You know something?s off?your energy is tanked, your moods are all over the place, and your body feels like it?s waving a red flag.

But every time you get your labs done? ?Everything looks normal.? ?

You?re not imagining things. And you?re definitely not a hypochondriac.

In today?s conversation, I?m joined by Dr. Heather Stone?a functional medicine practitioner, hormone expert, and regenerative farmer (yep, we go there)?who?s here to break down the real, often-missed signs of thyroid dysfunction and autoimmune disease that so many high-achieving women are silently living with.

We?re talking about the emotional toll of being dismissed, the early signs no one talks about, and the exact steps you can take to start feeling better in your body.

She also shares how stress, blood sugar, and even your exercise routine might be affecting your symptoms?and how to start replenishing your body?s reserves with small, practical shifts.

Things you?ll learn in this episode:

? Why your labs might be ?normal,? but you still feel exhausted, anxious, or off? The difference between dysfunction and disease?and why catching it early matters? The first 3 things to focus on if you?re ready to start rebuilding your health and energy

This episode is your permission slip to trust yourself, ask better questions, and stop settling for feeling ?meh.?

Let?s get into it. ??

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IG:@drheatherstoneFB Group: Happy Healthy and Lean: Women Overcoming Low Thyroid

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If you?ve been trying to balance your hormones, fix your fatigue, or finally regulate your nervous system?but still feel like a burnt-out zombie in yoga pants?it might not be what you are doing?

It might be what you need to stop.

In this episode, I?m pulling back the curtain on 5 sneaky habits I cut out that made a massive difference in how I feel?physically, emotionally, mentally, hormonally (hi, cortisol).

And no, this isn?t about a 17-step morning routine or becoming someone who cold plunges at 5 a.m.

This is about doing less, but doing it more intentionally.

We?re diving into: 

Why your ?healthy habits? might actually be stressing out your nervous systemThe 5 habits I quit that gave me my energy, patience, and sanity backHow to get your cortisol to chill?without quitting your life and becoming a hermit

If you?re tired of being tired, anxious for no reason, or just running on vibes and caffeine?this one?s for you.

? Hit play and let?s talk about 5 habits you don?t need in your life anymore.

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Ever wake up and feel like your brain is already going a mile a minute?kids, work, schedules, the endless to-do list? 

This guided meditation invites you to start your morning differently?to wake up grounded, grateful, and energized.

In just a few minutes, you?ll:

Anchor into a deep sense of calm and presenceCultivate gratitude to shift your mindset before the day even beginsBoost your energy with a simple, intentional practice that supports your nervous system

You can listen before you even get out of bed, while sipping your coffee, as you get ready, or on your morning commute. 

Wherever you fit it in, let this be a moment of calm before the day picks up speed.

? PRO TIP: Save this episode and come back to it every morning for the next week. Notice how it shifts your energy, your focus, and how you move through the day. 

Now, take a deep breath? and let?s begin.

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You know that sinking feeling when you?re about to start something important?but instead, you scroll, organize a drawer, or suddenly need to deep-clean your entire kitchen?

Or when you say yes to something you definitely don?t want to do, just to avoid disappointing someone?

Or when you rewrite an email seven times before sending it, making sure there?s no room for anyone to judge you?

But here?s the truth: These aren?t personality traits. They?re actually stress responses.

Perfectionism, people-pleasing, and procrastination aren?t random habits?they?re deeply wired patterns your nervous system created to keep you safe. 

At some point, your brain learned that being perfect, avoiding failure, or making everyone happy helped you avoid rejection, criticism, or disappointment. 

And now? These patterns are running on autopilot.

But here?s the good news: You can rewire them.

In this episode, we?re breaking down:

 Why these patterns feel impossible to shake (spoiler: it?s not a willpower issue) How your nervous system keeps you stuck in stress loops?and what to do about it The first steps to rewiring these patterns so you can move through life with more ease, confidence, and peace

Because you?re not stuck this way. 

And the sooner you stop seeing these patterns as your personality and start seeing them as something you can rewire, the sooner you?ll finally feel free.

Let?s get into it. ??

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Ever catch yourself reacting to your kids in a way that shocks you? 

Maybe you hear your own mother?s voice coming out of your mouth, or you feel like you?re constantly walking the tightrope between patience and losing it.

You?re not crazy. You?re not failing. And you?re definitely not alone.

The truth is, unresolved experiences from your past don?t just disappear?they live in your body, shaping the way you respond to stress, relationships, and, yes, parenting. 

And until you recognize what?s happening under the surface, you?ll keep repeating the same patterns, no matter how much you ?know better.?

That?s why I?m sitting down with Dr. Chinwé Williams, a trauma therapist, EMDR specialist, and bestselling author, to unpack how past experiences influence our nervous system, emotions, and the way we show up as parents.

If you?ve ever felt like you?re carrying invisible weight, or you find yourself snapping, shutting down, or over-controlling (even when you don?t want to), this conversation is going to be a game-changer

We unpack what trauma really is, how it manifests in our bodies, and how it influences the way we show up as mothers, partners, and professionals. 

3 Things You?ll Learn in This Episode:

What Trauma Really Is ? It?s not just the ?big? stuff. Chronic stress, emotional neglect, or even parents? high expectations can shape your nervous system.How Your Past Shows Up in Parenting ? Unresolved trauma can resurface in emotional triggers, parenting patterns, and unexpected reactions to your child?s behavior.Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System ? Learn simple, effective strategies to calm your body and model emotional resilience for your children.

You can break the cycle. You can rewrite the script. And it starts here.

Hit play, and let?s talk about it. ??

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Website: drchinwewilliams.com
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Do you ever feel like you?re constantly busy but never truly productive? 

Your to-do list is endless, you?re always running from one task to the next, and yet, at the end of the day, it feels like you haven?t really moved the needle on what actually matters. 

If that sounds familiar, you?re not alone.

In today?s episode, we?re breaking down why busyness isn?t the same as productivity?and why understanding this is crucial to creating a stress-free, fulfilling life. 

The truth is, constantly being in ?go mode? keeps your nervous system stuck in a state of reactivity, making it harder to focus, prioritize, and accomplish meaningful work. 

