningtoyourbody Facebook: @drjinong (personal) or @theartoflisteningtoyourbody Website: https://drjinong.com and https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/

This week, I'm joined by Dr. Veda, acupuncturist, frequency medicine practitioner, pleasure pioneer, host of Quantumly Kinky, and one of my favorite new friends.We Explore...  - Acupuncture, Sexual Vitality, & the Erotic Intelligence of Your Nervous System- How to live a more turned-on life- Curiosity as a philosophy & the importance of play- Metaphysics, manifestation, & multidimensional living - How acupuncture is frequency medicine  - Existential Kink: the framework that will make you ask "wait, what part of me actually wants this?" (aka what your shadow secretly enjoys) - Sexual avatars and how they come online for women - Her podcast Quantumly Kinky, aka the sexy sermon your Sunday morning needsTimestamps:00:00 Intro & Internet Friendship Origin05:00 Questioning Religion & Finding Spirituality09:00 Childhood Play Before Social Media13:30 Sexuality Without Shame18:00 90s TV, Sex & The City & Sexual Archetypes23:00 First Heartbreak & Relationship Books31:00 The Secret, Abraham Hicks & Conscious Creation35:00 The Seth Material & Multidimensional Reality38:00 Frequency Medicine Explained41:00 Acupuncture as Frequency Medicine46:00 Discovering Esoteric Acupuncture50:00 The Frequency of Your Future Self53:00 Breathwork & Receiving Intuition56:00 Wellness Culture & Biohacking Burnout1:00:00 How to Get Turned On By Judgment1:02:00 Existential Kink Explained1:07:00 Quantumly Kinky & Creating a Podcast1:10:00 Final Reflections & Turned-On LivingIf you've been craving more aliveness, more presence, more pleasure... press play to become more turned on by life.Connect with Dr. Veda:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sarahveda Website: https://turnedonclinic.com/Support the showConnect with Kristin:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeKristin's Best-Selling Book:Sex, Drugs, & Soul (Amazon)Spotify AudiobookSubscribe to the Pod:YouTubeSpotifyApplePeptides:https://elliemd.com/kristinbirdwellMicrodose

Hi friends, If you've ever experienced the dreaded public meltdown in the grocery store, at a restaurant, or in the middle of a crowded event, this episode is for you. As parents, it's easy to feel embarrassed, frustrated, or even judged when our child has a tantrum in public. But I want you to know something important: every child has meltdowns. It does not mean you're failing as a parent. It does not mean you're doing something wrong. It simply means your child is struggling with something bigger than they can manage in that moment. In this week's episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I'm diving into what is actually happening inside your child's nervous system during a public meltdown and why understanding the brain-body connection can completely change the way you respond. We'll talk about: ✨ The difference between tantrums and nervous system overwhelm ✨ Why giving in during a meltdown often makes future meltdowns more likely ✨ How to stay regulated when your child is dysregulated ✨ Practical strategies to support your child with firm, loving boundaries ✨ Why emotional regulation is a skill that must be taught—not something children automatically "just get" The truth is, parenting requires intentional teaching, repetition, and consistency. Our children aren't born knowing how to manage big emotions—we help them learn. And while that work isn't always easy, it creates the foundation for lifelong emotional resilience. If public meltdowns leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or questioning yourself as a parent, I hope this conversation gives you both practical tools and reassurance that you're not alone.

Many men think they need to work harder and do more good things... What they actually need is a better framework.In this episode, Shawn introduces the Red Zone and Green Zone - a practical tool that has helped countless men move from confusion and overwhelm into clarity and confidence.You'll learn why awareness always comes before change, how to identify what's happening beneath the surface, and what it looks like to respond intentionally instead of reacting impulsively.Together we'll explore:• The purpose of the Red Zone - Clarity of the real heart problem behind your addiction and struggle• The purpose of the Green Zone - Strategy to become emotional mature • Why porn recovery often feels overwhelming • How to identify the deepest thoughts, emotions, and heart hungers• What healthy response actually looks like• Why upgrading your life is better than getting busy• How to connect to God in a way that really worksYou'll also be invited into a practical exercise to help you begin moving from reaction to response in your everyday life.Because lasting freedom isn't built by trying harder.It's built by learning how to lead yourself well.

