Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance

• 368 - 7 Places You Store Trauma in Your Body (and Ways to Release It)

  You’ve probably heard the phrase “the body keeps the score”—but what does that actually mean?If you’ve ever dealt with chronic tightness, gut issues, jaw clenching, or exhaustion that just won’t quit… your body might be holding on to more than stress. It might be storing trauma.In this episode, we’re diving into the science of somatic memory—how your nervous system encodes unprocessed trauma and stress into your tissues, and how that stored tension can quietly sabotage your energy, focus, and well-being.You’ll learn: 🔹 What it means to “store trauma” in your body (and how that happens physiologically) 🔹 The neuroscience behind somatic memory, vagus nerve signaling, and trauma loops 🔹 Why trauma often gets misdiagnosed as burnout, mood swings, or fatigue 🔹 The most common areas where women store unresolved trauma—and whyThen, I’ll walk you through 7 areas where stored trauma often shows up in high-capacity women (including the emotional meaning behind each one) and offer simple somatic release practices for each—so you can start to clear it from your system gently and safely.We’ll cover: ✔️ Jaw – anger, resentment, suppression of truth ✔️ Shoulders – chronic responsibility without support ✔️ Chest – grief, shame, emotional repression ✔️ Gut – fear, anxiety, emotional “digestive” issues ✔️ Lower back – instability, financial fear, lack of support ✔️ Legs & feet – feeling stuck, disconnected from purpose ✔️ Throat – silencing, self-abandonment, fear of being seenWhether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just off, this episode will help you decode what your body’s trying to tell you—and show you how to start releasing what it’s been holding for too long.💡 Because healing isn’t just in your head. It’s in your fascia, your breath, your belly, your bones.Related Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeProven Systems to Take You from Overwhelmed to OrganizedOverwhelmed & Overcommitted? How to Optimize Your CapacityDecluttering Strategies for the Busy Mom3 Reasons Perfectionism Is Keeping You Overwhelmed (and How to Break Free)Overwhelm, Brain Fog, and Irritability? 10 Ways a Dysregulated Nervous System Shows Up in Your Body— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

  --------  

  29:57

  --------

  29:57
• 367 - 5 Somatic Techniques to Regulate When You're Feeling Overwhelmed

  You’ve read the books. You’ve tried the deep breaths. You’ve told yourself, “Just calm down.”But when overwhelm hits? Your body’s still on edge—clenched jaw, tense shoulders, short fuse.Here’s the truth: you can’t out-think a dysregulated nervous system.Because when your brain is flooded with stress hormones, logic and willpower go offline.In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking what really happens in your body when you're overwhelmed—and why somatic tools (not more hacks or habits) are the key to feeling calm, grounded, and in control again.💡 Inside, you’ll learn:What happens in your brain and body during a stress responseWhy traditional productivity and self-help advice often fails in moments of overwhelm5 powerful, simple grounding techniques that work with your biology—not against itYou’ll walk away with practical, easy-to-use tools like: ✔️ The physiological sigh ✔️ Body tapping ✔️ Eye presses ✔️ Heel drops ✔️ Vagus nerve stimulationIf you’ve ever felt hijacked by stress or scrambled by anxiety, this episode gives you the body-based roadmap back to center.Because real regulation doesn’t start in your head—it starts in your body.Related Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeProven Systems to Take You from Overwhelmed to OrganizedOverwhelmed & Overcommitted? How to Optimize Your CapacityDecluttering Strategies for the Busy Mom3 Reasons Perfectionism Is Keeping You Overwhelmed (and How to Break Free)Overwhelm, Brain Fog, and Irritability? 10 Ways a Dysregulated Nervous System Shows Up in Your Body— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

  --------  

  19:33

  --------

  19:33
• 366 - 3 Reasons Your Productivity Hacks Aren’t Working (And What to Do Instead)

