Journey with Jel

Episode 2: Why Your Nervous System Matters - An intro to Polyvagal Theory (PVT)

What you’re hearing in this episode is a short segment from my 4-week programme, Balance Your Gut, Understand Your Nervous System, Shift Your Mindset. This recording comes from the session focused on the nervous system and provides an introduction to the polyvagal theory (PVT). The PVT explains how your nervous system responds to stress and safety through three states: safe/social (ventral vagal), fight/flight (sympathetic), and shutdown/freeze (dorsal vagal). Understanding these states can help you regulate your body, emotions, and relationships. It’s just a brief snippet, but it gives you an idea of why the nervous system is so important and how it impacts your health and wellbeing. A quick note on the audio: the mic wasn’t on for the live session, which is part of this episode. The sound quality isn’t perfect, and I apologise for that, but I still wanted to get this information out to you. I hope you find it useful and gain some insight. If you’d like to join the next 4-week programme, Balance Your Gut, Understand Your Nervous System, Shift Your Mindset, you can find all the details and sign up here: https://www.budding-minds.com/4-week-programme [https://www.budding-minds.com/4-week-programme] And if you’re interested in joining me on a retreat, where we dive into similar practices alongside and more, you can join here: https://www.budding-minds.com/retreats [https://www.budding-minds.com/retreats]

Episode 1: The Story 'Journey with Jel'

This is a space for real conversations, practical tools, and guidance to help you reconnect with your body, mind, and soul.I’m Jel, a Nutritional Therapist and founder of Budding Minds. This podcast blends science, lived experience, and grounded wisdom. I specialise in gut and hormone health, with additional training in nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and subconscious reprogramming. I also host retreats abroad and wellness events in the UK, creating spaces for people to connect, reset, and grow.You’ll hear my own story and journey towards health and wellness, alongside practical tools, education, and insights to support you wherever you are. From gut health and hormone balance, to the nervous system, mindset, and how past experiences can shape our wellbeing, each episode is designed to give you something tangible to take away.Whether you’re just starting out on your journey or ready to go deeper, this podcast is here to help you explore, reflect, and feel more connected to yourself. Expect a mix of solo episodes, expert interviews, and honest conversations that remind you, you don’t have to have it all figured out to make meaningful shifts in your life.