The Art of Unlearning Podcast

Think you’re doing everything right for your health — eating clean, journaling, sleeping early — but you’re still bloated, anxious, and running on fumes? You might be stuck in the same trap I was: doing too much, without even realizing it. In this episode, I’m sharing 13 everyday habits that secretly sabotage your gut health and dysregulate your nervous system — and how to shift them for better digestion, more energy, and a calmer mind. We’ll cover: * Why rushing through your day keeps your body in fight-or-flight * The underrated break your body actually needs every 90 minutes * How eating too fast destroys digestion (even with “healthy” food) * The drink that wrecks your gut lining when you have it on an empty stomach * Why “productive rest” is still survival mode * How to spot — and break — scarcity mindset in your body If you’re healing from hormonal acne, bloating, fatigue, or burnout, these small but powerful shifts can make all the difference in your gut-healing and nervous system recovery journey. CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro01:13 – Soft and flow vs. hard and fast02:59 – What you need every 90 minutes03:50 – The habit that slows gut motility without you knowing04:53 – We do this without even thinking5:25 – The sneaky habit that shows up at every meal6:18 – The drink thats messing up your gut lining7:04 – The calendar habit that keeps you wired7:42 – Ignoring your body’s signals8:56 – How replaying conversations spikes your cortisol10:00 – Being too logical11:24 – Why “productive rest” is still survival mode12:45 – Stop saying yes13:39 – The mindset holding you back 🔗 LINKS → join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter 📲 SOCIALS → website: https://www.artofanna.com → links: https://www.artofanna.com/links → instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa → tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna → youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@artofannaa 💌 CONTACT → hello@artofanna.com gut health tips, nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, bloating solutions, heal hormonal acne naturally, Root Reset protocol, digestion tips, stress management, women’s health podcast, subconscious habits, TCM healing, cycle syncing, mind-body connection

I used to think a “night routine” meant candles, skincare, and journaling under a weighted blanket. But the truth? I was spiraling in bed at midnight, bloated, overstimulated, and wondering why I woke up anxious every day. If your evenings feel like chaos but you keep trying to “win the morning,” this one’s for you. In this episode, I walk you through the real, unsexy rituals I started doing before 10PM that actually helped calm my nervous system — no aesthetics, no perfection. We talk about digestion, sleep anxiety, late-night overthinking, and why your body doesn’t care about magnesium if you’re still doomscrolling. You’ll leave with a handful of $0 rituals and a softer, more sustainable way to wind down — especially if you’re healing from burnout, gut issues, or just being “on” all the time. If this hit, send it to a friend who’s rebuilding their nervous system from scratch. CHAPTERS 00:00 – The truth about morning anxiety 01:10 – 1. The oil that helps me debloat before bed 01:48 – 2. A zero-cost practice that instantly calms my body 02:22 – 3. The bedtime ritual I do for lymph + sleep 03:30 – 4. Teas based on my cycle phase 04:35 – 5. The low cost supplement combo that helps me stay asleep 05:09 – 6. Do this at sunset 5:30 – 7. Disconnect from the world 6:17 – 8. Eat like a senior 6:44 – 9. The most underrated (and free) bedtime ritual 7:42 – 10. My one rule for podcasts and books at night 8:29 – Bonus tip 9:09 How to not feel overwhelmed by a night routine 9:51 The biggest realization I had about my nervous system 🔗 LINKS → join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter 📲 SOCIALS → website: https://www.artofanna.com → links: https://www.artofanna.com/links → instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa → tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna → youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@artofannaa 💌 CONTACT → hello@artofanna.com nervous system healing, bedtime routine, burnout recovery, hormone healing, sleep anxiety, high-functioning anxiety, gut health, hormone health, women’s health 30s, healing journey, wellness podcast, cycle syncing, nervous system regulation, holistic wellness, sleep support, bloating at night, castor oil ritual, gua sha benefits, screen-free routine, realistic wellness, non-aesthetic rituals, tea for sleep, tea for PMS, magnesium for sleep, $0 wellness tips, vagus nerve reset, healing from hustle, sleep routine women, nervous system support, wellness rituals