In this episode, Amy sits down with Mala Cunningham, a pioneer in integrating yoga therapy with mental health care. The conversation offers a steady and thoughtful exploration of how yoga therapy supports individuals living with anxiety, depression, and chronic stress, not by bypassing these experiences, but by helping people build the capacity to be with them differently.Mala brings decades of clinical experience into a grounded discussion on the relationship between the nervous system, attention, and perception. She outlines how anxiety is not simply something to eliminate, but something to understand through the body, breath, and patterns of awareness. Rather than focusing on symptom reduction alone, she emphasizes cultivating regulation, resilience, and a more stable inner environment.A central theme throughout the episode is the role of interoception. Mala describes how developing awareness of internal sensation creates a bridge between unconscious reactivity and conscious choice. This process supports individuals in recognizing early signs of dysregulation and responding with practices that restore steadiness rather than amplify distress.Amy and Mala also explore the clinical application of yoga therapy within mental health settings. They discuss the importance of meeting clients where they are, respecting pacing, and building trust through consistent, accessible practices. The conversation highlights how simple, well-sequenced interventions can support profound shifts over time when applied with clarity and care. Mala reflects on the importance of collaboration across disciplines and the need for language that resonates within clinical environments while maintaining the integrity of yoga's therapeutic roots.This episode offers a clear and practical lens for clinicians, students, and practitioners who are working at the intersection of nervous system regulation, emotional health, and yoga therapy. It invites a steady approach to practice, one that values consistency, discernment, and the gradual cultivation of inner stability.Key Themes ExploredUnderstanding anxiety through the lens of the nervous systemInteroception as a foundation for self-awareness and regulationThe role of attention in shaping internal experienceBuilding capacity rather than eliminating symptomsClinical pacing, safety, and therapeutic relationshipIntegrating yoga therapy into mental health care settingsCollaboration between yoga therapists and licensed cliniciansPractical TakeawaysSmall, consistent practices often create more sustainable change than complex interventionsAwareness of internal sensation is a skill that can be developed over timeRegulation begins with recognizing early cues in the bodyTherapeutic progress is not linear; it requires patience and discernmentSupporting the nervous system is foundational to emotional resilienceConnect with Mala CunninghamWebsite: https://www.cardinalpointyoga.comPrograms and trainings in yoga therapy and mental healthConnect with The Yoga Therapy HourWebsite: www.TheOptimalState.comExplore courses, certifications, and clinical training opportunitiesListen to more episodes focused on yoga therapy, emotional intelligence, and integrative health

Resourcing is a somatic practice where we intentionally connect with a felt sense of safety, support, calm, or joy in our bodies, in order to soothe ourselves and shift our nervous system state. And the more we practice it, the more our nervous system learns that safety is possible. Each time we offer our bodies this experience, the stress and threat responses in our brain and body are able to soften and quiet down, and over time, that capacity for regulation becomes something we can access more and more easily in our everyday lives. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, I guide you through a resourcing meditation paired with Havening, a psycho-sensory therapeutic approach that uses gentle touch to calm the nervous system and ease feelings of stress. Together, these two practices create a real sense of relaxation and support from the inside out. If you've been wanting a simple, body-centered way to feel more safe and supported, this episode will show you how to access that, using tools you already carry within you. Perfect for nervous system regulation, stress relief, resourcing your nervous system, and learning how to feel safer and more supported in your body Episode timing: How resourcing helps us heal Somatic Meditation To Resource Your Nervous System Self-Havening to settle and drop in Bringing to mind a resource Read more about how to resource your nervous system here Related: More Somatic Regulation Exercises Learn more about Havening Techniques and the science behind them Havening Techniques is a registered trademark of Ronald Ruden, 15 East 91st Street, New York. www.havening.org 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! Join me on my Somatic Self-Love Retreat in Costa Rica 2027! Early bird pricing available now! https://helloinnerlight.com/retreats Go deeper on your somatic healing journey: Follow @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.

What is the absolute least amount that you can do right now to move, to shift, and to get unstuck?The answer is remarkably simple: just breathe.In this episode of the Habit Thrive Podcast, we are diving back into the world of "Movement Morsels" (a direct continuation of last week's Episode #208!). Today, we are exploring a beautiful, powerful truth: simply breathing is movement.This is not your typical podcast episode. There is no formal intro or outro. Instead, after a very brief setup, Lorrie guides you through a short, powerful 3-minute Breath Practice designed to help you tune out the noise of the external world and tune into the magnificent, hidden choreography happening inside your body.What You'll Experience in This Breath Morsel: The Anatomy of the Inhale: Learn how your diaphragm moves downward like a gentle piston, massaging your liver, stomach, and pancreas to create space and boost digestion. The Hug of the Exhale: Visualize your diaphragm doming upward like an upside-down umbrella, nesting against your lungs and giving your heart a physical, soothing "hug." The Internal Pump: Understand how this rhythmic internal tide filters out stagnation, shifts heavy emotions, and signals absolute safety to your nervous system. External Release: Experience how tuning into your internal movement allows tight external muscles—like your neck, shoulders, and lower back—to completely melt and let go.How to use this episode: I highly recommend downloading or saving this specific episode to your favorite player. Come back to it at different times of the day, in different circumstances, and notice how it moves you.Mentioned in this Episode: Episode #208: Movement Morsels (Catch up on last week's episode to learn more about the philosophy behind minimal movement!)Enjoy the show?Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Your support helps us reach more women in their "Me Now Years" who are looking to create healthy, sustainable habits.Lorrie xoxoxLoving the show? Let's connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comPower & Purpose Daily Motivations: A Year of Coming Home to Yourself: Find it hereHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & BeyondLoving the show? Let's connect! Find me:Facebook: Women's Wellness Community: For women wanting to rock their “Me Now” YearsInstagram: @Habitguru365Website: lorriemickelson.comMemberVault: lorriemickelson.vipmembervault.comHabits, Mindfulness Routines & Self Care For Women 50 & Beyond