  You’re ambitious. You’re organized. You’ve got the planner, the calendar app, and the color-coded to-do list.So why do you still feel overwhelmed, behind, and exhausted by 2pm?Here’s the truth:It’s not your calendar that’s the problem.It’s your nervous system.Because when your body is stuck in survival mode, no time-blocking strategy in the world will stick.In this episode, we’re flipping the script on productivity and revealing the 3 nervous system patterns that are quietly sabotaging your performance:Chronic overwhelm – Why you’re always “on” but never feel donePeople-pleasing – Why you say yes when your body says noConstant urgency – Why slowing down feels unsafe (even when you're desperate for rest)💡 You’ll learn:The nervous system science behind these patternsHow they show up in real life (hello, inbox spirals and overcommitment)Practical somatic tools to shift into grounded, sustainable flow✨ If your go-to productivity tools aren’t cutting it, this episode is your nervous system-based reset. It’s time to regulate first—and work smarter, not harder.Related Episodes to Explore:Previous Episode5 Ways to Tell Whether Your Productivity is Toxic or HealthyLearn how to spot the difference between sustainable output and stress-driven overworking.The Productivity Trap: This Is Why Being Busy Isn’t Moving You Forward The neuroscience behind why “doing more” keeps you stuck.Why Am I Like This?! How The 3 States of Our Nervous System Affect Motherhood, Health, and ProductivityBreak down the science of sympathetic vs. parasympathetic states—and how they impact your habits.Are You High or Low Energy? Nervous System Balancing Exercises Based on Your Energy TypeStart Doing This Today to Reclaim Your Energy with Chloe Ward Get practical tips to reset your system when you’re running on empty.— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

  --------  

  34:48

  --------

  34:48
• 365 - ‘Til Stress Do Us Part: Marriage-Saving Tools for Managing Stress Together with Elizabeth Earnshaw

  If you ever feel like a completely different version of yourself when you're under stress—snappy, shut down, or just plain tapped out—you're not alone. Stress doesn’t just impact how you feel in your body. It can totally hijack how you show up in your relationships… especially your marriage.In this episode, I’m joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw, and we’re unpacking how unprocessed stress silently fuels miscommunication, emotional disconnection, resentment, and repeated blow-ups in partnership—even when you love each other deeply.You’ll learn how stress physically rewires the way you interact, and why you keep reacting in ways that don’t reflect who you really are.We’re diving into: ✔️ The two types of stress that show up in marriage—and how to tell the difference ✔️ Why your brain shuts down communication and turns conflict into a battlefield ✔️ How to recognize when you're about to "pop" and how to stop the spiralIf you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “Why did I say that?” or “Why do we keep having the same fight?”—this episode is a must-listen.🎧 Press play to learn the tools to communicate more clearly, love more deeply, and co-regulate more effectively in the moments that matter most. Related Links:Previous EpisodeHow to Deal with Resentment in Your MarriageThings I Wish I Knew Before Getting MarriedEnding Divorce Culture: Beth Rowles on How the Principles of Conscious Parenting Can Help Save Your MarriageReady to Reignite the Spark in Your Marriage? Firing Up Intimacy and Sex— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

  --------  

  40:51

  --------

  40:51
• 364 - Why You Keep Breaking Your Boundaries (and How to Stop)

  You set the boundary. And then… you broke it. Again. You knew what to say. You meant it when you said it. So why did it feel so hard to actually hold the line?In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why boundaries often don’t stick—and spoiler: it’s not a willpower problem. It’s a nervous system problem.Whether it’s a boss who steamrolls your calendar or a loved one who doesn’t get your “no,” boundary pushback triggers your body’s survival response. And when your system’s dysregulated? You’ll abandon yourself every time just to feel safe.This episode is your invitation to stop shaming yourself—and start building boundaries that actually hold.You’ll learn: ✔️ Why breaking boundaries is a nervous system response, not a personal failure ✔️ How to shift from reactive (unsustainable) boundaries to regulated ones ✔️ The 6 tools that make boundaries stick—including the BEAT framework and micro-boundariesWe’re getting real about shame spirals, people-pleasing, fawning, and how to protect the highest version of you—even when it’s uncomfortable.🎧 Take a listen and start building boundaries from your body, not from burnout.Related Links:Previous Episode5 Ways to Respond When Boundaries are BreachedMy 4-Step Framework for Setting Healthy BoundariesExhausted by Your Mental Load? Dr. Morgan Cutlip on How to Set Boundaries and Ask for SupportBecome a Boundary Boss - How to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free4 Must-Have Boundaries Every Mom Needs in Her Life— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

  --------  

  29:08

  --------

  29:08

Weitere Bildung Podcasts

Trending Bildung Podcasts

Über Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance