Episódios
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Every woman should know this! It's life changing. Incorporating these types of rest ties into your basic needs, completing the stress cycle and caring for all parts of you with a holistic approach (Mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health).
Based on the book Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith.
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This is how you end the chronic stress and prevent burnout! Let's keep it simple. Meeting your basic needs will help you regulate in the moment and set your nervous system up for success. Do this consistently and you will feel the difference!
Here is a pdf printout with a list of the needs for your refrigerator:
Basic needs
Here is a way to prioritize them and set goals with a weekly worksheet:
Basic needs- by the week
Here is a tracker where you can rate how well you are doing throughout the week (for all you self-competitive dopamine seekers):
Basic needs tracker
The topic "Basic needs" is week 5 in the 12 week "Road To Regulation" program. It comes with much more information and accountability to get you started.
I also have a 6 week guide called "The Regulation Kickstart" a shorter and more affordable program.
Don't forget about The Thrive Community! A monthly membership for women looking for a village, support and group challenges.
Contact me here through instagram or facebook. *Website coming soon!
Resources (books to read):
Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson
Burnout by Emily Nagoski
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Life happens and tough times are inevitable. Whether its a natural disaster, moving, starting a new job, having a baby or losing a loved one. It's important to remember: This is temporary! So how do we get through a really tough time in life?
In this episode I talk about what is happening within your nervous system and how to not get stuck in survival mode. I give you 3 simple tips so you can navigate the tough times and slowly get back to feeling like yourself.
Basic needs checklist:
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Basic needs worksheet:
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An in depth look at stress and the stress cycle. If you are a busy women and struggle to slow down and rest, you are dealing with chronic stress. In this part 1 episode you will learn what chronic stress feels like and be able to identify and distinguish the difference between stress and stressors in your life.
This is life changing and empowering content. WE have the control! No more letting stress get the best of us.
If you enjoy following along with visuals try the stress cycle mini course for free:
WATCH HERE
It comes with a worksheet to help you start taking action.
Contact me if you are interested in The Road to Regulation 12 week program. It's your 1 stop to finally healing and working with your nervous system.
Message me
The Thrive Community monthly membership is coming soon!
It's a community of women with private access to an app with:
- Mini courses
- Accountability & support
- Challenges
- Group coaching calls
- A journal (with weekly worksheets).
We need more spaces for moms to do this regulation work- together! -
In this part 2 episode you will know how to end the stress by understanding the stress cycle and simple ways to get your nervous system back to balance (aka a regulated state).
Life starts with a regulated nervous system! This has changed my life and so many women. Completing the stress cycle is the answer to getting out of survival mode and start thriving.
If you enjoy following along with visuals try the stress cycle mini course for free:
WATCH HERE
It comes with a worksheet to help you start taking action.
Contact me if you are interested in The Road to Regulation 12 week program. It's your 1 stop to finally healing and working with your nervous system.
Message me
The Thrive Community monthly membership is coming soon!
It's a community of women with private access to an app with:
- Mini courses
- Accountability & support
- Challenges
- Group coaching calls
- A journal (with weekly worksheets).
We need more spaces for moms to do this regulation work- together! -
Overstimulation is constant when you have children. If not addressed you will be in a state of stress (aka chronic fight/flight mode). In this episode Bethany and I (both experienced OTs who work with moms) will teach you about your nervous system and tools you can use to combat overstimulation in the moment and prevent it from getting the best of you.
Bethany's website: https://www.sensoryempower.com/
Want to learn more about the sensory system and your unique sensory profile?
Contact me to receive a free mini course and sensory quiz with results:
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Join the facebook group Road to Regulation JOIN NOW
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The first 30 minutes of your day are the most important. This morning routine for busy women will set you up for success. Your nervous system depends on these morning habits for regulation.
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Did you know your current mental state is reflected by the state your nervous system is in? This episode explains how and why your nervous system moves in and out of these different states using the polyvagal theory. Here are some terms so you don't get lost:
Regulation (ventral vagal)- Parasympathetic nervous system.
Fight/flight- Sympathetic nervous system.
Freeze mode (dorsal vagal)- Parasympathetic nervous system.
Foundation of regulation visual:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAF_C89Iu94/DLOoN7YsXRNA655m-BB2aQ/view?utm_content=DAF_C89Iu94&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
Learning pyramid:
https://otplan.com/pyramid-of-learning/
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Stress stays in the body until you release it. This is great news. It means we don't have to be chronically stressed and can release stress. When you are in a high state of stress you are in fight/flight mode. In this episode I explain what the stress cycle is and how to complete the cycle and get back to a regulated state.
If you want to learn more listen to episodes 9 & 10 for a more in depth explanation.
Here is the free stress cycle mini course. It has in-depth visuals! It also comes with a worksheet so you can start taking action- today!
Watch here
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If you are a parent, grandparent, therapist or spend time around kids, this episode is a must listen!
I give you 4 steps to follow so you can help your children learn how to regulate their big feelings in the moment, no matter what age they are.
Want to find a supportive community of women? Join the facebook group Road to Regulation:
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Mom guilt can be a normal part of becoming a new parent. So many factors go into why we feel mom guilt starting with your nervous system, trauma responses, society and cultural views. I break all these down and give you 3 simple steps for navigating the feelings of guilt so you can start meeting your needs. Hey mamas, it's time you start putting yourself first.
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This episode dives deeper into what our emotions mean. Did you know you can hold multiple feelings at once?
Want to find a supportive community of women? Join the facebook group Road to Regulation:
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Learning to effectively manage your emotions and (big feelings) is essential to having a regulated nervous system. It's a dance between not suppressing our feelings and not being consumed by then. This episode will explain everything you need to know with 3 simple steps.
Want to find a supportive community of women? Join the facebook group Road to Regulation:
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