We exist in a fast-paced world where there’s always something vying for our attention, so it’s easy to find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply out of sync with our own bodies. But what if you could hit the reset button on your nervous system in just seconds? In this conversation, Certified Adult Chair® Master Coach Angela Johnson, Open Hands Coaching, explains simple, effective steps to help you instantly reconnect with your body and bring your nervous system back to a state of calm and balance. From understanding the power of a single breath to easy practices you can use throughout the day, Angela’s insights will inspire you to find pockets of peace in the chaos of modern life.
In this episode, Angela breaks it all down in an easy-to-understand way: she starts by explaining what the nervous system is and how it connects to different parts of the body. She then offers practical, real-life examples to show how you can tap into this powerful system in just seconds. Through simple steps—like mindful breathing, gentle movement, and body awareness—Angela guides you to reconnect with your body and create more calm, ease, and presence in your everyday life.
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In this episode, we cover:
(10:08 - 14:24) Angela discusses the nervous system, explaining its structure and its three main states.
(17:00 - 18:14) Understand the significance of feeling emotions to heal and how stimulating the vagus nerve can help shift from fight or flight to a more regulated state.
(40:12 - 41:07) Learn how to feel safe in your body to process emotions.
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- Episode 35 - Nervous System Regulation: Where Inner Connection Begins
- Episode 29 - Feel It to Heal It: How Somatic Healing Techniques Improve Emotional Wellness with Karena Nuekirchner
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