If you?ve ever felt like you?re doing more but achieving less, it?s time to shift from just checking boxes to true, intentional productivity.

Listen in to learn:

Why stress hijacks your brain and keeps you trapped in the cycle of busynessThe difference between reactive busyness and true, fulfilling productivityHow regulating your nervous system can help you work smarter?not harder?so you can finally feel calm, focused, and in control of your time.

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You love your kids more than life itself? so why does everything they do feel like nails on a chalkboard lately?

Why are you so exhausted before the day even starts?

Why does it feel like you?re carrying the entire weight of your family?s existence while no one else seems to notice?

If that sounds familiar, you?re not just tired?you might be in mom burnout. 

It?s full-blown nervous system dysregulation?your brain and body stuck in overdrive, running on stress hormones, and leaving you physically, mentally, and emotionally fried.

But here?s the good news: burnout isn?t permanent. And you don?t have to ?push through? or wait for some magical day when life slows down. You can start healing now.

Listen in to learn:

? The 3 biggest signs of mom burnout (that you might be brushing off as ?normal?)? How chronic stress is rewiring your nervous system?and what that means for your patience, energy, and memory? Small, realistic steps you can take today to start healing and regulating your nervous system

If you?ve been telling yourself, ?This is just my life now,? I promise you?it doesn?t have to be this way forever. Let?s dive in and start making real changes.

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Do you wear perfectionism like a badge of honor?

Maybe you tell yourself that it?s the reason you?re successful?the thing that keeps you disciplined, polished, and ahead of the game. That being meticulous is what sets you apart.

But let?s be real?what has perfectionism also given you? Overthinking? Anxiety? A chronic sense that no matter what you accomplish, it?s never quite enough?

Perfectionism isn?t actually a flex?it?s a stress response. And if you?ve been wearing it like a badge of honor, it might be the very thing keeping you stuck.

In this episode, we?ll break down:

? How perfectionism keeps you playing small, not helping you grow? How your nervous system reinforces perfectionism(spoiler: you can rewire it)? The sneaky ways perfectionism blocks learning, growth, & creativity? Simple, body-based strategies to break the cycle and ewire your brain for resilience, confidence, and ease

How about we stop letting perfectionism call the shots? Listen in, and let?s start unlearning the patterns that are keeping you overwhelmed, overworked, and over it. ?

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For us high-achievers, we often think of resilience as pushing through, powering on, and handling it all. 

But what if true resilience isn?t about white-knuckling your way through hardship?but about allowing yourself to soften, heal, and bounce forward instead of just back?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, author of That Sucked, Now What?, to talk about what it really takes to move through life?s hardest moments. 

Dr. Neeta?s story is one of profound loss?losing her mother, father, and brother before she turned 19?and the journey she took to rebuild herself while navigating perfectionism, high-achiever pressure, and cultural expectations.

But this isn?t just about survival. It?s about rewriting the way we think about resilience, breaking generational cycles, and learning how to meet life?s challenges without burning ourselves out in the process. 

We talk about redefining strength, breaking generational patterns, and the tension between raising resilient kids while also protecting them from pain.

? Three Things You?ll Learn in This Episode:

The Truth About Resilience?Why it?s not about toughening up, but about allowing yourself to feel, soften, and receive support.The Bounce Factor?The four key factors that determine how well you recover from hardship (and how to build more resilience starting today).Parenting & Resilience?How to foster grit and independence in your kids without tough love or suppressing their emotions.

If you?ve been navigating grief, burnout, or just trying to figure out how to keep going when life feels heavy?this episode is for you. 

Connect with Dr. Neeta:

Dr. Neeta's InstagramWatch Dr. Neeta on YoutubeDr. Neeta's Book -That Sucked. Now What?

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Are you addicted to stress?

Ever feel like you?re powered by adrenaline until you hit a wall?drained, anxious, and totally off? 

It might be more than just a busy day. Your body can actually get addicted to stress. 

Cortisol, the hormone fueling your fight-or-flight response, can keep you stuck in overdrive, even when you?re juggling a million things.

In today?s episode, I?m uncovering 4 signs you might be addicted to cortisol and sharing simple, actionable shifts to help reset your nervous system. If you?re ready to break free from that chronic stress cycle and reclaim your energy, hit play now!

Listen in to learn:
? Why high cortisol feels productive but leads to burnout
? 4 everyday habits that signal cortisol addiction
? How to reset your stress response and reclaim your energy

I break down why cortisol addiction happens, and share powerful tips to support your circadian rhythm, fuel your body right, and set the boundaries your nervous system needs to shift out of fight-or-flight mode.

Ready to stop running on stress and start thriving with real, lasting energy? Let?s get into it!

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Do your evenings look anything like this? Finally get the kids to bed and then?

? Scrolling endlessly while the clock ticks past bedtime?

? Mentally running through tomorrow?s to-do list?

? Reaching for that glass of wine, hoping it?ll take the edge off?

And yet, when you finally get in bed, your brain won?t shut off.

In today?s episode, I?m sharing my 9PM Rule?a simple, science-backed evening routine designed to help you shift from stress to deep, restorative calm. 

These four steps (plus a bonus!) are small but powerful tweaks that train your body to feel safe enough to fully unwind. 

No drastic life overhauls?just intentional habits that signal to your nervous system: We?re done for the day. It?s time to rest.

Listen in to learn:

Why your nervous system struggles to wind down at night (and how to fix it)The 4-part 9PM Rule that shifts you out of stress mode before bedA simple nighttime drink swap that helps you sleep deeper and wake up refreshed

Try these steps for one week and see how your nights?and mornings?transform. 

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Have you ever told yourself ?just calm down? knowing full well that saying it isn?t going to do much to help?

Newsflash: Anxiety isn?t a mind game?it?s a full-body takeover. 

If you?ve tried to outsmart it with logic, you already know that simply ?thinking? your way out of anxiety never works. Your nervous system craves real, body-based signals of safety.

In today?s episode, I?m serving up 3 powerful somatic practices that kick anxiety to the curb?fast. 

No marathon meditation sessions here, just quick, effective moves that work with your body, not against it.