In this episode, Julien explores resilience, energy allocation, and the deeper forces that shape athletic performance. He explains the phylogenetic hierarchy of the nervous system, how prior experiences influence behavior, and why emotions are better understood as questions rather than answers. The conversation also dives into competition, training environments, attention, and the role of meaningful challenge in athletic development. Throughout the discussion, Julien offers a unique perspective on performance that extends far beyond traditional strength and conditioning. Today's episode is brought to you by Hammer Strength

Have you ever pushed harder, bought the course, built the funnel, and still hit the exact same income ceiling you have been bumping up against for years? In this episode I sit down with my friend Dr. Farya Barlas, a chartered psychologist who has spent more than two decades helping entrepreneurs, founders and leaders work with the invisible barriers that mindset hacks and business strategy simply cannot reach. She calls it trauma-led success, and the way she defines trauma might surprise you. It is not one big event. It is every small moment you had to abandon or betray yourself to be accepted, and how those moments quietly shape the way you lead, sell and price today.We get honest about what survival mode actually looks like in a business (think undercharging, procrastinating, or that mysterious cap on your revenue), why you cannot affirm your way out of a nervous system that does not feel safe, and how women in particular carry intergenerational patterns around being seen and earning money. I also open up about realizing I built Flourish & Thrive out of a trauma response after my 2009 bankruptcy, and what it took to change my relationship with my own business. If you are a seasoned creative entrepreneur who senses there is another level available to you, this conversation is your map.In this episode, you'll learn:1:38  --  What trauma-led success really means, and why working with your trauma responses can unlock so much more6:22  --  The definition of trauma most high achievers get wrong, and why you cannot affirm your way out of it9:59  --  Why this hits women differently, and why so much success advice does not fit your nervous system11:01  --  Survival success vs reparative success, and how your nervous system caps your income14:15  --  The first real step from survival into thriving24:11  --  Tracy on building a business from a trauma response after bankruptcyHere are the resources mentioned in the show:Follow @faryabarlas.psychologist on InstagramDr. Farya's podcast: From Trauma to CEODr. Farya's WebsiteThe Method by Farya Barlas (her signature framework)The Creative Frequency by Tracy MatthewsAre you enjoying the podcast? We'd be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven't done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won't get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews  InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook

Are you sitting in the car, staring at the gym doors with a racing heart and a tight stomach?You aren't weak, and you aren't broken. You are experiencing anticipatory anxiety—a completely normal stress response to a perceived threat that doesn't actually exist. In this 10-minute session, Martin (Clinical Hypnotherapist and former Paramedic) helps you interrupt that "core to skull" response and reclaim your confidence.Learn how to signal safety to your vagus nerve through guided breathing and visualization techniques designed to get you out of the car park and into your workout. Whether you're dealing with social anxiety, fear of judgment, or just a "bad day" resistance, this episode provides the immediate tools you need to walk through that door.Inside This Episode[00:00] Sitting in the car park: Understanding the "overreacting" body.[01:19] Finding your quiet place and centering yourself.[01:48] Paramedic Perspective: The difference between real danger and anxiety.[02:38] The Vagus Nerve Reset: Guided 4-2-6 breathing technique.[04:05] Future Self Visualization: Feeling the "quiet pride" of a finished workout.[05:16] Redefining Courage: Why showing up is the hardest part.[06:24] Affirmations for Confidence and Self-Compassion.[08:17] 3 Daily Caring Tips for beating gym intimidation.[09:53] Final encouragement and the "Be Kind" mission.Affirmations for Gym ConfidenceRepeat these internally to settle your nervous system:I am allowed to show up exactly as I am.I do not need to be perfect to deserve to be here.My body is not my enemy; it is trying to protect me. I thank it and gently lead it forward.The only person I am competing with is the version of me who stayed in the car.I choose to walk through the door. The door is the whole victory.3 Daily Caring TipsThe Two-Minute Rule: Give yourself permission to leave after just two minutes. Removing the "trap door" feeling often makes it easier to stay for the whole session.Have a First Task: Don't look at the whole gym. Pick one machine, one stretch, or one lap. The plan kills the overwhelm.Earphones in Early: Put your music or podcast on before you walk through the door. It creates a personal boundary and reminds you that you belong in your own space.Support the Show & Keep GrowingIf this session helped you get through the door today, please Subscribe and Share it with a friend who might be struggling with their own "car park" moments.Go Deeper: Transform your mindset with my 5-Session Clinical Hypnotherapy Program. Get the full course for just $67 and own it for life: calminganxiety.fmFollow Martin: Join our community for daily tips on overcoming panic, anxiety, and stress.Be kind to yourself today. You've already done the hard part.