It’s time to get brutally honest about wellness bullsht.* In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest wellness scams I fell for in my 20s—thinking I was being "that girl" chasing health and self-improvement... but I was really just wrecking my hormones, gut, skin, and nervous system. If you've ever been influenced by wellness trends like: * * Intermittent fasting & fasted workouts * Birth control for "clear skin" * Cold green smoothies & raw salads * HIIT every damn day * Cutting carbs + bingeing on “healthy” snacks * Overloading on supplements * Biohacking without fixing the basics This episode is your wake-up call. We're talking about the hidden side of wellness culture, why your body might be rebelling against your routines, and what actually works for sustainable gut, skin, and hormone health. 🎧 Listen if you’re ready to: * * Stop wasting money on wellness fads * Heal your gut, skin, and hormones for real * Ditch the anxiety-driven "optimization" trap * Build your health from the foundation up * Laugh at your past wellness mistakes (because, same lol) Comment below with the biggest wellness trend YOU fell for. Let’s laugh about it together. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:50 The fasting + fasted workouts that wrecked me 01:54 Birth control for acne: My decade-long trap 03:40 Cold smoothies + raw salads = Gut nightmare 04:21 My HIIT obsession and the hormonal fallout 05:50 No-carb diets and bingeing on “healthy” snacks 07:43 My supplement addiction that didn’t solve sh*t 09:00 The expensive biohacking phase that didn’t work 10:26 Part 2: The mindset traps I didn’t see coming 10:33 When “wellness” became toxic productivity 11:15 Thinness & abs does not equal health 11:54 Anxiety isn’t a personality trait—it’s dysregulation 13:00 The toxic belief that you have to earn rest 14:44 What I know now about real wellness (and what I let go of) 16:00 Why the boring basics always win 16:53 You don’t need to fix everything at once 17:13 Real wellness = safety, not control 🔗 LINKS → join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter 📲 SOCIALS → website: https://www.artofanna.com → links: https://www.artofanna.com/links → instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa → tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna → youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@artofannaa 💌 CONTACT → hello@artofanna.com wellness mistakes, gut health, hormone health, nervous system healing, wellness scams, wellness trends, women’s health 20s, healing journey, wellness podcast, hormone healing, gut skin connection, nervous system regulation

if you wake up feeling anxious, wired, or already behind before the day even starts — this episode is for you. i used to think regulating my nervous system meant expensive supplements, breathwork workshops, or adding more to my already chaotic schedule. but the truth is, some of the most powerful tools are free, simple, and actually sustainable. in this episode, i share the 8 things i do before 8am that have helped me reset my nervous system, stabilize my energy, and stop relying on cortisol to function. no gadgets. no guru hacks. just real rituals that work — especially for the high-functioning girlies trying to heal from hustle culture. we get into: * why coffee first thing might be wrecking your gut * the breakfast myth that kept my hormones out of balance * how silent walks changed my mental clarity * somatic shaking, morning pages, oxytocin rituals & more CHAPTERS 00:00 – intro 00:51 – the swap that calms me 01:53 – the meal i stopped skipping 03:07 – my silent morning trick 04:03 – the weird ritual that works 04:49 – 2 minute mind reset 05:48 – free nervous system medicine 06:36 – my unfiltered morning dump 07:35 – this one’s not talked about enough 08:40 – the art of unlearning 🔗 LINKS → join the art of unlearning newsletter https://www.artofanna.com/newsletter → 1 month free on Othership breathwork app https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=1590348936&code=COPILOT1 📲 SOCIALS → website: https://www.artofanna.com→ links: https://www.artofanna.com/links→ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofannaaa→ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/artofanna 💌 CONTACT→ hello@artofanna.com

In this solo episode, I’m walking you through the exact $94/week nervous system healing routine that helped me recover from burnout, chronic anxiety, and cystic acne — without expensive programs or trendy wellness gimmicks. At 29, I hit a breaking point: I was constantly anxious, mentally exhausted, and breaking out with hormonal acne that nothing could fix. I spent thousands on tests, doctors, therapy, and supplements — and nothing worked… until I simplified everything. Inside this episode, I break down: * What I eat (based on Traditional Chinese Medicine & cycle syncing) * Teas and supplements I actually saw results with * What I cut out (like short-form content, over-scheduling, and multitasking) * Skincare + movement shifts that supported real healing * Mindset work and emotional “homework” that changed how I show up Whether you're dealing with burnout, hormonal acne, anxiety, gut issues, or just feel like your nervous system is shot — this episode is for you. ✨ Minimalist, grounded, and healing-focused — this is wellness that actually works. CHAPTERS 00:00 Context setting 00:42 What I eat 01:55 Tea x cycle syncing 02:33 Supplements I actually needed 03:26 Being back to back 04:35 Short form content 05:19 Multitasking 05:36 Repairing skin barrier 06:25 Changing type of workouts 07:08 Mindful eating and chewing 07:40 Actually prioritizing sleep 08:50 Nice to haves but not necessary 10:15 Breathwork + morning pages 10:53 The most important thing I had to change 12:24 3 key takeaways DM me on Instagram @artofanna [https://www.instagram.com/artofanna] — what’s one thing you’ve subtracted that helped your mental or physical health? Follow + leave a review if this episode helped you — it means the world and helps others find this kind of grounded healing content. burnout recovery, nervous system regulation, healing hormonal acne, cycle syncing, Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM acne, mental health podcast, anxiety healing routine, burnout symptoms, nervous system healing, women’s wellness, holistic skincare, stress relief routine, slow living