Listen in to learn:
? Why anxiety lives in your body (and why mindset shifts alone don?t cut it)
? 3 simple somatic practices to shift the state of your nervous system in real time
? How to use movement, breath, and tapping to signal safety and reduce anxiety in real-time

Ready to turn your anxious moments into opportunities for calm? Hit play and let?s do this!

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Parents?if you?re tired of watching your child battle red, itchy, painful eczema with temporary fixes that never really work, this episode is for you!

Today, I?m joined by Andra McHugh, host of the Eczema Kids podcast and a powerhouse mom of four who turned her family?s eczema struggles into a mission. 

Frustrated by endless treatments and conflicting advice, Andra took matters into her own hands?and she?s here to share her natural, science-backed solutions that actually work.

In this episode, you?ll discover:

How simple tweaks in diet and stress management can transform your child?s skin.Organic skincare rituals designed specifically for eczema-prone, sensitive skin.Powerful strategies to confidently advocate for your child?s health and build lifelong wellness.

Listen today to learn how to break the cycle of inflammation and help your child heal?naturally.

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We all have ways we deal with stress?some helpful, some? less so. 

But what if the habits you thought were helping you stay on top of things are actually reinforcing stress loops and keeping you stuck? 

In this episode, we?re unpacking four common coping strategies high-achieving women rely on?and how they might be preventing you from building real resilience.

The truth is, these strategies aren?t bad. They likely served a purpose at some point in your life. 

But when they become rigid, they stop being supportive and start being a crutch. 

Let?s explore how to shift these habits so they actually help you feel calmer, more adaptable, and truly in control.

Three things you?ll learn in this episode:

How a jam-packed schedule, rigid routines, and background noise might be fueling stress instead of relieving it.Why high-intensity exercise can be helpful?but might be keeping your nervous system stuck in survival mode.Simple, science-backed tweaks to shift these habits so they actually build stress resilience instead of reinforcing dysregulation.

If you?re ready to stop letting outdated stress habits hold you back and start living with more balance, energy, and calm, hit play now. It?s time to turn your stress into strength?one smart shift at a time!

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You already know the classic signs of stress: racing thoughts, feeling constantly on edge, or never being able to relax.  

But what about the sneaky signs?like a clenched jaw you barely notice, stubborn digestive issues, or that second wind you get right before bedtime? 

In this episode, we?re diving into five oddly specific ways your body might be waving the red flag of nervous system dysregulation?and how to start listening and responding with simple, supportive steps.

Three things you?ll learn in this episode:

Five subtle signs your nervous system is dysregulatedWhat somatic cues are and why they?re a vital part of nervous system regulation.Small, actionable shifts you can make to support your body before burnout hits.

Listen in to learn how to decode your body?s hidden stress signals and take small steps toward nervous system balance and resilience.

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? PSA: Odds are high that parts of your daily routine are dysregulating your nervous system.

You might be unknowingly training your body to stay in survival mode?rushing out the door, overloading your calendar, and even hanging out with those energy vampires?all while thinking you're just ?staying busy.? 

But these tiny, everyday habits are secretly keeping your nervous system on high alert. ?

In today?s episode, we're exposing 5 sneaky habits that wreck your nervous system and showing you exactly how to flip the script. 

No judgment here?we?ve all been there. It?s time to learn how to tweak your routine so you can stop sabotaging your own calm and start building real resilience. ?

In this episode, you?ll discover:

The micro-habits that keep your body stuck in fight-or-flight mode.How that constant rushing, overbooking, and even people-pleasing might be undermining your ability to truly relax.Small, doable shifts to help your nervous system relax without overhauling your life.????

Hit play to learn how to stop self-sabotaging your peace and start inviting more calm, energy, and resilience into your day?one small shift at a time.

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Ever feel like your strong-willed child came into this world with a law degree and a mission to challenge everything you say? ?

If you?re exhausted from the power struggles and wondering why your go-to parenting tactics aren?t working anymore, this episode is a must-listen.

Today, I?m joined by Wendy Snyder, certified positive parenting educator and host of The Fresh Start Family Show, to talk about how to parent strong-willed kids with connection instead of control.

Because let?s be real?yelling, threats, and punishments might get short-term compliance, but at what cost? 

If you want to raise confident, respectful, and emotionally intelligent kids without constantly feeling like the bad guy, Wendy?s got the mindset shifts and practical tools you need.

Here?s what you?ll learn in this episode:

? Why strong-willed kids push back so hard?and why that?s actually a GOOD thing? How to shift from reactive to responsive parenting (so you stop snapping and start leading)? What to do instead of threats, yelling, or punishment when your kid just won?t listen? Why ?discipline? doesn?t mean ?control? and how to set limits that actually work

Wendy?s approach is all about teaching your kids important life skills while strengthening your bond with them?so you can stop dreading the next meltdown and start feeling more calm, confident, and in control (without the guilt).

Ready for parenting to feel lighter? Hit play, friend!

Connect with Wendy:

Wendy?s WebsiteFind Wendy on InstagramNew Year Positive Parenting Kick Start Free Challenge

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Ever snap at your kids or feel your heart race the second your boss says, ?We need to talk,? even though you logically know it?s not a life-or-death situation? 

You?re not just ?overreacting.? Chances are your nervous system is stuck replaying an outdated survival script?one that sounds the alarm at the smallest hint of stress.

In today?s episode, we?re calling out 3 reasons your body refuses to let go of fight-or-flight, even when life is actually fine.

Turns out, ?calm down? isn?t a magic wand for a system convinced it?s under siege. 

You?ll learn why your past experiences keep hitting the panic button, and how to show your body it?s safe instead of just telling it.

Three things you?ll learn in this episode:

How your nervous system?s ?database of past experiences? keeps hitting the panic button.Why telling yourself ?everything?s fine? doesn?t override your body?s survival response.Real-world steps to build capacity and gradually teach your body it?s safe.

Tune in to discover how to rewrite that worn-out ?everything?s a threat? story and finally let your body experience true safety?even when your boss calls an impromptu meeting or your kids decide to have a meltdown at 8 a.m.!

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Does it feel like you?ve spent hours in talk therapy, dissecting your thoughts and revisiting the past, but still feel stuck in anxiety or burnout? You?re not alone. 