This is one of those episodes I usually reserve for my mentorship courses and the practitioners I train, so I'm really glad I decided to bring it to the show. There is so much noise right now on Instagram and TikTok about liver health and gallbladder health, but a 20-slide carousel can only go so deep. My hope is that hearing this explained — with real stories and analogies — actually moves you to explore your own digestive health in a meaningful way. In this episode, I cover: Why your liver, digestive system, and nervous system are interconnected — and what happens when one goes offline The constellation of symptoms that get dismissed as "just IBS" or "just perimenopause" (bloating, bowel irregularities, right-sided shoulder ache, mood swings, waking between 1–3 AM, and more) How your liver metabolizes estrogen — and what estrogen dominance really signals about liver load The two phases of liver detoxification, which nutrients support each phase (B vitamins, magnesium bisglycinate, glycine, NAC), and what happens when those phases become sluggish The gallbladder's role as the liver's partner — and why removing it without addressing root cause is a missed opportunity The gut–brain axis, the vagus nerve, and why 90% of your serotonin is made in the gut Beta-glucuronidase — why your gut microbiome is directly influencing your hormone balance Blood work markers to request from your doctor: ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, albumin, ferritin, fasting insulin, HbA1c, full lipid panel, and more Functional testing I recommend: comprehensive stool test, Dutch Complete, HTMA, and when to consider an OAT test Nutrition priorities: cruciferous vegetables, bitter greens, fiber diversity, healthy fats, choline (please don't ditch the egg yolk), and eating in a parasympathetic state Supplement support for the liver, gut, and nervous system — including Hepato DR, L-glutamine, GI Revive, ox bile, calcium D-glucarate, and adaptogens Let's dive in! Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you're at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I'll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I'll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special! Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERESpotify – CLICK HERE Free Resources: Free Perimenopause Support Guide | jennpike.com/perimenopausesupport Free Blood Work Guide | jennpike.com/bloodworkguide The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Get 20% on thewalkingpad.com using code "JENNPIKE20" Metabolic Guide | jennpike.com/metabolic-guide Get discounts at happybumco.com using code "JENNPIKE" *code doesn't apply with Black Friday sale* Programs: Ignite: Your 8-Week Body Transformation Program | https://jennpike.com/ignite The Peri & Menopause Project  - Join the Waitlist | jennpike.com/theperimenopauseproject Synced Virtual Fitness Studio | jennpike.com/synced Services: Work With Jenn | https://jennpike.com/work-with-jenn/ Functional Testing | jennpike.com/testing-packages Business Mentorship | The Audacious Woman Mentorship:  jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to hello@jennpike.com and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.  

In this episode of Beyond Limits, Liv challenges one of the biggest misconceptions in the personal growth space: that nervous system regulation is the end goal.While regulation helps bring the body back to safety after stress, it isn't the same as expanding your capacity. If you're constantly calming yourself down every time you reach an edge, you may be unintentionally reinforcing the very limits you're trying to break through.Liv explores the difference between regulation and recalibration, why the nervous system naturally resists unfamiliar levels of success, and what it truly takes to expand your capacity for more money, visibility, love, opportunity, and fulfillment.If you've ever felt like you're doing all the mindset work, breathwork, journaling, and somatic practices but still find yourself hitting the same ceiling, this episode will completely shift the way you think about nervous system work.Inside this episode:✨ The difference between nervous system regulation and recalibration

Your nervous system controls every function in your body—from how you move and sleep to how you digest, heal, and respond to stress.In this episode, we're exploring the connection between chiropractic care and nervous system health, how spinal dysfunction can impact overall wellness, and why optimizing nervous system function is about more than just relieving pain.Whether you're dealing with stress, tension, headaches, or simply looking to support your health proactively, this episode will help you better understand the powerful role your nervous system plays in your well-being and how chiropractic care can fit into your wellness routine.Ready to take the next step? Book an appointment with me using the link below and let's create a plan to help you function and feel your best.

I told you this was going to be a different kind of conversation, and I meant it. Serin Silva spent two decades inside high-pressure corporate environments at companies like MSNBC and Hearst, leading integration communications for billion-dollar acquisitions and overseeing a book of business worth $40 million. She was in rooms where she was often the only woman leader, playing a game with rules she didn't write and didn't always like. And then one morning, crossing the Bay Bridge on her commute, a little voice said: how much longer are you going to do this? That question changed everything. Today Serin is an energy healer, psychic medium, ceremonialist, and business strategist who helps women founders get unstuck and move fast. She brings together nervous system regulation, somatic work, intuitive gifts, and Fortune 500 rigor to help her clients find clarity, focus, and in some cases, double their revenue in under a year. This conversation goes everywhere, and I loved every minute of it. Grab a notebook before you press play. What You'll Hear in This Episode: How two decades in Silicon Valley and corporate media shaped Serin's understanding of what women have been asked to suppress at work The morning on the Bay Bridge that changed her life, and what it looked like to follow a voice she'd been ignoring for years What nervous system regulation actually has to do with business results Why heart-centered leadership isn't soft, and how women are already positioned to lead what's coming next The old corporate model (built for making cars, applied to people), why it's dying, and what's replacing it How Serin thinks about AI as a tool for freeing up more humanity, not less What it means to stop shape-shifting and stand at your full height The kaleidoscope analogy that I'm still thinking about Serin's answer to The Found Podcast closing question that genuinely moved us both Connect with Serin: Website: serinsilva.com Free 15-minute business reading Listen and Subscribe: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YACTbRulN4NooX32NgzgV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-found-podcast-with-molly-knuth/id1530616432 Have a notebook nearby for this one. Serin asks some questions in this conversation that deserve a real answer, and you'll want to write them down.  

