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The other night someone in my workshop said: "I'm just so tired of everything feeling heavy. I want to feel alive again."

That moment is why this podcast exists.

This is the relaunch of Creative Self Care with Crystal McLain — somatic practitioner, nervous system educator, and someone who crafts spells with science.

If you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and convinced you're the problem — you're not. You just need better information.

That's what we're doing here.

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We name the paralysis many feel in the face of systemic harm and show how shutdown is a nervous system response, not a personal flaw. We share simple practices to move from freeze to small, collective actions that matter over time.

• dorsal vagal freeze explained and normalized
• how systems profit from burnout and paralysis
• why regulation enables collective action
• four-step shift: name, move, connect, act
• examples of small, coordinated actions
• rest and creativity as strategy for resilience
• community support through The Uprising

If you appreciate this content, would like to support my work, consider joining my community, The Uprising. To learn more about this and other services, visit my website, crystalmacleancreative.com

Right now, membership to The Uprising is pay what you can. If you can't afford it, just message me and I'll get you access for free.

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We explore why motivation surges and crashes, why consistency feels impossible, and how shame turns growth into a threat. We share a practical reframe: create safety around noticing, show up without promising follow-through, and build momentum through truth-telling and regulation.

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