No shade on talk therapy?it can be life-changing for many.

But if you?ve been hashing out your past for awhile now and still can?t shake that anxious, burned-out feeling, there?s a good chance you?re overlooking the root of the problem because trauma, stress, and dysregulation aren?t just stored in your mind?they live in your nervous system.

In this episode, we?re unpacking 3 main reasons why traditional talk therapy might not be working for you and exploring how a body-based approach can help you finally move forward.

Think of this as your permission slip to explore body-based healing that actually helps you feel better, not just understand why you?re struggling.

Three things you?ll learn in this episode:

Why your trauma isn?t all in your head?it?s literally stored in your nervous system, and words alone won?t solve that.How talking about painful events can be re-triggering if you?re not simultaneously creating a felt sense of safety.What ?understanding? can?t fix?logic doesn?t calm a nervous system, so you can?t outthink anxiety or burnout.

If talk therapy is working for you, amazing?keep going. 

But if it?s not, it?s time to step off that hamster wheel of frustration. 

You?re not broken; you just need a different approach that speaks the body?s language. 

Tune in to learn practical, nervous system?focused tools that go beyond just talking about the problem, so you can finally start feeling real change in your day-to-day life.

P.S. If you want to start healing from the neck down, download my Nervous System Reset Guide (linked below). It?s packed with somatic insights and simple practices to help you find lasting relief from anxiety and burnout. No more feeling stuck?let?s do this!

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Think healing anxiety & burnout is all about bubble baths and ?good vibes only? affirmations? 

Here?s the truth: real, lasting transformation starts when you disrupt the very patterns that got you stuck in the first place. 

It?s about ditching the hustle-and-crash cycle, the perfectionism, and the frantic pace that?s been draining you for way too long.

In this episode, I?m revealing four non-negotiables if you?ve been craving authentic nervous system healing.

They?re essential building blocks for anyone serious about breaking free from anxiety and burnout?no quick fixes or overnight miracles here. 

Think small, intentional actions that compound into big, life-changing results.

These aren?t just affirmations or quick fixes. They?re actionable, mindset-shifting commitments to help you navigate life differently?with more intention, grace, and ease. Whether you?re part of BRB or just looking for practical ways to start your healing journey, this episode will guide you toward lasting change.

Three things you?ll learn in this episode:

How to replace the ?go big or go home? mentality with tiny, impactful steps that actually stick.The importance of slowing down and focusing on one thing at a time to reduce overwhelm.How to handle the inevitable obstacles (yep, they?re coming) in a way that strengthens your resilience instead of sending you into overwhelm.

So, if you?re tired of feeling like you?re running on fumes or stuck in survival mode, this episode is your chance to explore a new path?one that aligns with your body?s need for restoration and your mind?s longing for peace. 

It?s time to rewrite the story of how you show up for yourself, one small, consistent step at a time.

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Ever feel like you?re too wired to rest but too tired to function? Welcome to the struggle so many high-achieving women know all too well.

Sleep is the real MVP when it comes to health, performance, and mood, yet it?s often the first thing we sacrifice. But what if getting solid, restorative sleep didn?t have to be a pipe dream?

In today?s episode, I?m joined by Morgan Adams, a holistic sleep coach on a mission to help women reclaim their nights without relying on meds.

After battling a decade of insomnia and prescription sleep aids?and surviving breast cancer twice?Morgan?s perspective on sleep is as powerful as it is practical.

She?s all about giving you the tools to sleep better naturally, from morning routines to middle-of-the-night wake-ups, so you can wake up feeling like the boss you are.

Three things we dive into:

The surprising causes of middle-of-the-night wake-ups?and what you can do about them.Why your morning rituals (yes, morning!) matter just as much as your evening wind-down.Morgan?s top strategies to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling your best.

If you?re fed up with dragging yourself through the day on fumes, tune in to learn how to finally prioritize the rest your body and mind deserve.

Connect with Morgan:

Morgan?s WebsiteMorgan?s Instagram Profile?Awake Again at 3AM? Free Guide

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You?ve tried the breathing exercises, the meditations, the journaling?but your nervous system still feels like it?s stuck on high alert. Sound familiar? 

In this episode, we?re diving into the real reasons your nervous system isn?t calming down (hint: it?s not your fault) and what you can do to shift into a state of lasting regulation

We?ll explore the sneaky ways modern life keeps us locked in stress, why traditional ?top-down? strategies often fall short, and how to work with your nervous system in a way that actually creates calm, peace, and resilience.

Finally, I?ll give you a behind-the-scenes look at the Burnout Recovery Blueprint, my 12-week program designed to help you turn fight-or-flight into peace and presence. I?ll walk you through the week-by-week structure and share how it can help you create the sustainable, grounded calm you?ve been craving.

Three things you?ll learn in this episode:

Why your body doesn?t respond to ?just calm down? and the limitations of top-down strategies.How unprocessed emotions can keep your nervous system dysregulated.The foundational habits that create a truly regulated and resilient nervous system.

Listen in to learn why your nervous system struggles to calm down?and how to create resilience and regulate for good.

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When?s the last time you truly felt calm?not just in your mind, but in your whole body?

If you feel stuck in overdrive or your to-do list has you so wired that even your ?relaxation time? feels like another obligation, your nervous system is begging for a breather. 

In this episode, we?re getting straight to the good stuff?simple, science-backed tools to shift your nervous system out of fight-or-flight mode and into a state of safety and calm. 

No band-aid fixes here. These are practices that actually work to calm that constant hum of stress so you can feel better in your body and your life.

Here?s what you?ll learn:

What?s really happening in your body when your nervous system is stuck on high alert (hint: it?s not just ?in your head?).The primal stress-release movement technique that lets your body complete the stress cycle (and why shaking it out is your new superpower).How breathing the right way can help you stop spiraling and ground yourself in just minutes.Why calming your nervous system isn?t about ?chilling out? but rewiring your baseline for more peace and presence.

You?ll walk away with actionable tools to:

Release built-up tension and stress?fast.Calm an overactive nervous system without forcing yourself to ?just relax.?Build a toolkit of practices that help you handle anxiety, overwhelm, and those moments where life feels like too much.