Michael Rix didn't choose music — music chose him. Growing up in Faith Assembly, a cult in rural Indiana that forbade medical treatment, secular music, and nearly any form of outside connection, Michael found his escape in a homemade guitar string stretched across a punishment paddle. Today, he's an eight-instrument musician with over 24 million streams, a residency in Nashville, and a Grand Ole Opry performance to his name. His memoir, From Cult to Country: An Asthmatic's Journey to Find More Air, tells the full story — including watching his infant brother die of untreated meningitis, surviving years of stress-induced asthma without medical care, and the long road to healing that followed.In this episode, Dr. Tara Perry sits down with Michael for a raw and remarkable conversation about what it costs to grow up without permission to be human, how trauma lives in the body long after the circumstances change, and why telling the truth about your story is one of the most powerful things you can do.Key Takeaways:When you're in a cult, you don't know you're in a cult (00:00:35) — Michael describes watching his father transform from a joyful, basketball-playing man into someone cold and controlled — and how noticing that contrast was one of his earliest signs that something was deeply wrong. The teachings of Hobart Freeman's Faith Assembly came in slowly, then all at once.A medical doctor who walked away from medicine (00:02:46) — Michael's father completed his residency as a heart surgeon, then quit the profession after a sermon convinced him that modern medicine was equivalent to witchcraft. Michael unpacks the twisted theology behind it — and what it cost their family when that belief was applied to their children's health.Over 300 deaths, all from treatable conditions (00:07:24) — Faith Assembly members died from dental infections, childhood illnesses, and ailments that penicillin would have resolved. Michael describes the congregation, the prosecutions that eventually followed, and the surreal reality of parents being sentenced to prison for letting their children die while trying to follow God.Stress-induced asthma and the body's way of keeping score (00:14:24) — From age 11 to 14, Michael suffered three-day asthma episodes that left him breathless on the sofa, too sick to move. No inhaler. No emergency room. It wasn't until decades later — after hearing a Nashville minister describe her own identical symptoms — that he understood his asthma was emotionally driven, his nervous system responding to a world it didn't feel safe in.Watching his brother die (00:25:24) — At 14, Michael witnessed his six-month-old brother John die of untreated meningitis. His father prayed over the infant until the final breath. Michael was standing in the living room. This is the moment the episode turns — and the anchor point from which so much of his healing work has since begun.Music as the original medicine (00:29:53) — Long before therapy or coaching, Michael found his way out through songwriting. With headphones, a CD player, and a notebook, he translated his interior world into lyrics. His album I Can See the Sun — 24 million streams — grew directly from those pages. He shares the song titles and the feelings behind them, and reflects on what it meant to finally say what he actually felt.The toxic beliefs trauma leaves behind (00:32:48) — Through a process called SoSo Prayer with a psychologist friend, Michael excavated the beliefs he'd built around his worst experiences: nobody will accept me if they know, better keep this buried, telling the truth will get me rejected. Dr. Tara connects this to the subconscious stories that run below the level of awareness — and explains why those stories often control outcomes long after the original wound has passed.What happened when Michael worked with Dr. Tara (00:34:37) — Michael describes the session: a deeply relaxed state, forgotten memories surfacing, and a palpable shift in the heaviness he'd been carrying for years. Within days, the anxiety he'd long struggled to name had lifted — and opportunities began opening around him in ways he hadn't expected. He describes feeling clear, unblocked, and no longer weighed down by a stress he couldn't locate.Ready to take your own next step? Visit calendly.com/consulttara/consult to book your free customized consultation with Dr. Tara Perry and get your GPS map — the coordinates for where you are now and where you want to go.

Your nervous system runs your relationship with food. Not your willpower. Not even how much you WANT to change. Your nervous system - and until you understand what's actually happening in your body, no strategy is going to stick long-term.This is Episode 1 of the Nervous System Series, and it's the foundational episode: what your nervous system actually is, what it means to be chronically dysregulated, and exactly how that shows up in your relationship with food.We cover what neuroception is and why your body is making threat assessments before your brain even has a chance to weigh in. What dysregulation actually looks like (it doesn't always look like stress). Why standing at the fridge at 10pm not even hungry isn't a willpower failure. And what a healthy nervous system actually is — because it's not about being calm all the time.This episode is the "why" behind everything. Listen here first.✦Get first access to my brand new free mini- course: Decode Your Food Noise → sabrinamagnan.com/decode-podcast

