Building Resilience

Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That’s not how I meant it to come out…” or felt the sting of someone else’s words lingering long after? The truth is, our words have weight—and they either build or break. But it’s not just what we say; it’s how we say it, and even more, how we’re showing up in our nervous system when we do.In this episode of the Building Resilience Podcast, we explore the invisible but powerful role your nervous system plays in communication. Are you speaking from safety—or from survival? Are your words landing as support or as a threat?Join me as we unpack:• What it means to be a builder or a wrecker in everyday interactions• How nervous system cues influence how your words are received• Real-life strategies to communicate with more compassion, clarity, and regulation• Why co-regulation matters—and what isn’t your responsibility• And six practical tools you can start using today to build better connectionsNervous System Journaling Club:https://www.skool.com/nervous-system-journaling-club/about?ref=06e003b61b8148ebbafd3a067f3cc2e1Get My Resilience Journal to help you learn about nervous system regulation: 📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care📌 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mental+health+Journal&hidden-keywords=B0DNRSLV9F&ref=nb_sb_noss_1📌 Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/Mental-Journal-Anxiety-Management-Self-Care/dp/B0DNRSLV9F/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N5IUVWcPthGPmTEq-jxcQPIk6tJpD99-XnLM99GwSBXJAkLyMdFN0CDDHLFdHGcc6EyM4DO8tnnH7ji7szBwh9d_76vqB8xH_Je8QPF3ROg.IGiR3gw4FamENcFMJSSGVx4FuM81aMBrYya9EStW-lY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Mental%2Bhealth%2BJournal&qid=1742349206&sr=8-1&th=1This episode is a gentle but eye-opening invitation to reflect, reset, and rewire how you show up in your relationships—with yourself and others. Let’s build better, together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you feel constantly on edge, wired but exhausted, or like you’re just going through the motions of life? You might be stuck in survival mode—and not even know it.In this episode of the Building Resilience Podcast, we’ll unpack what it means to have a dysregulated nervous system and how it can silently shape your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and even your physical health. We’ll walk through 10 often-overlooked signs that your nervous system might be stuck in survival mode—from chronic tension and trouble sleeping to overthinking, burnout, and people-pleasing.You’ll also learn three simple, science-backed strategies to start bringing your system back to a place of safety and resilience. These aren’t your typical “self-care” tips—they’re practical, body-based tools you can use anytime, anywhere.✨ Plus, there’s a special invitation to join the Nervous System Journaling Club on the Skool platform—a supportive community rooted in connection, creativity, and healing.Nervous System Journaling Club:https://www.skool.com/nervous-system-journaling-club/about?ref=06e003b61b8148ebbafd3a067f3cc2e1Get My Resilience Journal📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care📌 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mental+health+Journal&hidden-keywords=B0DNRSLV9F&ref=nb_sb_noss_1📌 Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/Mental-Journal-Anxiety-Management-Self-Care/dp/B0DNRSLV9F/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N5IUVWcPthGPmTEq-jxcQPIk6tJpD99-XnLM99GwSBXJAkLyMdFN0CDDHLFdHGcc6EyM4DO8tnnH7ji7szBwh9d_76vqB8xH_Je8QPF3ROg.IGiR3gw4FamENcFMJSSGVx4FuM81aMBrYya9EStW-lY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Mental%2Bhealth%2BJournal&qid=1742349206&sr=8-1&th=1If you’re ready to stop running on fumes and start feeling safe in your body again, this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever considered that the secret to a healthier mind and a stronger relationship might be found behind the shower curtain?In this fun and enlightening episode, Leah welcomes her friend and fellow entrepreneur, Neta Talmor, for a refreshingly candid conversation about how sharing a daily ritual like showering with your partner can deepen your connection, boost creativity, improve your mood, and even regulate your nervous system.Together, they explore:• Why showering together is not just about physical intimacy• How daily rituals can build emotional closeness and strengthen relationships• The science-backed benefits of warm water on your mood, nervous system, and creativity• How shared rituals can co-regulate and emotionally ground us• Cold water exposure as a tool to build nervous system resilience• Creative ways to make this ritual work, even for busy parents!Plus, Neta shares her perspective on how this simple, luxurious habit has sustained her marriage of over 30 years—and why it’s her favorite mental health and relationship hack.