Almost 30 835. Regulate Your Nervous System for Less Anxiety + More Joy
Jan 13, 2026
Nahid de Belgeonne, a somatic educator and author of Soothe, dives into the fascinating realm of nervous system regulation. She discusses how movement impacts mental clarity and addresses the hidden causes of high-achiever anxiety and burnout. Nahid highlights the connection between body posture and emotional tension while offering vital tools like breathwork and self-awareness practices. She critiques superficial self-care trends and emphasizes the need for deep, meaningful regulation techniques to foster joy and safety in daily life.
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Personal Path To Somatic Work
- Nahid de Belgeonne learned nervous system work after experiencing illness and burnout from ignoring bodily signals.
- She developed The Human Method by trialing somatic movement on herself and clients to recover from anxiety and burnout.
Body And Brain Are One Communication System
- The nervous system is an ongoing communication loop between brain, spinal cord, organs and body, not just 'mind' vs 'body'.
- Muscular tension and posture reinforce anxious thought loops because the body signals alarm to the brain.
Start With Sensing Physical Signs
- Sense physical signs of anxiety first (clenched jaw, tight chest, raised shoulders) to know where to start.
- Use movement and breath to shift the body so the brain stops confirming the stressed state.