You've reset the routine, rebuilt the habit, and started over more times than you can count. And it still doesn't stick. Here's what's actually happening: habits live on the surface, and patterns live underneath. Until you see the pattern, the habit has no chance. 00:32 | Habit Change vs Deep-Rooted Patterns 01:07 | The Main Difference Between a Habit and a Pattern 01:47 | What is a Pattern? Nervous System and Coping Mechanisms 03:06 | Why Autopilot Patterns Become Outdated Over Time 03:32 | How to Identify Your Core Patterns Without Judgment 05:51 | How Outdated Patterns Manifest in Business Owners 07:05 | Attachment Categories in Business and Behavior Mapping 08:08 | Why Willpower Alone Fails to Stop Stubborn Patterns 09:35 | Why Forcing Habit Change Triggers a Nervous System Threat 10:38 | How to Work With Your Nervous System for Lasting Change 11:29 | Step 1: Using Awareness and Breath to Stop Autopilot 12:43 | Moving From Logical Strategy to Feeling Your Feelings 14:54 | Case Study: Why Strategy Fails Without Nervous System Safety 16:39 | Summary: Overcoming Mindset, Habit, and Willpower Failure 17:03 | How to Start Re-Patterning with Jennifer Dawn Coaching 17:48 | Outro: Join Freedom Builders Coaching Community Resources and links: Freedom Builders Community: jenniferdawncoaching.com Wildly Successful You Workshop and Retreat: jenniferdawncoaching.com Book a Connection Call: https://jenniferdawncoaching.com/schedule-call/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdawn.coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdawn/ Podcast Email: podcast@jenniferdawncoaching.com #happyproductivepodcast HappyProductivePodcast #JenniferDawn #DecisionMaking #NervousSystem #EntrepreneurMindset #WomenEntrepreneurs #BusinessCoaching #WildlySuccessful #LeadershipSkills

You call yourself Type-A. A people pleaser. An overachiever. Lazy. Name your label.But what if none of those are personality traits, and all of them are nervous system strategies your body built to keep you safe?This episode walks through five patterns most women have filed under "this is just who I am," and reveals what is actually happening underneath each one: where it came from, why it stuck, and the one small place to start loosening its grip.If you have ever been hard on yourself for a trait you cannot seem to change, this is the reframe that changes everything.What You'll LearnWhy the things you call personality traits are actually nervous system strategies,Why procrastination is usually not laziness or a discipline problem, but a protective shutdown stateWhat zoning out and checking out actually are, and why they are protective rather than pathologicalA small, specific starting move for each pattern that begins the rewiring without force or shameTake the quiz!--

We've been in a three-part series on sticky behaviors (behaviors that don't seem to change, no matter WHAT you do!), and today we're doing the detective work: what is your specific child's nervous system actually predicting? In This EpisodeThree detective questions to help you identify what prediction might be driving your child's stickiest behaviors, and what those behaviors are actually protecting againstWhy you don't have to get the detective work exactly right, because the mismatched experience that changes the brain is almost always the same thing no matter what prediction is runningHow your working theory about your child's nervous system changes something in you first, and why this is so important (but also, no pressure. We're all doing the best we can)Resources MentionedRaising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors — robyngobbel.com/bafflingbookThe Club — robyngobbel.com/theclubImmersion Program for Professionals — robyngobbel.com/immersionPart 1 of this series: Why Sticky Behaviors Stay Stuck Part 2 of this series: What Actually Changes Sticky BehaviorsRead the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/predictingPresence in Practice: An Experiential Workshop into the Neurobiology of How Change HappensRobynGobbel.com/MIPIP26Early Bird rate expires June 15!::: Immersion Program for Professionals!The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Immersion Program for Professionals is NOW accepting applications for our 2027 cohorts. You MUST be on the waiting list to be eligible to apply so head to RobynGobbel.com/Immersion and put your name on the waiting list! 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:FacebookInstagramOver 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)

Episode Highlights With KatieWhy resilience and adaptability...not restriction...are the true markers of vibrant health.How rigid diets and “perfect routines” often reflect a dysregulated nervous systemThe mindset and language shifts that changed your health from the inside out.The nervous system foundations that created real healing capacity.How gradually expanding inputs taught your body it was safe again.Why metabolic flexibility is impossible without nervous system flexibility.The identity-level transformation required to step into freedom.Practical steps you can use to build resilience and adaptability starting today.Resources MentionedLMNT mineralsSaunaBioptimizersI love and use so many products from them, but I especially love the magnesium (Magnesium Breakthrough) and digestive enzymes (Masszymes). Visit bioptimizers.com/wellnessmama to get the best deal!