Don?t miss this one?it?s part 1 of a 2-part series designed to help you find your chill and reclaim your energy.

P.S. Want to take it a step further? Inside The Burnout Recovery Blueprint, I teach you how to fully regulate your nervous system and create a life that feels peaceful and grounded, no matter how hectic your schedule gets. Doors are open now?check out the link below for all the details!

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Tired of feeling tired? You?re not alone. 

As high-achieving moms, we?re often running on coffee and willpower, crashing hard in the afternoon, and praying for just one night of uninterrupted sleep. 

But here?s the kicker: you can?t out-hustle bad sleep. And if your nervous system is stuck in overdrive, no amount of melatonin is going to fix it.

In today?s episode, we?re talking about three powerful, science-backed tools that will help you regulate your nervous system and unlock truly restorative sleep. 

If you?ve been waking up exhausted or lying awake replaying your to-do list for the 87th time, this episode is for you.

You?ll walk away with actionable tools to:

Fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling like a human (not a zombie).Reclaim your energy so you can handle the demands of your day with more ease and focus.Strengthen your resilience and nervous system health?one restful night at a time.

P.S. Doors to The Burnout Recovery Blueprint officially open this week! If you?re ready to heal your nervous system and say goodbye to exhaustion for good, this is your chance to join a transformative 12-week journey.


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Turns out, self-compassion is a science-backed superpower for rewiring your brain and creating lasting change.

In this episode, I?m joined by Liz Kelly, psychotherapist, clinical social worker, and author, to explore the transformative impact of self-compassion on your brain?s neuroplasticity?the ability to grow, adapt, and heal. 

If you?ve ever felt stuck in cycles of stress or overwhelmed by life?s demands, Liz?s insights will help you understand why empathy toward yourself isn?t just self-care?it?s the foundation for real progress.

Whether you?re navigating life?s transitions or simply trying to keep up with the demands of modern life, this conversation will give you tools to move forward with intention and clarity.

Three Things You?ll Learn:

Why self-compassion is key to unlocking your brain?s capacity for growth and change.The difference between numbing out and true restoration?and why it matters for your mental health.How ?internet brain? rewires your mind in ways that keep you stuck?and steps to break the cycle.

This episode is packed with honest, practical advice that will inspire you to move beyond quick fixes and create habits that truly nourish your mind and body. 

Tune in to discover how embracing self-compassion can reshape your brain, restore your energy, and help you show up for yourself with intention and clarity.

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The holidays are here, and while this season is supposed to be filled with joy and connection, let?s be real?sometimes it feels more like a marathon of to-do lists, social obligations, and a whole lot of pressure to make everything perfect.

If you?re feeling more frazzled than festive, you?re not alone. 

In this episode, we?re diving into 5 common symptoms of holiday burnout and, most importantly, simple ways to take back your calm without adding more to your plate.

Here?s what you?ll learn:

The sneaky signs of holiday burnout you might be overlooking.How your nervous system reacts to holiday stress?and what you can do about it.Practical, no-pressure tools to help you feel grounded, balanced, and present this season.

From perfectionism to social overwhelm, we?re tackling the holiday stressors that creep up on high-achieving women and offering easy, effective ways to reset your nervous system. 

So, whether you?re juggling back-to-back parties or just trying to survive a family dinner, this episode is packed with insights to help you reclaim your peace and actually enjoy the holidays.

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Have you ever wondered why traditional methods of managing stress and anxiety often fall short? 

In this episode, we explore how to resolve anxiety and stress faster than you thought possible by addressing the root cause?not just the symptoms. 

Dr. Tara Perry joins me to talk about how accessing your subconscious mind can unlock profound healing and transformation.

With over 25 years of experience helping people overcome anxiety, PTSD, trauma, addiction, and more, Dr. Perry shares her groundbreaking approach to resolving stress faster than you thought possible.

Three Things You?ll Learn in This Episode:

Why traditional methods of managing anxiety often fall short?and what works instead.How tapping into your subconscious mind can shift you from survival mode to thriving.What ?deep, confident peace? really feels like?and how to get there.

Dr. Perry?s method, Core Trauma Transformation, helps uncover the blocks that keep us stuck, guiding us back to our authentic selves and creating a foundation for peace, confidence, and freedom. 

If you?re ready to experience healing at a deeper level and move out of survival mode for good, this episode is for you.

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Ever wondered what it actually feels like when your nervous system begins to heal?when you start feeling grounded, centered, and balanced in your everyday life?

For so many of us, stress and burnout have been the default for so long that we?ve forgotten what a truly healthy, regulated nervous system even feels like.

The good news? Healing is possible, and the signs are more tangible than you might think. 

In this episode, we?re diving into five clear signs that your nervous system is moving toward balance?and how to keep that momentum going.

In this episode, you?ll learn:

What a healthy nervous system actually feels like (hint: it?s more than just feeling ?calm?).The 5 signs your nervous system is healing?and how to spot them in your everyday life.Simple practices to help you stay regulated, even during life?s curveballs.

If you?re ready to feel at peace in your body, trust yourself to handle life?s challenges with resilience, and finally ditch the cycles of overwhelm, this episode will show you the way. 

Healing is within reach, and it starts here.

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What if I told you that work-life balance is a lie?AND that it?s simultaneously possible to have a thriving career, a connected family, and a peaceful home?

It?s all about embracing what today?s guest calls "a Life of And."

Tiffany Sauder is an entrepreneur, mom of four, and founder of the marketing agency Element Three. 

Instead of sacrificing one area of life for another, Tiffany shares how she intentionally created a thriving two-career household AND said goodbye to guilt and overwhelm while pushing the boundaries on a courageous pursuit of a full life.

We?ll explore how to transform chaos into connection, redefine balance for your unique family, and implement simple systems to proactively create a life you truly want.

Here?s what you?ll learn:

Daily routines to turn household chaos into connection and calm.Why chasing balance doesn?t work?and how to create a version of ?balance? that actually fits your life.The simple systems that shift you from reactive living to intentional leadership of your home and family.

If you?re ready to stop just surviving your busy life and start leading it with purpose and ease, this episode is your roadmap to becoming the CEO of your household.

