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The Body Remembers┃Healing Your Nervous System Through TRE

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2557773/open_sms]  What happens when the body begins to release what it has carried for decades?  This episode is Part 2 of our series, Listening Beneath the Symptoms: A Nervous System Series—where we explore how healing lives in the body through regulation, release, and deeper awareness.  ⚠️ Content Note: This episode includes discussion of childhood trauma, sexual assault, and a brief mention of suicidal thoughts as part of a survivor’s healing journey. Please listen with care and pause if needed.  If you or someone you know is struggling or needs support, help is available in the United States by calling or texting 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also reach the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit RAINN.org for confidential support.  In this deeply moving conversation, we speak with Eileen Hartenstein, who shares her journey of healing childhood trauma and sexual assault through practices that reconnect the mind and body. After years of talk therapy, Eileen discovered that many of the experiences she had buried were still living in her nervous system. Through yoga and TRE (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises), she began to experience something powerful: the body’s natural ability to release stored stress through tremoring, breath, and awareness.  Together, we explore:  • How trauma and chronic stress can live in the nervous system  • The connection between body awareness and emotional release  • How TRE exercises help the body release stored stress  • The role of yoga and breath in restoring safety in the body  • Why healing is rarely linear—and why that’s okay  • How reconnecting with the body can lead to self-trust and self-compassion  ✨ You can reach Eileen at her website here [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rememberwhoyouare.yoga%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMlpER1BCV3pqZDNnNDdXaXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5DpJK5ENYD_N3dZpYtrgx_1ibtVX1DsJS1c3po3qFrD33X6LEl9wMsDemU1A_aem_2_vXWcBlqTFVTTVdHx-wxw&h=AT4ESBzYdbwMGAvv4RYss5n73Pe-680AhuiCnfSpG0qFA0ov79RNTuRgCohZ9k826ZvvXhzVeZnUMk5-iUSak-d9p2bHWGPvGZRvFMjk8Iyo8E1CkTiVdI8QDf_sn20pzPaG] or find her on FB ~ Remember Who You Are Yoga. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2557773/support] Work With Us Ready to begin your own journey of self-discovery and empowerment? Learn more about our coaching or book a clarity call: https://calendar.app.google/KdaZWs9gmMBXciet9 [https://calendar.app.google/KdaZWs9gmMBXciet9] Begin your journey with the Awakened Woman Workbook—full of tools, prompts, and practices we use in our coaching program. 👉 Grab the eBook here: https://catalystcoach2.gumroad.com/l/lksdsv?_gl=1*zkl23a*_ga*MTkyNDgyNzY3NS4xNzY0OTY3ODY0*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*czE3NjUxNDA1ODMkbzUkZzEkdDE3NjUxNDA1OTkkajQ0JGwwJGgw [https://catalystcoach2.gumroad.com/l/lksdsv?_gl=1*zkl23a*_ga*MTkyNDgyNzY3NS4xNzY0OTY3ODY0*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*czE3NjUxNDA1ODMkbzUkZzEkdDE3NjUxNDA1OTkkajQ0JGwwJGgw] Stay Connected 🔔 Subscribe for weekly stories, tools, and conversations to support your healing and next chapter. Join our FB group for women over 40 navigating life transitions by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14Qzomgvj86/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14Qzomgvj86/] Come say hi on FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578081170830 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578081170830] Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextchapterwomenpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@nextchapterwomenpodcast]

When Mindset Isn’t Enough: How Nutrition Helps the Body Feel Safe to Heal, Listening Beneath the Symptoms (Part 1)