Your chronic pain, your tight hips, your inability to wind down… a lot of it isn't just aging or overtraining.This week, I sit down with Liz Tenuto, somatic instructor and founder of The Workout Witch, to talk about what's actually driving the tension most people have been managing for years without ever addressing the root cause. Stress lives in the body. So does the solution.What makes this conversation land is that Liz doesn't just teach this work, she lived her way into it. She came out of chronic pain, insomnia, and a genuinely hard few years. The tools she shares aren't theoretical. They're the ones that got her out.What we explore:- How 80 to 90% of stress and trauma is stored in the body rather than verbal memory, and why that's the missing piece for most people who've already done the mental work.- Why the tight hips epidemic isn't a mobility problem - it's a psoas that never reset after your last stressful email.- What "functional freeze" looks like for high-performing adults who are crushing it all day and then collapsing the moment they stop.- How to know whether your chronic pain is structural or emotional - and the self-check you can do right now to start telling the difference.- Why high-intensity exercise can spike cortisol and backfire when your nervous system is already in survival mode, and how to sequence your training around your actual stress state.Chapters:00:00:00 What Somatic Movement Actually Is00:03:28 Little T Trauma: You Don't Need a Big Event to Be Carrying Something00:07:00 Signs Your Nervous System Is Dysregulated Right Now00:10:15 Why Nervous System Health Is the Next Frontier in Fitness00:19:31 Why 80% of Your Stress Lives in the Body, Not the Mind00:26:06 How to Tell the Difference Between Aging and Accumulated Tension00:36:23 Functional Freeze: The Hidden State Draining High Performers00:41:40 How to Know When Someone Has Actually Shifted00:56:32 How to Start: Time, Frequency, and What to Expect01:05:40 How Chronic Stress Disrupts Your Hormones and Health01:08:32 Why High-Intensity Exercise Can Make Things Worse When You're Stressed01:14:00 How to Build Stress Tolerance and Expand Your Capacity01:25:06 Somatics vs. Talk Therapy: What Each Does BestAbout Liz Tenuto:Liz Tenuto is a somatic instructor, Pilates teacher, and Feldenkrais-trained practitioner with over 15 years of hands-on coaching experience. She's the founder of The Workout Witch, where she's built a science-backed somatic movement method that's reached more than 240,000 students and 4.8 million followers across platforms. She came to this work through her own story, chronic pain, insomnia, and a long search for what actually worked.Connect with Liz Tenuto:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworkoutwitch_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theworkoutwitch_Website: https://theworkoutwitch.com/Book: https://theworkoutwitch.com/pages/book–This episode is sponsored by:AX3: Clean supplements, real standards.

Fight response isn't just anger or "being reactive." It's a nervous system adaptation shaped by experiences where safety, protection, repair, or authenticity were missing. In this episode of Trauma Rewired, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof explore the neuroscience of the fight response, how suppressed anger turns inward as a harsh inner critic or outward as criticism and control, and why the body stays braced for threat long after the danger has passed.  This conversation explores parentification, emotional suppression, hypervigilance, chronic stress patterns, and the hidden ways fight response impacts relationships, health, and self-trust. The hosts break down how trauma wires survival patterns into the nervous system—and how daily neuro practices can help recondition those pathways toward safety and connection.   You'll learn: • Why fight response is protection, not a personality flaw • How suppressed anger impacts the nervous system and body • The connection between parentification and chronic fight states • Why the inner critic is often internalized fight energy • How nervous system patterns shape relationships and emotional reactivity • The neuroscience of emotional suppression, stress, and survival responses

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Marsha Evans. A licensed mental health therapist, founder of Willow Tree Counseling & Educational Center, and creator of the FELT Experience and Marsha Listens wellness platform. The conversation centers on emotional health, nervous system education, sound therapy, community healing, and her evolution as a therapist and entrepreneur. Marsha shares her personal journey from being a competitive athlete to becoming a calming force for high‑functioning individuals dealing with burnout, stress, and emotional disconnection. She explains the origins of her signature FELT Experience, a wellness model designed to help people reconnect with themselves through somatic movement, sound healing, intentional rest, and community. She also highlights the challenges and breakthroughs in mental health—particularly within the Black community—and reflects on 16+ years of therapeutic practice. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to: 1. Introduce Marsha Evans’ holistic mental health approach Rushion invites Marsha to explain how she blends psychology, somatics, and sound‑based healing to help people process stress differently. 2. Explain the FELT Experience and its healing framework Marsha details her signature F.E.L.T. model—Free, Expand, Listen, Transform—and why embodied emotional experience is key to healing. 3. Share her personal journey She discusses how sports, music, and modalities like breathwork and yoga helped her turn stress into purpose. 4. Encourage new perspectives on mental health in the Black community She and Rushion address the stigma, evolution, and growing acceptance of mental health support. 5. Showcase community‑centered healing Marsha emphasizes connection, shared experiences, and intentional spaces that allow vulnerability and transformation. Key Takeaways 1. Healing Requires Intentionality Marsha explains that activities like massage or yoga can be therapeutic—but only when approached with intentionality, presence, and consent to release emotional tension. 2. The Body Holds Stories (“The body keeps the score”) She emphasizes that the body stores emotional experiences, and modalities like breathwork, sound healing, and somatic movement help release what the mind can’t articulate. 3. The FELT Framework The FELT Experience moves participants through: F – Free: Permission to just be (coloring, resting, arriving without expectations) E – Expand: Allowing the body to open and receive L – Listen: To one’s own body, movement, and emotional cues T – Transform: The hardest phase—moving from chaos to peace 4. Safe Community Spaces Accelerate Healing Marsha’s events often result in participants forming friendships, emotional breakthroughs, and even planning outings together—an indicator of her program’s power. 5. People Are Conditioned to Avoid Emotions Growing up, she was taught to hide emotions in competitive sports—especially tears as a sign of weakness. Her therapeutic mission now is to help others unlearn similar conditioning. 6. Cultural Shifts Around Mental Health Marsha highlights major strides in the Black community, especially post‑COVID, as more people (including athletes) publicly acknowledge mental health struggles. 7. Therapy Isn’t Just Talking She incorporates nonverbal tools like: Play therapy Sand tray therapy Sound healing Somatic movement YogaThese help clients who can’t articulate their emotions—especially those conditioned to suppress them. 8. Human Connection Still Matters—even in an AI World Marsha is open to exploring AI in mental health but insists that physical presence, touch, and human empathy are irreplaceable. Notable Quotes (from the transcript) On her calming presence “I think laughter is good for the soul… just being able to find peace has been really big for me… It’s just a God‑given talent.” On coping mechanisms “As long as I had some type of music or some form of therapy… I could navigate any stressful environment.” On cooking as therapy (reflecting Rushion’s habits) “You’re creating new neural pathways… recalibrating your nervous system.” On intentional healing “Yoga and massages can be therapeutic, but you have to be intentional.” On the purpose of the FELT Experience “In order to release whatever your body is experiencing, you have to have a felt experience.” On the challenge of transformation “We are used to chaos… but we’re not used to healed environments.” On the evolution of her practice “I wanted to understand the whole person… and help them change the dial on their dashboard to fit their calling.” On mental health in the Black community “People perceive admission as a flaw… but healing is about understanding your story.” On creating safe spaces “By creating a space of safety and healing… people get to live the life they desired and not a life from survival.” #SHMS #BEST #STRAWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am honored to connect with Dr. Navaz Habib today. He is the Vagus Nerve Doc, a bestselling author, and host of the Health Upgrade podcast. In our discussion today, we look at what it takes to upgrade the vagus nerve, exploring how it is regulated, the role of vagal tone, and how it can be damaged with chronic stress. We examine the impact of allostatic load and dysregulation, and how midlife physiology compels us to proactively address our vagal tone. We cover the impact of acetylcholine and other neurotransmitters, and why key nutrients like choline and omega-3s are necessary for proper vagal tone, and we dive into hormetic stressors and safety, how HRV and vagal tone are assessed, and targeted strategies to enhance vagus nerve performance. Dr. Habib also discusses his Vagus Program, which provides tools to improve vagal tone. Stay tuned for this informative conversation with Dr. Habib. I look forward to inviting him back to continue the discussion. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Habib describes the vagus nerve as the brake system of the autonomic nervous system, and explains how it connects to most major organs, working as a central communication highway What vagal tone is  Dr. Habib frames allostatic load in the context of a combined stress burden How “little t” trauma influences vagus nerve function and creates stress response patterns later in life Why midlife can be a period of increased stress sensitivity and autonomic dysregulation The key biochemical drivers of vagus nerve signaling and immune regulation How diaphragmatic breathing can directly influence vagus nerve activity What HRV actually measures, and how to interpret it correctly A practical framework of small interventions to build long-term autonomic flexibility Bio:  Dr. Navaz Habib Dr. Navaz Habib, aka "The Vagus Nerve Doc," is a best-selling author of 2 books - “Activate Your Vagus Nerve” and “Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve” and host of The Health Upgrade Podcast. After using functional medicine to overcome his own health challenges, Dr. Habib built Health Upgraded, an online health program implementing his VAGUS protocol, to guide parents and professionals to enhance their health by unlocking the healing power of the Vagus nerve to reduce the effects of stress and inflammation. 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.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Navaz Habib On Instagram The Vagus Nerve Doc on YouTube Learn more about Dr. Habib's Vagus Protocol and become part of the online community. Dr. Habib's books: Activate Your Vagus Nerve and Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve

⁠LEARN HOW TO JOURNALSPEAK In this episode, we dive into what it really means to move through life in alignment, especially when stress, symptoms, anxiety, and overwhelm are all trying to pull you into fear. I share a recent experience from my own life, during a season of major transition, travel, work, family milestones, and my youngest child graduating high school, when a strange new neuropathy-like sensation showed up in my face. Instead of spiraling, Dr. Googling (or Dr. ChatGPTing!), or giving the symptom a terrifying meaning, I used it as an opportunity to practice the work in real time: pausing, noticing, refusing to meet it with fear, and asking what my body might actually be trying to communicate. What came through was not danger, but a need for tenderness, self-compassion, and a gentler way of being with myself. I also share the story of sitting with a dear friend who is struggling with POTS, chronic fatigue, dizziness, nausea, and intense nervous system symptoms, and what happened when she was willing to meet those sensations differently. Rather than collapse into the first reaction of terror, she practiced sitting up, letting the symptoms be there, and discovering that uncomfortable does not have to mean unsafe. This episode is about the life-changing power of the pause between your first reaction and your second one. Your first reaction may be a reflex, shaped by everything you have lived, but your second reaction is where your agency lives. When we stop running from symptoms and begin meeting them with curiosity, compassion, and steadiness, we teach the nervous system that we are safe. Join us! XOOX n. I also share an exciting announcement: Lisa and I will be teaching at Miraval Austin from September 25–27 for a relaxing, immersive retreat experience rooted in this work. You can learn more by visiting www.NicoleSachs.com and clicking the Retreats tab. Find me at www.NicoleSachs.com, on Instagram @nicolesachslcsw, and inside my Heal with Nicole community. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEW SUBSTACK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! So excited about this one :)) Want your questions answered directly by me?