💡 Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, navigating parenthood, or just curious about nervous system health, this episode is packed with insights and laughter you won’t want to miss.⸻Nervous System Journaling Club:https://www.skool.com/nervous-system-journaling-club/about?ref=06e003b61b8148ebbafd3a067f3cc2e1Get My Resilience Journal📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care📌 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mental+health+Journal&hidden-keywords=B0DNRSLV9F&ref=nb_sb_noss_1📌 Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/Mental-Journal-Anxiety-Management-Self-Care/dp/B0DNRSLV9F/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N5IUVWcPthGPmTEq-jxcQPIk6tJpD99-XnLM99GwSBXJAkLyMdFN0CDDHLFdHGcc6EyM4DO8tnnH7ji7szBwh9d_76vqB8xH_Je8QPF3ROg.IGiR3gw4FamENcFMJSSGVx4FuM81aMBrYya9EStW-lY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Mental%2Bhealth%2BJournal&qid=1742349206&sr=8-1&th=1This journal is designed to help you regulate your nervous system, process emotions, and build resilience. Scroll through the Amazon reviews—you’ll see firsthand how people struggling with anxiety have found it helpful.If this video spoke to you, please comment, or share it with someone who could use it. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode on building your most resilient life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve been trying to think your way out of anxiety, it’s time to flip the script.In this continuation from last week’s episode, we dive deeper into the truth that anxiety isn’t just in your mind—it lives in your body. And that’s where real healing begins.Join me as we explore three practical, body-based frameworks to help you break the anxiety cycle by creating a sense of internal safety, reconnecting with your nervous system, and interrupting the alarm signals that keep anxiety looping.🔍 In This Episode:• Why traditional thought-based approaches often don’t work for anxiety• How to stop fueling the “alarm cycle” between the brain and body• The ABC Method: Awareness, Befriending the body, and Compassion• The STOP Method: A simple acronym to interrupt anxious thought spirals• The Safety Sequence: My signature 3-step process to help retrain your nervous systemThese are the same powerful tools I teach in my journal, in my programs, and now inside the Nervous System Journaling Club—a new membership community for regulation through journaling and doodling. You can join here: https://www.skool.com/nervous-system-journaling-club/about?ref=06e003b61b8148ebbafd3a067f3cc2e1Get My Resilience Journal📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care📌 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mental+health+Journal&hidden-keywords=B0DNRSLV9F&ref=nb_sb_noss_1📌 Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/Mental-Journal-Anxiety-Management-Self-Care/dp/B0DNRSLV9F/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N5IUVWcPthGPmTEq-jxcQPIk6tJpD99-XnLM99GwSBXJAkLyMdFN0CDDHLFdHGcc6EyM4DO8tnnH7ji7szBwh9d_76vqB8xH_Je8QPF3ROg.IGiR3gw4FamENcFMJSSGVx4FuM81aMBrYya9EStW-lY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Mental%2Bhealth%2BJournal&qid=1742349206&sr=8-1&th=1This journal is designed to help you regulate your nervous system, process emotions, and build resilience. Scroll through the Amazon reviews—you’ll see firsthand how people struggling with anxiety have found it helpful.✨ If this episode resonated, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share on YouTube—or follow and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps more people find this work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anxiety isn’t just in your mind—it’s in your body. If you’ve ever felt stuck in overthinking, stress, and self-doubt, no matter how hard you try to think your way out of it, this episode is for you.In today’s episode of Building Resilience, we’re diving into the real root cause of anxiety—why it happens, why traditional approaches don’t always work, and how shifting your focus from your mind to your body can change everything.And yes, we’re also talking about Inside Out 2’s Anxiety—because sometimes, it really does feel like anxiety is running the show.What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why anxiety isn’t just about your thoughts—it’s a nervous system issue✅ How your body sends danger signals to your brain (and what that means)✅ Why mindset work, therapy, and even medication don’t always work✅ How your nervous system state fuels your thoughts (not the other way around)✅ The 80/20 Rule of nervous system communication (hint: your body is in charge!)✅ Why you can’t think your way out of anxiety—and what to do insteadNext Week: Part 2 – Body-Based Tools to Regulate AnxietyThis episode is just the beginning. Next week, I’ll walk you through practical strategies to shift out of anxiety by working with your nervous system, not against it.