We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits Gather At The Well: Turn Down the Volume - Boundaries, Stress, and the Architecture of Recovery - Lindsey Fuller
Turn Down the Alarm, Tune Into the Signal.
That feeling of stress isn't a sign you're broken—it's your body's brilliant security system asking for your attention. It's a powerful signal that, when truly heard, guides you directly to deeper self-care and genuine resilience.
That nagging feeling of stress? It's simply your nervous system alarm stuck on full blast. It isn't a failure; it’s a profound signal gently inviting you to tend to your deepest needs.
Step in with us to embrace the art of regulation, not resistance. Lindsey shares her comforting guidance on how to actively turn down that volume and truly tune into your body’s quiet wisdom. You'll learn to craft healthy boundaries—those kind, firm limits that protect your precious energy and bring immediate calm to your system.
Ready to find your ease and greater inner awareness? Tune in for the journey 🧘♀️
Episode Highlights:
- Reframing Stress: Stress as a sign of unmet needs; introduction to boundaries and the importance of self-care (02:25)
- Somatic Scan: Turning the Volume Down (3:20)
- The Science of Stress (11:00)
- Utilising Boundaries for Peace (13:10)
- Rebecca Somatic Movement Practice (17:24)
- Self-Study to Interpret and Regulate Stress (22:13)
- Revenge Procrastination (25:00)
- Self-Care as a Conversation (30:00)
- Resetting the Alarm (31:32)
- Closing: Practice of turning down stress, micro-dosing wellness, and fostering a rhythm of rest (33:02)
Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/turndownthevolume
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