Ever notice how bravery isn’t about feeling fearless—but doing the hard thing anyway, even when your palms are sweaty and your brain is begging you to binge Netflix instead?

Today’s guest is here to show us what it actually means to lead ourselves bravely—from the inside out. We’re talking mindset shifts, bold action, and the kinds of relationships that pull us forward instead of drain us dry.

If you’ve ever wondered how to show up more powerfully in the face of challenge, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I’m joined by leadership coach, Marine Corps veteran, and corporate consultant Jill Schulman—and we’re breaking down what it actually means to be brave (and no, it’s not about being fearless or reckless).

Jill shares the science of courage—how it works in your brain, how it builds over time, and why it's directly linked to your happiness, resilience, and sense of purpose.

We’re diving into:
✔️ The two biggest myths about bravery that keep women stuck
✔️ Why courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about being values-led
✔️ How your nervous system plays a role in both fear and courage
✔️ Practical tools to build your “bravery muscle” without frying your system
✔️ What it means to be smart brave vs. stupid brave
✔️ Why community, vulnerability, and mindset are non-negotiables for bold leadership

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I’m just not brave like her” or “I’ll do it when I feel ready”—this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Press play to learn how to take brave action in small, doable steps—without bypassing your body, blowing past your bandwidth, or betraying what matters most.

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• Previous Episode
• Overcoming Trauma and Discovering Your Courage for Change
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• Don’t Underestimate the Power of Play! How to Overcome Perfectionism, Fear of Judgment, and Self-Doubt
• How to Know if It’s Your Intuition or Fear Speaking

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You’ve read the books. You’ve tried the deep breaths. You’ve told yourself, “Just calm down.”

But when overwhelm hits? Your body’s still on edge—clenched jaw, tense shoulders, short fuse.

Here’s the truth: you can’t out-think a dysregulated nervous system.

Because when your brain is flooded with stress hormones, logic and willpower go offline.

In this episode of Alive & Well, we’re unpacking what really happens in your body when you're overwhelmed—and why somatic tools (not more hacks or habits) are the key to feeling calm, grounded, and in control again.

💡 Inside, you’ll learn:

• What happens in your brain and body during a stress response
  
  
• Why traditional productivity and self-help advice often fails in moments of overwhelm
  
  
• 5 powerful, simple grounding techniques that work with your biology—not against it
  
  
  

You’ll walk away with practical, easy-to-use tools like:
✔️ The physiological sigh
✔️ Body tapping
✔️ Eye presses
✔️ Heel drops
✔️ Vagus nerve stimulation

If you’ve ever felt hijacked by stress or scrambled by anxiety, this episode gives you the body-based roadmap back to center.

Because real regulation doesn’t start in your head—it starts in your body.

Related Episodes to Explore:

• Previous Episode
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• Overwhelmed & Overcommitted? How to Optimize Your Capacity
• Decluttering Strategies for the Busy Mom
• 3 Reasons Perfectionism Is Keeping You Overwhelmed (and How to Break Free)
• Overwhelm, Brain Fog, and Irritability? 10 Ways a Dysregulated Nervous System Shows Up in Your Body

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