Healthy Nervous System Lifestyle

Practical guidance, neurosensory exercises, movement & exercise, somatic experiencing, circadian health, sleep

Is Your Nervous System Stuck in Survival Mode? The 5 Basics You Need to Start Healing

2025-03-17T11:42:05-07:00Healing Trauma, Healthy Nervous System Lifestyle|

Any writers here? Math nerds? Foodies who cook from scratch?  What’s one thing that all these have in common?  No matter how masterful you might be, at one point you were a newbie and started with the basics.  As most of us know, when we begin to write [...]

One mindset shift for sound & secure New Year’s Resolutions in 2025 (and beyond)

2024-12-19T11:34:43-08:00Healthy Nervous System Lifestyle, Mental Health & Neuroplasticity, Nervous System Health|

I’ve got a brainy question for you: Do you know the basics of chaos theory and the butterfly effect? I’ve also got a new video for you, but before you click over, hang in with me here for a few minutes to review the fundamentals of these two [...]

‘Why do we wait to hit rock bottom to heal?

2024-12-19T11:08:59-08:00Healing Trauma, Healthy Nervous System Lifestyle, Nervous System Health, Nervous System Regulation, Trauma & Survival Physiology|

The New Year is here! Late 2024, I started to reflect a LOT on the past 10 years. All of which I have dedicated to bringing this nervous system healing trauma "stuff" into the online space (for those new here, this short page talks more about this).  It [...]

Nervous System Health Tips for The Holidays

2024-12-11T17:28:01-08:00Healthy Nervous System Lifestyle, Nervous System Health, Nervous System Regulation|

Do you really have to attend that family gathering? Should you explain your newfound understanding of trauma to your loved ones? How can you avoid getting triggered by high-strung relatives? If any of these questions sound familiar, you’re not alone.  Holidays can feel like stepping into a pressure [...]

Why we can’t heal chronic illness by improving our food supply alone

2024-10-18T05:56:37-07:00Chemical Trauma & Detox, Healthy Nervous System Lifestyle, Nervous System Regulation, Pain & Chronic Illness|

There’s a growing movement to “Make America Healthy Again” by improving our food, air, water, and even medicine.  It's well-intentioned — and much needed.  But here’s the inconvenient truth: Even when we make all the “right” lifestyle choices, many of us still struggle with fatigue, anxiety, digestive issues, [...]

Are you truly regulated… or just managing dysregulation?

2024-10-03T10:27:42-07:00Healthy Nervous System Lifestyle, Irene's Musings, Nervous System Health, Nervous System Resiliency|

This week, we have a short video on what TRUE nervous system regulation looks like (hint: it's not what you think). You'll also find out why using techniques to regulate, though maybe helpful in the short term, doesn't create true, sustainable regulation long-term – and how simple ''hacks'' [...]

Coping mechanisms & early trauma – an alternative to going “cold turkey”

2024-08-27T16:56:14-07:00Addiction and Recovery, Healing Trauma, Healthy Nervous System Lifestyle, Live Events, SmartBody SmartMind|

Nuanced nervous system education from inside SBSM…  Registration for the next round of SmartBody SmartMind™ (SBSM) is just around the corner!  And before doors open THIS Tuesday, September 3, we wanted to share one final nugget of nervous system education.  You’ll also find a run-down of what to [...]

Think you’ve tried everything to heal? Here’s why you’re wrong.

2024-08-07T02:26:51-07:00Healing Trauma, Healthy Nervous System Lifestyle, Nervous System Health, SmartBody SmartMind|

I caught this great vintage Tony Robbins clip not too long ago that I want to share with you…  If you’re here, learning about your nervous system, maybe considering whether this work is for you, but also thinking: “I’ve tried everything, but nothing’s worked. So why is this [...]

SmartBody SmartMind™ (SBSM): what you get, how it works, why it’s different

2024-08-28T02:58:00-07:00Healing Trauma, Healthy Nervous System Lifestyle, Mental Health & Neuroplasticity, Movement. Awareness., Nervous System Health, Nervous System Resiliency, SmartBody SmartMind, Trauma & Survival Physiology|

A run-down of my 12-week nervous system rewire program: zero hype, just the facts. * * * 1. What you get > Pre-Game Video Series: a 5-part series designed to help you start strong before the first week begins by addressing things like resistance, rest, food, exercise, and [...]