In this episode, I guide you through a simple, trauma-informed practice you can return to anytime you feel overwhelmed or activated. Together, we’ll walk step-by-step through calming the nervous system, from awareness and grounding to visualization and self-compassion. This is an episode to save and come back to whenever you need calm.
In this episode, you’ll experience:
- A gentle breathing exercise to regulate your system
- Grounding practices using your senses
- A visualization to release tension and invite safety
- Compassionate reminders to support yourself in the moment
Chapters:
00:00 – It’s just us, let’s talk
02:10 – Awareness: noticing without judgment
05:30 – Anchoring in safety
08:15 – Breathwork to regulate
12:20 – Grounding through the senses
16:00 – Visualization for calm
20:00 – Closing with self-compassion
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