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If you?ve ever felt like you?re drowning in fight, flight, or freeze and cannot find your way back to calm, today?s episode is about to change the game.

We?re diving into Deb Dana?s 4 Rs of Nervous System Regulation?a simple, science-backed framework to help you reset and reclaim peace, even when life feels like a lot.

What You?ll Learn in This Episode:

? The 4 Rs: Recognize, Respect, Regulate, and Re-story (and how they?ll shift you from frazzled to focused).? How to stop judging your stress response and start working with your body, not against it.? Simple, actionable tools to navigate life?s chaos and find calm?without needing hours of free time or a silent retreat.

Your body?s signals aren?t betraying you?they?re trying to get your attention. This episode will help you tune in, reset, and move through stress with way more ease and clarity.

Want more tools to help you regulate and recover? Grab your free Nervous System Reset Guide below and get ready to feel so much calmer.

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Is it possible to embrace frugality without feeling deprived or restricted? What if living frugally could actually spark creativity, deepen your values, and help you live a more intentional life?

In this episode, we?re joined by Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, co-hosts of the wildly popular Frugal Friends Podcast. Jen and Jill are on a mission to transform how people think about money. 

Jen is a personal finance expert who brings firsthand experience from paying off $78,000 of debt in just two years, while Jill, a licensed clinical social worker, brings insights on how our money habits are tied to mental health.

Together, they?ve redefined what it means to live frugally, showing that it?s not about sacrifice?it?s about stewardship. 

We discuss how to embrace frugality joyfully, break free from the consumerism trap, and discover how spending in alignment with your values can make life even richer. 

Plus, we?ll unpack practical strategies to curb stress shopping and find creative ways to fill your time without overspending.

3 things you?ll learn:

How to embrace frugality without feeling deprived or restricted.The creative ways frugality can help us align our spending with our values.Practical strategies to curb stress shopping and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Learn how to rethink frugality as a path to freedom, creativity, and intentional living while building healthier habits with your money and resources.

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This episode is all about the small habit shifts that pack a big punch.

In Part 3 of our Burnout Recovery Blueprint series, we?re diving into the habits that make the biggest difference in regulating your nervous system, protecting your energy, and helping you feel more grounded?without overwhelming yourself.

Here?s what you?ll learn in this episode:

? Why recovery isn?t about massive overhauls, but small, sustainable changes.? The 3 foundational habits proven to regulate your nervous system and rebuild resilience.? How to incorporate these habits into your life?no matter how busy or burned out you feel.? Practical tools to start feeling more like you again?today.

Plus, I?ll walk you through how to track your progress and stay motivated using my Nervous System Reset Guide, a free resource designed to support your burnout recovery journey.

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Need quick, effective tools to calm your nervous system?like now?

If you?ve ever felt stuck in survival mode, running on empty, or overwhelmed by stress, this episode is your game-changer. 

In Part 2 of this 3-part series, we?re diving into The Art & Science of Somatics?and how simple body-based practices can help you reset your nervous system in minutes.

Burnout recovery isn?t about pushing harder or thinking your way through stress. It?s about working with your body, not against it.

Here?s what you?ll learn in this episode:

? Body-based practices you can try today to shift out of stress and into calm.???? Why your body holds onto stress (and how to gently release it).? The 80/20 rule of brain-body communication and why your body?not your mind?holds the key to healing.? The two sides of nervous system regulation: up-regulating vs. down-regulating.

Whether you?re feeling anxious and wired or burned out and disconnected, this episode will give you practical tools to meet your body where it?s at and bring it back into balance.

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Exhaustion, overwhelm, and that constant edge? They all trace back to one key factor.

Here?s the thing: burnout recovery isn?t about bubble baths, wine nights, or slapping a cute affirmation on your vision board. 

It?s about getting to the root of what?s got you stuck?and spoiler alert?it?s not your productivity skills or lack of willpower.

In Part 1 of this 3-part series, we?re diving into the missing link to burnout recovery: your nervous system. 

Turns out, most of those burnout symptoms?like exhaustion, overwhelm, and that ?I can?t even? feeling?stem from a dysregulated nervous system stuck in survival mode.

Here?s what you?ll learn in this episode:

? Why burnout isn?t just about being ?too busy? (hint: it?s deeper than that).? How chronic stress rewires your nervous system?and not in a good way.? The ?backpack of stress rocks? analogy you?ll never forget and how it?s affecting your energy, focus, and mood.? The lightbulb moment: Why regulating your nervous system is the game-changer you?ve been looking for.

Plus, I?ll share a sneak peek into my brand-new Nervous System Reset Guide?a 20-page resource packed with tools to help you assess your burnout, regulate your system, and feel more grounded. Grab your free guide using the link below and start making small, sustainable shifts today.

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Let?s talk about perfectionism. You know, that voice in your head that tells you, ?If you can?t do it perfectly, why bother doing it at all?? 

It?s the same voice that has you procrastinating on that new habit or beating yourself up for falling short (again). 

Spoiler alert: that 'all or nothing' mindset is keeping you feeling stuck.

In this episode, I?m joined by Monica Packer, an expert in creating sustainable systems for high-achieving women who feel like they?re always falling short. With years of experience helping women shift from self-criticism to self-compassion, she?s here to unpack why women must approach habits differently, how to reframe failure, and practical tools to create habits that stick?even when life feels overwhelming.

Here?s what you?ll learn:

The top 3 keys to creating consistent habits, even when you?re busy or exhausted.The sneaky ways procrastination shows up in your life and keeps you stuck.The real reason you?re struggling with habits (hint: it?s not you!) and how to break the cycle of failure.

If you?ve ever felt like habit-building is just another thing to check off an already-overwhelming list, this conversation will change the way you think about progress.

Monica?s tips will help you ditch the guilt, simplify your systems, and start creating habits that work for your real, messy, beautiful life.

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Are stress and overwhelm your default settings? 

Maybe you brush off anxiety, overthinking, or irritability as a part of life as a high-achieving mom. 

In this episode, I?m calling out 10 signs of nervous system dysregulation that you?ve probably been ignoring or writing off as ?just how it is.? 

Spoiler: constant busyness, perfectionism, and sleepless nights are not your personality?they?re signs your nervous system needs help.

