Strengthening Your Nervous System: Simple Tools for Busy Moms with Jorunn Liland

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Special guest Jorunn Liland joins us to share her expertise on how strengthening your vagus nerve can transform how you navigate stress, create calm, and find balance in your day-to-day life.

Jorunn is an occupational therapist who specializes in stress management and polyvagal theory, with a focus on complex PTSD survivors. Jorunn runs a yoga group designed to help people regulate their nervous systems, particularly those dealing with trauma.

Jorunn has a son who is profoundly deaf and lives with her family and their two dogs in Norway.

You can hear more about Jorunn in episode number 30. 

Through micro-mindful moments, self-expression, and simple daily practices, June guides us on how to bring peace into our homes and our lives. You’ll learn about the science behind the vagus nerve, why it’s crucial for our mental and physical health, and how easy, actionable steps can make a big difference.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why the vagus nerve is your body’s “calming superhighway” and how it impacts everything from digestion to stress response.
- The power of simple practices like the 4-4-4 breathing exercise to reset your nervous system in just 60 seconds.
- How "kitchen sink mindfulness" can turn everyday chores into moments of calm and grounding.
- The importance of self-expression for emotional well-being and how to make it a non-negotiable part of your daily routine.
- A gentle 5-minute guided body scan meditation to leave you feeling recharged and at peace.

Key Takeaways:
- Micro-Mindful Practices: Regulating your nervous system doesn’t require hours of meditation. Find moments throughout your day to breathe, hum, or practice mindfulness.
- The Ripple Effect: When you calm yourself, you’re setting a powerful example for your children and those around you.
- Make Self-Expression a Habit: From journaling to dance, even five minutes of creativity can help you process emotions and reconnect with joy.

Try This Today:

1. Practice the 4-4-4 breathing exercise: 
2. Transform a routine task into a mindful moment. .
3. Dedicate five minutes to self-expression. 

Free Resource: Strengthening Your Nervous System Handout - https://stan.store/Jorunn

Connect with Jorunn:

https://www.tiktok.com/@jo.mindful.mentor

https://www.instagram.com/jorunnliland/

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Editor: Scott Arbeau

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