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2557773/open_sms] In this first conversation of our 3-part series Listening Beneath the Symptoms, we sit down with Courtney Somma to explore what becomes possible when women begin looking beyond a diagnosis — and toward the nervous system. Courtney shares her personal journey through chronic illness, migraines, and persistent symptoms — and how shifting her relationship with nourishment, stress, and lifestyle became a turning point in her healing. We explore: • Why only a small percentage of chronic illness is purely genetic • How chronic stress impacts the nervous system and inflammation • The connection between plant-based nutrition and nervous system regulation • Why symptoms are often signals — not random events • Small, sustainable changes that can reduce the body’s overall load This conversation is not about restriction or perfection. It’s about understanding how the body adapts under stress — and how nourishment can become a supportive tool in helping the nervous system feel safer, steadier, and more regulated. Because you are not your diagnosis. And your story is not finished. If this episode resonates, you can learn more about Courtney’s work on IG and YouTube @VitalityHolisticHW and via her website here [https://www.vitalityholistichw.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQT7bRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzMzF4VWZGWEdLSkY3NzlRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoAsH7QGJeA1OLbL_GOx8cKO0QcuChdE-dMrFGHr9TF3pjen9dw3SB3N2jAF_aem_3BHRmwrqQ1nJc0U59gdUvA]. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2557773/support] Work With Us Ready to begin your own journey of self-discovery and empowerment? Learn more about our coaching or book a clarity call: https://calendar.app.google/KdaZWs9gmMBXciet9 [https://calendar.app.google/KdaZWs9gmMBXciet9] Begin your journey with the Awakened Woman Workbook—full of tools, prompts, and practices we use in our coaching program. 👉 Grab the eBook here: https://catalystcoach2.gumroad.com/l/lksdsv?_gl=1*zkl23a*_ga*MTkyNDgyNzY3NS4xNzY0OTY3ODY0*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*czE3NjUxNDA1ODMkbzUkZzEkdDE3NjUxNDA1OTkkajQ0JGwwJGgw [https://catalystcoach2.gumroad.com/l/lksdsv?_gl=1*zkl23a*_ga*MTkyNDgyNzY3NS4xNzY0OTY3ODY0*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*czE3NjUxNDA1ODMkbzUkZzEkdDE3NjUxNDA1OTkkajQ0JGwwJGgw] Stay Connected 🔔 Subscribe for weekly stories, tools, and conversations to support your healing and next chapter. Join our FB group for women over 40 navigating life transitions by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14Qzomgvj86/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14Qzomgvj86/] Come say hi on FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578081170830 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578081170830] Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextchapterwomenpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@nextchapterwomenpodcast]

Why You Still Get Triggered (Even After Healing) | A Nervous System Conversation

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2557773/open_sms] 💛 Resources mentioned: Regulate Your Nervous System in Everyday Life, A Guided Reflection [https://growth-catalysts-llc.kit.com/03385c1a4e] Our Nervous System Reset [https://catalystcoach2.gumroad.com/l/lksdsv] You might think your healing is about your marriage, your trauma, your habits, or your body. But what if it’s actually about your nervous system? In this episode, Jessie and Maureen explore the profound connection between regulation and lasting change. Through personal examples — from reclaiming your voice to being unexpectedly jolted by a familiar sound — they unpack how the body stores protection long after circumstances shift. This isn’t about never reacting again.  It’s about understanding the difference between living in chronic stress and experiencing conditioned responses that briefly surface. They discuss: – Why the nervous system updates slower than identity – How old adaptations can appear in new seasons of life – The hidden cost of staying functional while overwhelmed – Three pathways women use to begin regulating: body, voice, and environment Healing doesn’t erase history. It teaches the body it’s safe now. This episode sets the foundation for the powerful healing stories coming in the weeks ahead; powerful discussions about the gateway to healing ~ the nervous system.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2557773/support] Work With Us Ready to begin your own journey of self-discovery and empowerment? Learn more about our coaching or book a clarity call: https://calendar.app.google/KdaZWs9gmMBXciet9 [https://calendar.app.google/KdaZWs9gmMBXciet9] Begin your journey with the Awakened Woman Workbook—full of tools, prompts, and practices we use in our coaching program. 👉 Grab the eBook here: https://catalystcoach2.gumroad.com/l/lksdsv?_gl=1*zkl23a*_ga*MTkyNDgyNzY3NS4xNzY0OTY3ODY0*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*czE3NjUxNDA1ODMkbzUkZzEkdDE3NjUxNDA1OTkkajQ0JGwwJGgw [https://catalystcoach2.gumroad.com/l/lksdsv?_gl=1*zkl23a*_ga*MTkyNDgyNzY3NS4xNzY0OTY3ODY0*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*czE3NjUxNDA1ODMkbzUkZzEkdDE3NjUxNDA1OTkkajQ0JGwwJGgw] Stay Connected 🔔 Subscribe for weekly stories, tools, and conversations to support your healing and next chapter. Join our FB group for women over 40 navigating life transitions by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14Qzomgvj86/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14Qzomgvj86/] Come say hi on FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578081170830 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578081170830] Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextchapterwomenpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@nextchapterwomenpodcast]

