In this calming episode of Hidden in Plain Sight, we slow everything down. If you've been feeling overstimulated, anxious, burnt out, or like your body is buzzing but your brain can’t settle, this one’s for you.

Join Dr. Lauren Schaefer for a guided nervous system regulation practice designed especially for sensitive, neurodivergent, anxious, and perfectionistic minds. Through breathwork, grounding, mindfulness, and simple somatic tools, you’ll learn how to soothe the overwhelm, reconnect with your body, and come home to yourself.

You’ll be gently guided through techniques like the physiological sigh, rainbow spotting, vagus nerve stimulation, and mindful presence. There is no pressure to “get it right,” just small steps toward safety and calm.

Whether you listen in bed, on a walk, or in between back-to-back tasks, this episode is here to remind you that you can bring yourself back to a sense of calm and ease in a matter of minutes. Your body and mind will thank you.

In this guided mindfulness meditation, we draw inspiration from the buffalo—an animal known for its bold choice to run toward storms rather than away from them. This metaphor becomes a powerful lens for exploring how we relate to emotional discomfort, fear, and avoidance in our own lives.

You’ll be gently guided to ground your body, name the “storm” you may be avoiding, and visualize yourself stepping into it with the strength and wisdom of the buffalo. Through breath, imagery, and self-compassion, you’ll practice moving through discomfort rather than around it—emerging with greater clarity, calm, and resilience.

This practice is a soft place to land when life feels heavy—and a reminder that you have what it takes to face what’s hard and come out stronger on the other side.