You've read the books.
You've listened to the podcasts.
You've invested in yourself.
So why do you still feel stuck?
In this episode, I sit down with somatic practitioner Jalena Tesanovich for an honest conversation about nervous system healing, self-abandonment, childhood conditioning, and why lasting transformation starts from within.
Together, we explore why so many high-achieving women learn to override their intuition, ignore what their bodies are trying to tell them, and unknowingly repeat the same patterns in their relationships, businesses, and everyday lives.
In this episode, we discuss:- Why so many successful women stop trusting themselves without even realizing it
- How constantly putting yourself last can eventually show up in your body
- The connection between childhood experiences, nervous system patterns, and the way we show up as adults
- What Somatic Experiencing is—and why it's different from the "nervous system reset" advice all over social media
- Why people-pleasing, perfectionism, and over-functioning are often survival strategies
- The surprising power of slowing down instead of constantly pushing through
- How learning the language of your body can help you make more aligned decisions in every area of your life
If you've been wondering why you keep repeating the same patterns, saying yes when you want to say no, or feeling disconnected from yourself despite doing "all the work," this conversation is going to meet you exactly where you are.
Because the next level of your life isn't built by abandoning yourself one more time.
It's built by finally listening.
Connect with Jelena:
Instagram: @jalenat Website: https://www.jalenat.com/
Connect with Jessica:
Instagram: @jessicaburgio | @thejessicaburgioshow Website: jessicaburgio.com
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