In this powerful conclusion to our Polyvagal Theory series, I explore the most misunderstood nervous system state: dorsal vagal shutdown.

If you've experienced burnout, emotional numbness, or a sense of disconnection despite your best efforts, this episode illuminates why willpower alone isn't enough and what your body actually needs to heal.

Learn why high-achievers are particularly vulnerable toshutdown, how it manifests in your professional life, and why traditional productivity advice often makes things worse.

Discover gentle, effective approaches to move from disconnection back to engagement and presence withoutshame or force.

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In this third episode of our Polyvagal Theory series, I tackle the misunderstood sympathetic nervous system state, commonly known as "fight or flight."

Discover why this energy state isn't your enemy but rather a powerful resource when properly understood and managed.

For high-achievers, leaders, and entrepreneurs who pridethemselves on productivity and resilience, I reveal why your drive might be undermining your success and how to harness sympathetic activation without burning out.

Learn practical techniques to discharge stress appropriately, set nervous system-informed boundaries, and transition between states with intention.

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Discover the transformative power of your body's naturalstate of connection, creativity, and calm in this second episode of our Polyvagal Theory series. I reveal why the Ventral Vagal state is the biological foundation for peak performance, authentic leadership, and meaningful relationships.

If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or high-achiever whoexcels at "doing" but struggles with simply "being," thisepisode offers practical, science-backed techniques to access your nervous system's zone of safety.

Learn why this state is crucial for innovation, decision-making, and creating psychological safety for your team.

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In this groundbreaking first episode of our Polyvagal Theory series, I unpack the revolutionary science that explains why you feel stressed, burnt out, or disconnected in your body and relationships.

If you're a high-achiever who's mastered external success but still feels something missing, this episode reveals why understanding your nervous system is the missing piece.

Learn how your body's unconscious threat detection system impacts everything from your health to your leadership abilities.

Discover why traditional stress management often fails and how Polyvagal Theory offers a more effective path to regulation, connection, and authentic presence.

Ready to transform your relationship with stress and find genuine safety in your body?

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In this episode of Heal Your Past, Master Your Future, we're diving into something really close to the heart, what happens when your healing journey leads you to outgrow relationships, even ones you deeply love?

I know, it can feel confusing and even heartbreaking. Healing is meant to change you, right down to your nervous system, your boundaries, your values. But what happens when that growth creates distance with people who used to feel like home?

Join me as I explore:

• Why healing inevitably shifts the dynamics of our connections.
• The subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs that you might be outgrowing a relationship.
• How to tell the difference between connections built on shared wounds versus shared values.
• The importance of honouring the grief that comes with letting go. Because it is grief, and it's valid.
• Navigating this tender process with self-compassion, clear boundaries, and trust in your own evolution.

I share insights from my own journey and work, touching on how familiar doesn't always mean healthy, and how choosing yourself isn't selfish, it's essential.

We'll talk about guilt, mourning the familiar, and creating space for connections that truly nourish the person you're becoming.

If you've ever felt the pang of drifting away from someone you care about as you heal, this episode is for you.

You're not alone, and your growth is something to be celebrated, even when it feels tough.

(Mentioned in this episode: My online course, "Thriving Through a Breakup", available on Insight Timer Plus and my website for step-by-step guidance through relationship endings.)

Tune in, and let's walk this path together.

Does saying "no" leave you drowning in guilt? Do you find yourself saying "yes" just to keep the peace, even when it drains you?

You're not alone. In this episode, we dives deep into the complex world of boundaries, exploring why setting them can feel so challenging, especially for those who learned to prioritize others' needs for safety or belonging.

Discover how people-pleasing patterns and early conditioning shape our ability to assert ourselves, and how this connects to our nervous system state (hello, dorsal vagal!).

Learn practical ways to anchor in your worth, use gentle yet firm language to protect your energy, and navigate the discomfort that can arise when you start honouring your needs.

This episode is a compassionate guide to reclaiming your voice, healing the guilt, and understanding that saying no is a powerful act of self-love.

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After betrayal, the body remembers.

It remembers the sting of promises broken, the ache of being unseen, the tension that comes from wondering when the next hurt will arrive.
And even if your heart still wants connection, your nervous system may be saying, “Never again.”

In this episode, we explore what it means to heal after emotional trauma, when love feels more like a risk than a refuge.
We’ll gently unpack:

• Why love feels unsafe after betrayal

• The nervous system’s role in protecting you from future pain

• How to know the difference between healthy caution and fear-based shutdown

• Ways to begin feeling safe in your body, so love can find its way back in

If you’ve ever asked, “Will I ever feel safe to open my heart again?” this conversation is here to honour the grief, protect your pace, and remind you:
You don’t have to force love.
You just have to feel safe enough to receive it.

Have you ever found yourself frozen at a crossroads, heart pounding, thoughts racing, unsure whether to walk away or lean in?
Unsure whether what you’re feeling is wisdom… or wounding?

In this episode, we explore the subtle yet powerful difference between fear and intuition, especially for those healing from trauma. When your body has learned that connection can hurt, it’s easy to confuse instinct with protection. But there is a way back to clarity.

We’ll talk about:

• Why trauma blurs the line between intuition and fear

• How to recognise which voice is speaking: the past or the present

• Somatic tools to decode your body’s messages in real time

• Gentle ways to rebuild trust with yourself, without shame or pressure

If you've ever asked, “Is this a red flag or am I just scared?”, this episode will help you soften, slow down, and listen deeper.
Because your body does know, and together, we’ll learn how to hear it again.