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• 372 - 6 Hidden Habits of High-Functioning Anxiety (and How to Heal Them)

  You’re functioning. Performing. Keeping it together.But deep down, your mind is racing. Your shoulders are tense. And you’re one more Slack notification away from snapping.If you’re looking calm on the outside—but buzzing underneath, it might be high-functioning anxiety—and most women don’t even realize they’re living in it.Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on high-functioning anxiety from a nervous system perspective. I’ll walk you through what it really is, how it forms, and the hidden habits that keep you stuck in the loop—plus simple body-based ways to start shifting out.You’ll learn: 🔹 Why high-functioning anxiety isn’t just “being Type A” 🔹 How your nervous system creates a performance-survival blend 🔹 The physiological reason you can’t just “think your way out of it” 🔹 How to spot (and shift) 6 subtle patterns that keep you dysregulatedThen, I’ll walk you through 6 hidden habits that high-functioning anxious women tend to carry—and the somatic tools that help you release them.We’ll cover: ✔️ People-pleasing – the fawn response disguised as kindness ✔️ Overthinking – survival mode in a productivity costume ✔️ Perfectionism – when safety gets fused with performance ✔️ Suppressed needs – why you freeze when someone asks what you want ✔️ Hypervigilance – the nervous system on high alert, 24/7 ✔️ Procrastination + sprinting – how your system flips from freeze to hustleBecause high-functioning anxiety isn’t your personality—it’s your protection.And when you learn to regulate your body, you can finally stop white-knuckling your life.Related Episodes to Explore:Previous Episode3 Somatic Practices for Anxiety: Why They Work & How to Do ThemHealing Anxiety & Burnout: 4 Non-Negotiables for Nervous System RegulationThe #1 Reason You Haven't Been Able to Heal Your AnxietyHow to Reduce Anxiety When It's Happening3 Sneaky Habits That Are Making Your Anxiety Worse— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

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• 371 - 5 Anti-Burnout Behaviors to Protect Your Energy (Backed by Neuroscience)

  You know you need to manage your stress… but why does managing stress feel like another stressor?If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at a self-care checklist, you’re not alone. High-capacity women don’t need more pressure to “do wellness right.” You need tools that actually work—and fit into real life.In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking five anti-burnout behaviors backed by neuroscience. These aren’t morning routine fluff or band-aid fixes. They’re simple, nervous system-friendly habits that help you regulate stress, replenish energy, and stay grounded—without needing a full life overhaul.You’ll learn: 🔹 How your stress response system works—and what happens when it never gets to turn off 🔹 Why your body can feel depleted, even if your calendar is “under control” 🔹 The daily habits that actually recalibrate your nervous system over timeThen, I’ll walk you through 5 specific behaviors that buffer against burnout—and explain the science behind why they work.We’ll cover: ✔️ Play & pleasure – how fun rewires your stress response ✔️ Phone boundaries – how overstimulation hijacks your capacity ✔️ Embodied gratitude – not just journaling, but regulation through reflection ✔️ Movement & nature – quick, accessible ways to discharge stress ✔️ Capacity-aware boundaries – how saying no protects your nervous systemBecause burnout doesn’t happen because you’re weak. It happens when your body is strong enough to keep going—long past the point of enough.💡 You don’t need a reset. You need rhythms that support your biology.Related Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeTips for Balancing Hormones & Boosting EnergyThese 5 Habits Are Causing Your BurnoutBeyond Burnout: Top 3 Reasons You Feel Fried3 Things I Started Saying That Helped Heal My BurnoutAre You High or Low Energy? Nervous System Balancing Exercises Based on Your Energy Type— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

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• 370 - Are You Stuck in Fight, Flight, or Freeze? 3 Signs You're in a Stress Response

  Ever feel like you’re trying to do all the right things—but your body still feels tense, wired, or totally wiped out?In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking how chronic stress hijacks your nervous system—and what it actually looks and feels like when you’re stuck in fight, flight, or freeze. You’ll learn: 🔹 How the nervous system actually works under stress (and why it’s not about willpower) 🔹 What “fight,” “flight,” and “freeze” look like in high-functioning women 🔹 The real reason you can’t relax, focus, or stop overthinking when you’re dysregulated 🔹 Why stress responses aren’t bad—they’re just incomplete (and how to complete them)Then I’ll guide you through how to recognize the signs of each stress state in your body—and teach you body-based tools to shift out of them in real time.We’ll cover: ✔️ FIGHT – ragey outbursts, control mode, pressure cooker energy ✔️ FLIGHT – overworking, constant movement, anxious perfectionism ✔️ FREEZE – shutdown, fog, “what’s the point?” energy ✔️ REGULATION – how to stop overriding your body and start listening to it insteadBecause real resilience doesn’t come from pushing through. It comes from knowing how to come back.From working with your biology, not against it.💡 Your nervous system isn’t the problem—it’s the pathway.Related Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeAre You Ready for a Soul Shift? How to Get Unstuck and Reclaim Your JoyStuck in Bad Habits? Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Learn the 3 Requirements for Lasting Change5 Subtle Signs You're Stuck in Survival ModeThe Reset Mindset: How to Get Unstuck and Focus on What Matters MostTalk Therapy Not Working? 3 Reasons You’re Still Stuck in Anxiety & Burnout— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

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• 369 - The Science of Bravery: How to Show Up Powerfully in the Face of Challenges with Jill Schulman

  Ever notice how bravery isn’t about feeling fearless—but doing the hard thing anyway, even when your palms are sweaty and your brain is begging you to binge Netflix instead?Today’s guest is here to show us what it actually means to lead ourselves bravely—from the inside out. We’re talking mindset shifts, bold action, and the kinds of relationships that pull us forward instead of drain us dry.If you’ve ever wondered how to show up more powerfully in the face of challenge, this one’s for you.In this episode, I’m joined by leadership coach, Marine Corps veteran, and corporate consultant Jill Schulman—and we’re breaking down what it actually means to be brave (and no, it’s not about being fearless or reckless).Jill shares the science of courage—how it works in your brain, how it builds over time, and why it's directly linked to your happiness, resilience, and sense of purpose.We’re diving into: ✔️ The two biggest myths about bravery that keep women stuck ✔️ Why courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about being values-led ✔️ How your nervous system plays a role in both fear and courage ✔️ Practical tools to build your “bravery muscle” without frying your system ✔️ What it means to be smart brave vs. stupid brave ✔️ Why community, vulnerability, and mindset are non-negotiables for bold leadershipIf you’ve ever told yourself, “I’m just not brave like her” or “I’ll do it when I feel ready”—this episode is a must-listen.🎧 Press play to learn how to take brave action in small, doable steps—without bypassing your body, blowing past your bandwidth, or betraying what matters most.Related Episodes to Explore:Previous EpisodeOvercoming Trauma and Discovering Your Courage for ChangeHow to Leverage Our Own Childhood Experiences to Show Up More Powerfully in MotherhoodDon’t Underestimate the Power of Play! How to Overcome Perfectionism, Fear of Judgment, and Self-DoubtHow to Know if It’s Your Intuition or Fear Speaking— >>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

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• 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 💌 <<<

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