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Using Touch to Heal Pain: The Power of Reflexology with Dr.Njideka Olatunde
In this episode of Calm Your Nervous System , I chat with Dr.N’Jideka, a naturopathic healthcare practitioner specializing in reflexology...
6 days ago2 min read

Finding Community After a Late ADHD Diagnosis with Meredith Cairns-Palmer
I recently had the most incredible conversation with Meredith about divine feminine energy, navigating life with ADHD, and the messy,...
Mar 243 min read

Using Your Breath to Heal From Long Covid or ME/CFS with Jackie Baxter
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Jackie Baxter, the creator of the Long COVID Podcast, to talk about her journey with...
Mar 213 min read

Why the Nervous System is the Missing Piece to Managing ADHD & Burnout.
This week, I hosted a solo podcast episode where I dive into the fascinating connection between ADHD and the nervous system. I break down...
Feb 112 min read

Understanding Female Hormones and the Link to Chronic Illness with Jeni Crane from Yum Nutrition
This week on Calm Your Nervous System, I spoke with nutritional therapist Jeni Crane about the invisible forces shaping how we feel,...
Jan 272 min read

Get more done in less time: Manage overwhelm and procrastination for ADHDers
Whether it’s from friends, clients or just out of my own mouth – ‘overwhelmed’ is a word I hear quite frequently! In today’s episode, I’m an
Jan 142 min read

Neurodivergent vs Neurotypical Burnout, The Chronic Illness Link, and What Helps?
Most people have heard of burnout – physical and emotional exhaustion due to prolonged stress – but have you heard of neurodivergent...
Dec 16, 20242 min read

Healing from Trauma Through Somatic EMDR with Cara Hooper
A lot of people think that because they had food on the table growing up, they didn’t live in a war zone or have any major negative...
Dec 2, 20242 min read

Q&A: Balancing Work and Money with a Chronic Illness, Managing Setbacks & Handling Procrastination and the Freeze Response
I get asked a lot of questions on social media about managing setbacks, keeping hopeful, and balancing work and money when having a...
Nov 25, 20242 min read

Why Mindset is So Important in Healing Chronic Illnesses with Love and Life Coach Katharine Morgan | Episode 9
In this conversation, I sit down with Katharine Morgan to dive into her inspiring journey with chronic pain. We chat about her...
Nov 15, 20242 min read

Why Undiagnosed ADHD Leads to Burnout and Chronic Illness | Episode 8
Recently, I noticed a link between the vast majority of people who come to me for 1:1 coaching – they have either diagnosed or...
Oct 28, 20242 min read

Turning Our House into an Airbnb: Tips for Getting Through Busy Life Periods for People with Chronic Illnesses | Episode 7
When you’re going through a busy period in your life, often the first thing to go out of the window is your self-care and time for...
Sep 23, 20242 min read

How Sayeeda Alam Used Yoga and Ayurvedic Principles to Heal from CFS | Episode 6
When I was in the depths of my CFS, I had a sticker on my mobility scooter that said “Yes, I have tried yoga. No, it didn’t work.”...
Sep 9, 20243 min read

How Mike Watts Overcame Years of Chronic Skin Issues and Found Balance in His Life | Episode 5
If you are a man or have any men in your life close to you, you might find that the stereotype that men won’t go to the doctor is often...
Aug 26, 20242 min read

Using Psychedelics to Heal Trauma and Chronic Illness: A Doctor’s Perspective with Dr Aisling Quiery | Episode 4
I’m really excited to welcome a guest to the podcast for the first time! If you’ve got a chronic illness of any kind, I’m sure there’s...
Aug 12, 20243 min read

Everything You Need to Know About the Nervous System: Polyvagal Theory, Dysregulation and Techniques You Can Use to Regulate | Episode 3
Get your notebooks ready because today’s episode is the one you’ve all been waiting for! If you’ve heard me talking about nervous system...
Jul 29, 20242 min read

My Story: How I Used Nervous System Regulation to Heal My ME/CFS | Episode 2
I’ve tried out a lot of things while trying to heal and recover from ME/CFS. Acupuncture, the Perrin technique, veganism, yoga, pilates,...
Jul 15, 20242 min read

From Glandular Fever to Being Diagnosed with ME/CFS: My Story of Chronic Illness, Trauma and Nervous System Dysregulation | Episode 1
Welcome to the very first episode of the “Calm Your Nervous System” podcast! I’m truly so excited to finally be bringing this to life,...
Jun 28, 20242 min read


Is your chronic illness linked to trauma?
In my personal and professional experience- yes. It took me a long time and a lot of self reflection (and inner turmoil and therapy!) to...
Jan 17, 20244 min read


What is somatic coaching?
What is somatic coaching? The word 'Somatic' relates to our physical body and our perception or relationship to it. You could think of it...
Oct 18, 20233 min read
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