EP 26: How to Calm Anxious Energy and Regulate Your Nervous System
This solo episode with MBM host and yoga teacher Helene Kusman shares tools for regulating your nervous system to get out of the “fight or flight” mode many of us are constantly experiencing and into a calming parasympathetic state. Helene breaks down the physiological response we have to stressful situations and how prioritizing nervous system regulation can help us reach both our physical and mental health goals. If you are searching for the missing link to keeping your cool with everyday stressors, this episode is packed with simple strategies to say goodbye to anxious energy.
Helene shares:
-What you need to know about your Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System
-Helene’s top 3 nervous system regulating breathwork practices and how to do them
-How to make movement conducive to nervous system regulation in just 5, 10 or 15 minutes
-Tips for getting more sleep for those dealing with frequent night wakings, hormone imbalances and poor sleep hygiene
-The connection of diet to nervous system regulation as a possible missing link
-Ideas for setting boundaries in your relationships and work to optimize nervous system regulation goals
-When to seek professional support for nervous system regulation issues
This episode is short, sweet and packed with incredible takeaways for feeling like that super chill mom who can get through even the craziest days feeling confident, calm and at ease.
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Links to Relevant Research:
Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal
Effect of yoga on autonomic nervous system function in females
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.
