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Ever wonder why a single tone can soften your shoulders, slow your breath, and make buried feelings easier to face? I sit down with Jessica Rule of Osprey Rising and returning friend Ashley Weir to unpack how sound therapy and Reiki help the nervous system shift from constant alert to genuine safety. Jessica’s story moves from childhood sensitivity and painful school stigma to her first Reiki session, the emotional release that followed, and the calling that led her to build a practice around sound baths, energy work, and even animal Reiki.

We dig into the science and the felt sense. Sound stimulates the auricular branch of the vagus nerve, easing anxiety, helping inflammation, and creating conditions where healing can happen. Jessica explains how she designs a session—starting with brighter tones, deepening into grounding gongs and drums, then gently bringing listeners back—so people can leave calm and clear, not groggy. She shares why adding vocals became a turning point, how voice carries frequency and trust, and what happens when a cat named Finn relaxes under a soft chant. From ICU humming to cultural songs at life’s edge, we explore voice as medicine and sound as community.

If meditation feels hard or talk therapy hits a wall, our conversation offers an accessible bridge. You’ll learn practical ways to start, what to expect at a first sound bath, how to notice which tones soothe or stir, and why consistency matters. We also talk integration: blending energy work with therapy, building a supportive circle, and using simple practices—self-Reiki, journaling affirmations, grounding outdoors—to stay regulated between sessions. Ready to feel sound rather than just hear it? Press play, then share what practice helps you come home to yourself.

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Burnout doesn’t vanish with a long weekend. It lingers in your bones, in the shaky hands before a meeting, in the late-night scroll that steals your sleep. Today, we sit down with RN and board-certified nurse coach Abby Payne to chart a grounded path out of chronic stress, people pleasing, and screen compulsion—one nervous system-friendly step at a time.

Abby’s story runs from critical care through cannabis nursing to trauma-informed coaching, and her biggest unlock was scientific: the endocannabinoid system. Stress and nutrient-poor habits drain it, while breath, sunlight, movement, and mindful nutrition replenish it. That frame turns “self-care” from fluff into physiology. We also unpack people pleasing as the fawn response—a survival strategy that trades authenticity for external safety—and how somatic awareness, from shaking to tight shoulders, can guide us back to regulation and self-trust.

If your phone feels like a slot machine in your pocket, you’ll love Abby’s breakdown of the habit loop—trigger, craving, response, reward—and why willpower alone fails against dopamine economics. She offers practical digital boundaries: automated grayscale at night to mute visual hooks, foolproof blocking apps that put your best self in charge, and a gentle taper plan paired with skills that soothe the root triggers. We go deep on 4-7-8 breathing for vagal tone, targeted meditation as physical therapy for the brain, and science-based hypnosis to update the subconscious stories that keep you stuck.

By the end, you’ll have a clear, humane blueprint to reduce screen time, lower anxiety, and rebuild motivation without perfectionism. It’s not about rejecting tech; it’s about choosing presence over autopilot and worthiness over approval. If you’re ready to reclaim your time and your peace, press play, take a slow exhale, and join us.

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Pelvic health should be simple to talk about, yet most of us only notice our pelvic floor when something goes wrong—leaks during workouts, urgency on a long shift, pain with intimacy, or stubborn constipation. We invited occupational therapist and yoga teacher Becca Meredith to open the door with clarity and care. She walks us through what the pelvic floor actually is, why tone can be too low or too high, and how breath, posture, and the nervous system shape everything from bladder signals to sex and recovery after birth.

We get practical about real-life patterns: nurses and teachers holding pee all day, kids avoiding school bathrooms, and the brain–bladder connection that gets dull when we delay. Becca explains how she assesses alignment through the thoracic spine, sacrum, and hips, why internal work is only one option—and always consent-based—and how external fascial release, mindful cues, and targeted strength can change reflexes fast. A case of workout-related leaks shows how pairing bridges, adductor activation, and smart Kegels can build control without obsessing over contractions. We also dig into constipation as a hidden driver of leaks, bedwetting routines that help, and hydration that supports an even-tempered bladder.

Our conversation spans pregnancy prep, VBAC considerations, postpartum diastasis, prolapse support, and the shifting terrain of perimenopause. Becca shares why hypertonic floors need down-training, not more squeezing, and how breath into the back ribs can unlock the back of the pelvic floor. She also previews Arvigo Mayan Abdominal Therapy for scar tissue, endometriosis, cesarean recovery, and a gentler path to restore organ mobility. The throughline is hopeful and human: when we create safety, listen to the body, and train with intention, strength follows softness.

If pelvic health has felt confusing or off-limits, this is your guide to clear language, actionable steps, and compassionate care. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help more listeners find trustworthy pelvic health support.

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