Category Archives: Stress

When most people think of resilience, they picture being tough—able to take on more, handle stress, and power through challenges. But resilience isn’t about how much you can endure. It’s about how much you can receive without your nervous system flipping into survival mode. That’s where capacity comes in. What Is Capacity? Your nervous system has anContinue reading “Expanding Your Nervous System’s Capacity for Safety”

I’ll never forget when I realized resilience isn’t just about “toughing it out.” Years ago in Chiropractic school, I thought being resilient meant plastering on a smile, pushing through exhaustion, and getting back up no matter what. On the outside, I looked strong. But on the inside? My nervous system was in overdrive—tired, anxious, andContinue reading “Your Nervous System Holds the Key to Building Resilience”

The holiday season often brings with it a whirlwind of activity, obligations, and expectations. While it’s meant to be a time of joy and celebration, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. The key to truly enjoying the holidays lies in finding ways to stay present, nurture yourself, and embrace the magic around you. Here are someContinue reading “Stress-Free Holidays: A Guide to Finding Peace and Joy in the Season”

Happy New Year! To kick off the New Year, I’m hosting a 3-day Nervous System Reset Masterclass on Jan 8, 10, and 11. Join us here: https://forms.gle/8hYgNYuCTVfSjzF86 The nervous system is made up of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.  The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and the spinalContinue reading “Nervous System Basics”

I got a reminder this week of the importance of being able to regulate your nervous system. I was out for my early morning run.  I had just finished running and was cooling off when I noticed a lady walking 2 dogs down the street. One was a small and the other, medium sized. AsContinue reading “Peace in the Face of Fear”

Last week, I had the privilege of being interviewed in the Ask Us Beauty: Beauty Inside Out podcast. Give it a listen HERE or by listening below. One of the questions I was asked was, “what is Neuro-Optimization?” Neuro-Optimization consists of 2 parts. The regulation of your nervous system and the optimization of your nervousContinue reading “Healing Your Nervous System”

Are you reacting to life or responding to life? Most of us are reacting to life instead of responding to it. When we get an email that we don’t like, we react as if a tiger was chasing us. If someone says something to us that we don’t like, even if it’s on social media,Continue reading “How Do You Respond?”

Yes, you read the title correctly. Stress doesn’t come from what’s happening in your life. Stress comes from what you THINK about what’s happening in your life. Let’s say that you lost your job. It isn’t the actual loss of the job that’s stressful, it’s what you think not having a job represents. I.e. youContinue reading “Stress Doesn’t Come From What’s Happening”