Here?s what we?re diving into:

Why ?common? doesn?t mean ?normal??and why ignoring these signs isn?t the flex you think it is.10 clear-as-day symptoms that your nervous system is out of whack (like overthinking everything or snapping at your kids over crumbs on the floor).Simple, science-backed tools to start regulating your nervous system and reclaiming some much-needed calm.

Stress isn?t your forever home, and you don?t have to feel this way. Tune in to learn how to spot the signs, take action, and finally give your nervous system the TLC it deserves.


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Work-life balance: is it an actual thing, or just a myth designed to make us feel like we?re failing at everything? Spoiler alert: it?s probably the latter.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jody Carrington?psychologist, speaker, author, and the human equivalent of a warm, no-BS pep talk. Dr. Jody brings two decades of experience working with kids, families, and communities, and she?s here to unpack the real reason we?re all feeling stretched too thin: we?re disconnected.  

Dr. Jody?s philosophy is simple but powerful: when we truly *see* and acknowledge each other, everything shifts. Whether it?s parenting struggles, work stress, or that recurring argument about who forgot to defrost the turkey, reconnection is the key to building resilience, easing burnout, and finding a little more joy in the chaos.  

Here?s what we cover:  

Why work-life balance is a lie and what we actually need to thrive.  How to regulate your emotions so you can respond instead of snapping at your partner (or your kids).  Practical parenting tips to strengthen your connection with your little humans.  

This isn?t another episode about doing *more*. It?s about meaningful connection?the kind that actually makes life feel better. 

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Ah, the holidays?a magical mix of family time, festive meals, and, let?s be honest, a side of stress that could rival Black Friday crowds. 

Whether it?s Aunt Linda?s unsolicited parenting advice, a toddler meltdown mid-flight, or the anxiety of hosting Thanksgiving dinner for 15 people who all have *opinions* about stuffing, the season has a way of testing your nerves.

In this episode, we?re diving into three subtle, body-based techniques to help you regulate your nervous system without anyone noticing. Because let?s face it - sometimes you need to calm down fast, and you can?t exactly roll out a yoga mat in the middle of the airport.

Here?s what you?ll learn:  

Why body-based tools work better than ?just think positive? when you?re feeling triggered.  How to spot your somatic cues of dysregulation before you snap.  Three subtle techniques that you can use to stay grounded while keeping your cool.  

Whether you?re braving the grocery store lines, navigating tense family dynamics, or stuck in holiday traffic, these tools are your secret weapon for staying calm, collected, and ready to savor the season (even if someone burns the rolls). Tune in now!

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Are you feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, and struggling to balance the demands of family life? 

In this episode, we?re diving into the root causes of stress and resentment in the household?and how to tackle them head-on. Think about the last time you felt truly present with your kids or deeply connected with your partner. If that moment feels too far away, this conversation is for you.

My guest Liz Kent  is an expert in guiding busy, high-functioning moms to alleviate overwhelm and address the unfair division of labor in their homes. With tailored communication and delegation strategies, she helps moms create systems that ease resentment, resolve communication breakdowns, and strengthen connections with their families.

Three Things You?ll Learn in This Episode:

How to shift from feeling overwhelmed to in control with simple stress-management techniques.Practical ways to align family expectations and create systems for success.How to communicate effectively with your partner and kids to reduce friction and build a more harmonious home.

Tune in to discover how to reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, and show up for your loved ones with more ease and presence.

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Did you know that one powerful nerve in your body could be the key to managing stress, boosting your mood, and supporting overall well-being? 

In this episode, we?re diving into the vagus nerve?an often-overlooked part of the body that plays a central role in health. 

We?ll explore what the vagus nerve is, five ways to activate it, and how to weave these practices into your daily routine for lasting calm and resilience.

In this episode, you?ll learn:

Why a healthy vagus nerve is essential for stress recovery and emotional balance.Five science-backed, super simple ways to activate your vagus nerveSimple tips to make vagal toning a natural part of your self-care routine.

Listen in to learn how to strengthen your vagus nerve, bringing calm and balance into your life with small, effective daily practices.


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What if you could intentionally edit out the parts of your life that feel overwhelming? 

In today?s episode, we explore how the process of ?editing your life? can transform your daily experience, helping you connect more deeply with yourself and those around you. 

Elisabeth McKetta is an expert on creating space for what matters most. Through her ?3 Es? framework, she invites us to examine, edit, and enjoy our lives in a way that brings clarity, growth, and generosity to every day. 

We discuss her approach to teaching children an ?edited mindset? and organizing life in ?orbits??a unique framework from her book Edit Your Life that helps us honor daily, weekly, and seasonal priorities.

Here?s what we dive into:

Practical ways to examine your life, envision what it could be,& make edits to invite clarity and growth.Teaching our children to connect with their values and learn to simplify and prioritize with joy.How to manage your daily, weekly, and seasonal needs allowing space for the essentials without overwhelm.

Tune in to discover how Elisabeth?s approach to intentional living can help you reconnect with your own sense of awe and bring more ease, presence, and joy into every day.

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Do you have goals you?re chasing or things you?d like to change in your life, but you struggle with staying consistent? 

As we celebrate 300 episodes of The Calm Mom (woah!), today?s episode is all about practical habits and mindset shifts to help you build resilience, stay on track, and reach your milestones.

In this episode, you?ll learn:

The power of true commitment and how to go beyond just ?thinking about? your goals.Why perfectionism can stall your progress and how to embrace a more effective mindset.The importance of building systems that keep you consistent, plus the secret to staying flexible.

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Are you out of touch with your inner child?

Think about a moment when you?ve seen your kids light up over the smallest thing?a rainbow, a funny face, a new idea?and you realize it?s been way too long since you felt that kind of awe & wonder. 

When we?re carrying unhealed trauma, it?s like a filter over our life that blocks us from experiencing that natural, joyful curiosity we once had.

In this episode, I?m talking with Jeannine Rashidi, an expert in trauma healing and a doctor of Ayurveda. Jeannine has spent over 20 years guiding others through deep inner work to reconnect with their inner child, heal generational trauma, and bring the body, mind, and heart back into harmony after the impacts of trauma.

If you?re ready to break free from the patterns holding you back and to bring more ease, presence, and even joy into your everyday life, this episode is for you.

Here?s what we dive into:

How to unlock abundance on the other side of traumaPractical steps to transform painful experiences into a source of inner strengthWhy our subconscious drives us toward the familiar (even when it?s not what?s best for us) and how healing the past can shift these patterns for good

?If you?re not certain about your inner child, go watch a child and notice where in your life you are missing some of those qualities.? ? Jeannine Rashidi

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Let?s be real - when you're frustrated, annoyed, or sad, are you more likely to scroll, snack, or try to snap out of it rather than feel the feels? 

In today?s episode, we?re pulling back the curtain on what it really means to numb and suppress emotions?and why it?s holding you back more than you think.

We?ll explore why emotional hygiene matters, the common ways we suppress our feelings, and 3 clear signs that you might be numbing out rather than truly feeling.

But we?re not stopping there. ? I?ll guide you through tangible steps to start acknowledging, feeling, and actually moving through your emotions?without fear or judgment. 

We?re talking about real, body-based ways to finally release what?s buried so you can show up lighter, clearer, and in control. 

In this episode, you?ll learn:

What emotional hygiene is and why it?s critical for your health & wellbeing.How common habits are actually ways of avoiding your emotions.Three key signs you?re suppressing emotions and simple practices to start honoring your feelings.

It?s time to stop numbing and start healing.

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Is it possible to be driven and ambitious while still being gentle with ourselves?

Today?s guest is Dr. Danielle De La Mare, a former tenured professor who found herself stuck in a cycle of burnout and overwork. She was confused, frustrated, and burned out about the future of her career: her imposter feelings--including shame and fear--drove her to intense levels of over-working & often debilitating anxiety.

Today, as a career wellness coach, Danielle helps those who are stuck in that old familiar cycle of burnout start healing so they can define their goals, make a plan to work towards it, and be gentle with themselves along the way.

Here?s what you?ll learn in this episode:

How to pave a self-compassionate career path that honors both personal/professional desires & needsHow to tell the difference between desires & ?shoulds?How to digest difficult emotions so your career/life path doesn't get "fogged up" 

?I see self-compassion as welcoming everything: all of your emotions, desires. Everything gets to be there. It?s welcoming yourself fully and holding yourself.? ? Danielle De La Mare

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Are you so used to chronic stress that the daily grind feels normal? 

Many of us don?t recognize the early warning signs of burnout until we?re in pretty deep. In this episode, we?ll explore what burnout actually is, how it differs from regular tiredness, and how it affects your body. 

Plus, we?ll unpack four warning signs that you may be headed toward burnout and practical steps to start healing before it takes over.

In this episode you?ll learn:

The difference between burnout and just feeling tired?and why rest alone isn?t always enough.How chronic stress impacts your entire body, not just your mind.Four signs that burnout might be sneaking up on you and what to do to reclaim your energy.

Listen in to learn about the early signs of burnout and how to take action before it disrupts your life.


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No matter how long you?ve been married, you?ve probably had those moments where frustration creeps in.

Maybe it feels like everything you do for your family goes unnoticed, or maybe you?re not getting the help you need, and the resentment starts to build.

Today, I?m sitting down with Julia Barbaro, a Certified Life, Marriage & High-Performance Coach, who?s been married for 25 years and raised six kids alongside her husband. Julia shares her insights on dealing with those moments of resentment and the urge to control everything in your relationship.

Here?s what you?ll learn in this episode:

Why it can feel like our spouse just doesn?t ?get it? sometimesHow to choose mentors who can actually support your marriageHow to figure out what?s worth letting go and what needs to be worked through

?We get disappointed with people when we need control because they are not doing what we say they should do. We?re trying to control the outcome, when what we need to do is step back.? ? Julia Barbaro

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Do you feel like you?re doing all the right things to keep your anxiety at bay, but like a pesky houseguest that never leaves, it keeps showing up?

You?re meditating, practicing mindfulness, managing your time better, even cutting back on caffeine?yet that familiar feeling of anxiety always seems to return. Here?s the thing: anxiety isn?t just something we can outthink or outmanage.

In this episode, we?re diving into why, despite doing "all the things," anxiety will persist until we address the root cause?your nervous system?s dysregulation. It?s not just about mindset shifts or deep breathing; it's about understanding that the body keeps the score. Real, lasting healing starts when we work with our body, not just our mind.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why anxiety stems from unresolved alarm stored in your body, not just your thoughts.What trauma really means?and why it?s not just about big, life-altering events.How inner child work can be a powerful tool for healing anxiety by addressing emotional wounds from your past.

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Have you ever said to yourself ?I wish I could get a do-over?? Especially when it comes to how you handled conflict or snapped at your kids?

Enter Hesha Abrams - a fellow attorney, mediator and expert in high-stakes conflict. In discussing her new book Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing Tension, Hesha teaches us how to navigate conflict in the moment all while holding onto the calm we need to resolve it. 

One of her core tenets is that each of us holds the power of a do-over.  Listen in for such a valuable lesson in control. 
3 things you?ll learn in this episode:

How to find calm in the heat of conflictThe power of asking permissionHow to harness the magic of do-overs

?When you are triggered, it is always about power. I have to give myself power. I say to myself ?I?m holding the calm? to tell my system I am not powerless.? ? Hesha Abrams

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Do you ever feel like you?re running on autopilot, stuck in a cycle of stress, overwhelm, and burnout? 

Your nervous system is the control center for everything you experience in your body?whether you feel calm or on edge, how you react to stress, and even how you connect with others. 

But here?s the catch: your nervous system doesn?t just control how you feel, think, and act; it?s also influenced by your daily habits and routines.  Some of your habits might be great for your nervous system and others, not so much.

In today?s episode, we?ll dive into the everyday habits that either soothe or stress your nervous system. You?ll learn how even small, unconscious actions can push you into a state of chronic dysregulation and what you can do to reset.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How your nervous system controls your reactions to stress, calm, and connection.5 sneaky habits might be dysregulating your system and causing you chronic stressActionable tips to shift your habits and help your nervous system find balance

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