What if the reason you still feel overwhelmed isn’t because you need a better planner… but because your nervous system no longer feels safe?

In this episode, Christina introduces one of the simplest and most practical tools for regulating your nervous system: a sensory menu. Inspired by a recent breakthrough in therapy, she shares why so many high-achieving women try to think, plan, and organize their way into feeling safe, when real regulation starts in the body. If you've ever found yourself powering through stress, ignoring your body's signals, or wondering why rest still feels uncomfortable, this conversation will give you a new perspective and practical tools you can start using today.

Through stories, science, and actionable examples, you'll learn how your five senses can become powerful tools for calming your nervous system before overwhelm takes over. Rather than offering another unrealistic self-care routine, this episode will help you create personalized practices that fit your life and support you in building sustainable habits that actually work.

In This Episode:

• Why planning and productivity can't replace a regulated nervous system
• What a sensory menu is and how it helps signal safety to your brain and body
• The connection between your five senses and nervous system regulation
• Why many high-achieving women stay stuck in "thinking" instead of feeling
• Practical ways to use sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch to reduce overwhelm
• How to create simple, personalized self-care practices that support your nervous system every day

Your body is communicating with you all day long. Learning to notice those signals, and respond with curiosity instead of pushing through, may be one of the most powerful leadership skills you can develop.

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More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.