Welcome to this brand new episode: Reducing Cortisol with Neuroscientist Dr Manish Tomar for Episode 123 of the Soles to Soul Care for Trauma and AuDHD with Eve Menezes Cunningham Podcast.

Two of my favourite things about our conversation were:

1) his pointing out that the brain benefits from teeny tiny self-care, Self care and collective care practices – it’s all about intention and

2) teeny tiny breaks every 60-90 minutes, even to have a quick stretch or delicious sip of water help us reduce excess cortisol by reminding our nervous systems that we’re safe

He explained that we can try and prove ourselves worthy by crossing the Sahara but actually, the brain doesn’t differentiate between something enormous like that and something as simple as even a couple of Sun Salutations each day or a walk in the park.

As you commit to ANY practices that help you feel more connected to yourself, your Self and each other, you’re supporting yourself at a neurobiological level, too.

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed talking to Dr Manish Tomar.

Le grá (with love),

Ev3

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction: Why tiny intentional actions change the brain

0:41 Welcome to Dr Manish Tomar

3:27 From dream research to neuroscience and meditation

7:53 What does self-care really look like?

12:11 Why small acts of kindness to yourself matter

14:32 A simple breathing practice to regulate your nervous system

16:46 Movement, dopamine and making difficult tasks easier

20:37 Finding awe in nature and the power of the sea

25:49 Co-regulation, community and emotional safety

29:21 Why lots of little self-care practices work best

31:38 What would you tell your younger self?

34:19 Grounding practice and closing reflections

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