You know you need to manage your stress… but why does managing stress feel like another stressor?

If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at a self-care checklist, you’re not alone.

High-capacity women don’t need more pressure to “do wellness right.” You need tools that actually work—and fit into real life.

In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking five anti-burnout behaviors backed by neuroscience.

These aren’t morning routine fluff or band-aid fixes.

They’re simple, nervous system-friendly habits that help you regulate stress, replenish energy, and stay grounded—without needing a full life overhaul.

You’ll learn:
🔹 How your stress response system works—and what happens when it never gets to turn off
🔹 Why your body can feel depleted, even if your calendar is “under control”
🔹 The daily habits that actually recalibrate your nervous system over time

Then, I’ll walk you through 5 specific behaviors that buffer against burnout—and explain the science behind why they work.

We’ll cover:
✔️ Play & pleasure – how fun rewires your stress response
✔️ Phone boundaries – how overstimulation hijacks your capacity
✔️ Embodied gratitude – not just journaling, but regulation through reflection
✔️ Movement & nature – quick, accessible ways to discharge stress
✔️ Capacity-aware boundaries – how saying no protects your nervous system

Because burnout doesn’t happen because you’re weak. It happens when your body is strong enough to keep going—long past the point of enough.

💡 You don’t need a reset. You need rhythms that support your biology.

Related Episodes to Explore:

• Previous Episode
• Tips for Balancing Hormones & Boosting Energy
• These 5 Habits Are Causing Your Burnout
• Beyond Burnout: Top 3 Reasons You Feel Fried
• 3 Things I Started Saying That Helped Heal My Burnout
• Are You High or Low Energy? Nervous System Balancing Exercises Based on Your Energy Type

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Ever feel like you’re trying to do all the right things—but your body still feels tense, wired, or totally wiped out?

In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking how chronic stress hijacks your nervous system—and what it actually looks and feels like when you’re stuck in fight, flight, or freeze.

You’ll learn:
🔹 How the nervous system actually works under stress (and why it’s not about willpower)
🔹 What “fight,” “flight,” and “freeze” look like in high-functioning women
🔹 The real reason you can’t relax, focus, or stop overthinking when you’re dysregulated
🔹 Why stress responses aren’t bad—they’re just incomplete (and how to complete them)

Then I’ll guide you through how to recognize the signs of each stress state in your body—and teach you body-based tools to shift out of them in real time.

We’ll cover:
✔️ FIGHT – ragey outbursts, control mode, pressure cooker energy
✔️ FLIGHT – overworking, constant movement, anxious perfectionism
✔️ FREEZE – shutdown, fog, “what’s the point?” energy
✔️ REGULATION – how to stop overriding your body and start listening to it instead

Because real resilience doesn’t come from pushing through. It comes from knowing how to come back.

From working with your biology, not against it.

💡 Your nervous system isn’t the problem—it’s the pathway.

Related Episodes to Explore:

• Previous Episode
• Are You Ready for a Soul Shift? How to Get Unstuck and Reclaim Your Joy
• Stuck in Bad Habits? Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Learn the 3 Requirements for Lasting Change
• 5 Subtle Signs You're Stuck in Survival Mode
• The Reset Mindset: How to Get Unstuck and Focus on What Matters Most
• Talk Therapy Not Working? 3 Reasons You’re Still Stuck in Anxiety & Burnout

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Ever notice how bravery isn’t about feeling fearless—but doing the hard thing anyway, even when your palms are sweaty and your brain is begging you to binge Netflix instead?

Today’s guest is here to show us what it actually means to lead ourselves bravely—from the inside out. We’re talking mindset shifts, bold action, and the kinds of relationships that pull us forward instead of drain us dry.

If you’ve ever wondered how to show up more powerfully in the face of challenge, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I’m joined by leadership coach, Marine Corps veteran, and corporate consultant Jill Schulman—and we’re breaking down what it actually means to be brave (and no, it’s not about being fearless or reckless).

Jill shares the science of courage—how it works in your brain, how it builds over time, and why it's directly linked to your happiness, resilience, and sense of purpose.

We’re diving into:
✔️ The two biggest myths about bravery that keep women stuck
✔️ Why courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about being values-led
✔️ How your nervous system plays a role in both fear and courage
✔️ Practical tools to build your “bravery muscle” without frying your system
✔️ What it means to be smart brave vs. stupid brave
✔️ Why community, vulnerability, and mindset are non-negotiables for bold leadership

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’m just not brave like her” or “I’ll do it when I feel ready”—this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Press play to learn how to take brave action in small, doable steps—without bypassing your body, blowing past your bandwidth, or betraying what matters most.

Related Episodes to Explore:

• Previous Episode
• Overcoming Trauma and Discovering Your Courage for Change
• How to Leverage Our Own Childhood Experiences to Show Up More Powerfully in Motherhood
• Don’t Underestimate the Power of Play! How to Overcome Perfectionism, Fear of Judgment, and Self-Doubt
• How to Know if It’s Your Intuition or Fear Speaking

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