Radiating in Midlife — No Super Bowl Plans? No Problem ✨

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2557773/open_sms]  ✨ Free Resource: Where You Are Right Now A quiet companion for the in-between seasons. This free reflection invites you to pause, listen inward, and honor where you are — before rushing toward what’s next.  https://growth-catalysts-llc.kit.com/03385c1a4e [https://growth-catalysts-llc.kit.com/03385c1a4e] In this final episode of Reflections from the Middle, Jessie B and Maureen Mansi explore the theme of Radiate — a deeper, more honest expression of self-honor rooted in nervous system awareness, authenticity, and emotional truth. They discuss how personal values shift over time, the importance of recognizing when something no longer feels aligned, and the emotional cost of staying “functional” in situations that quietly disconnect us from ourselves. The conversation also highlights the healing power of solitude, the role of self-love in growth, and how radiance can coexist with grief, change, and uncertainty. This episode is an invitation to trust yourself, release what no longer serves you, and allow your true self to emerge — even in the midst of life’s challenges. Key themes include: * Nervous system awareness and emotional health * Letting go of relationships that no longer serve * Self-love as a foundation for healing * The wisdom of solitude * Trusting yourself through change * Redefining radiance in midlife Join us as we wrap up this series and discuss radiating through all midlife has to offer us! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2557773/support] Work With Us Ready to begin your own journey of self-discovery and empowerment? Learn more about our coaching or book a clarity call: https://calendar.app.google/KdaZWs9gmMBXciet9 [https://calendar.app.google/KdaZWs9gmMBXciet9] Begin your journey with the Awakened Woman Workbook—full of tools, prompts, and practices we use in our coaching program. 👉 Grab the eBook here: https://catalystcoach2.gumroad.com/l/lksdsv?_gl=1*zkl23a*_ga*MTkyNDgyNzY3NS4xNzY0OTY3ODY0*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*czE3NjUxNDA1ODMkbzUkZzEkdDE3NjUxNDA1OTkkajQ0JGwwJGgw [https://catalystcoach2.gumroad.com/l/lksdsv?_gl=1*zkl23a*_ga*MTkyNDgyNzY3NS4xNzY0OTY3ODY0*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*czE3NjUxNDA1ODMkbzUkZzEkdDE3NjUxNDA1OTkkajQ0JGwwJGgw] Stay Connected 🔔 Subscribe for weekly stories, tools, and conversations to support your healing and next chapter. Join our FB group for women over 40 navigating life transitions by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14Qzomgvj86/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14Qzomgvj86/] Come say hi on FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578081170830 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578081170830] Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextchapterwomenpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@nextchapterwomenpodcast]

Rise in Midlife: Overcoming Single Mom Stress and Moving Forward

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2557773/open_sms] Single motherhood, exhaustion, and responsibility can make it feel impossible to move forward with your dreams. In this episode of Reflections from the Middle, we talk about what it really means to rise when life isn’t ideal. This is Week 3 of our Reflections from the Middle series, where we explore the theme Rise — choosing movement even when your life is full, resources feel limited, and the weight of responsibility is real. Jessie B and Maureen Mansi share honest reflections from their journeys as single mothers navigating different realities — full custody, shared custody, financial pressure, self-doubt, and the quiet fear of wanting more when life already asks so much. In this episode, we talk about:  • Rising without hustle or burnout  • Why sustainability matters more than speed  • The hidden cost of staying still for too long  • How support and community change everything  • Taking small, intentional steps when you don’t feel ready Jessie also shares how discovering the concept of single parent stress syndrome helped her release self-blame and understand that exhaustion isn’t a personal failure — it’s often the result of carrying too much alone. ✨ Free Resource We created a free guided reflection called Where You Are Right Now. It’s a gentle experience that helps you slow down, listen inward, and gain clarity about what this season of life is asking of you.  👉https://growth-catalysts-llc.kit.com/03385c1a4e  ✨ Ready for Support? If you’d like grounded, compassionate support as you navigate what’s next, you can also book a private coaching conversation with us. 👉 That link is below as well. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2557773/support] Work With Us Ready to begin your own journey of self-discovery and empowerment? Learn more about our coaching or book a clarity call: https://calendar.app.google/KdaZWs9gmMBXciet9 [https://calendar.app.google/KdaZWs9gmMBXciet9] Begin your journey with the Awakened Woman Workbook—full of tools, prompts, and practices we use in our coaching program. 👉 Grab the eBook here: https://catalystcoach2.gumroad.com/l/lksdsv?_gl=1*zkl23a*_ga*MTkyNDgyNzY3NS4xNzY0OTY3ODY0*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*czE3NjUxNDA1ODMkbzUkZzEkdDE3NjUxNDA1OTkkajQ0JGwwJGgw [https://catalystcoach2.gumroad.com/l/lksdsv?_gl=1*zkl23a*_ga*MTkyNDgyNzY3NS4xNzY0OTY3ODY0*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*czE3NjUxNDA1ODMkbzUkZzEkdDE3NjUxNDA1OTkkajQ0JGwwJGgw] Stay Connected 🔔 Subscribe for weekly stories, tools, and conversations to support your healing and next chapter. Join our FB group for women over 40 navigating life transitions by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14Qzomgvj86/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14Qzomgvj86/] Come say hi on FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578081170830 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578081170830] Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nextchapterwomenpodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@nextchapterwomenpodcast]