[Link] Connections Membership: Join the waitlist! Build resilience and foster growth through nervous system regulation and community support.[Link] It's Not Just Your Thoughts, It's Your Nervous System (with a Creative Twist): A free workshop to map your nervous system and create a calm toolkit with simple, creative techniques. No artistic skills required![Link] The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training: Dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives. 📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care📌 Amazon US: Buy Here📌 Amazon CA: Buy HereLet’s Stay Connected!💡 Follow me on Instagram & Facebook: @leahdavidsonlifecoaching💌 Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter: leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com/newsletter🎧 Enjoyed the episode?Please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps me reach more people with tools for resilience and well-being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever been blindsided by someone’s reaction and thought, where did that come from? Whether it’s a toddler refusing to put on their shoes, a teen with an unexpected attitude, or even a coworker’s sharp remark, our interactions are shaped by something deeper than we realize—our nervous system state.In this episode of Building Resilience, we explore how our nervous system acts as a filter, shaping the way we see and respond to the world. When we start understanding this, everything shifts.What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why we react the way we do—and why our kids, partners, and coworkers do too✅ How past experiences shape our nervous system responses✅ Why some people keep repeating unhealthy relationship patterns✅ How to identify nervous system states (Team Hyper, Hypo, or Resilient)✅ Practical strategies to respond with intention rather than react✅ How regulating your own nervous system can shift the entire dynamic of a relationshipIf you’ve ever wondered why certain people trigger you or why some relationships feel harder than others, this episode will help you see interactions through a new lens—one that leads to greater understanding, connection, and resilience.Resources & Links[Link] Connections Membership: Join the waitlist! Build resilience and foster growth through nervous system regulation and community support.[Link] It's Not Just Your Thoughts, It's Your Nervous System (with a Creative Twist): A free workshop to map your nervous system and create a calm toolkit with simple, creative techniques. No artistic skills required![Link] The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training: Dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives.Get My Resilience Journal📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care📌 Amazon US: Buy Here📌 Amazon CA: Buy HereLet’s Stay Connected!💡 Follow me on Instagram & Facebook: @leahdavidsonlifecoaching💌 Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter: leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com/newsletter🎧 Enjoyed the episode?Please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps me reach more people with tools for resilience and well-being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if fun was the missing ingredient for a healthier, more resilient nervous system? In this episode of Building Resilience, I sit down with Chris Rich, a certified life coach and self-proclaimed “fun expert,” to talk about why fun isn’t just a luxury—it’s a nervous system reset button.From stomping in puddles to spontaneous adventures, Kris shares simple ways to infuse more fun into everyday life and explains why playfulness is a powerful tool for emotional well-being. If life has been feeling too serious lately, this episode will help you bring joy and lightness back into your days!What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ How fun positively impacts your nervous system✅ Why some people struggle with fun (hint: it’s a nervous system thing!)✅ How to break free from survival mode and invite more play into your life✅ The “FUNdamentals of Fun” – simple ways to look for, create, and share fun✅ The difference between healthy fun vs. distraction/buffering✅ Why fun helps build stronger relationships, reduce stress, and improve mental healthResources & Links[Link] Connections Membership: Join the waitlist! Build resilience and foster growth through nervous system regulation and community support.[Link] It's Not Just Your Thoughts, It's Your Nervous System (with a Creative Twist): A free workshop to map your nervous system and create a calm toolkit with simple, creative techniques. No artistic skills required![Link] The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training: Dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives. Get My Resilience Journal📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care📌 Amazon US: Buy Here📌 Amazon CA: Buy HereWant to better understand your nervous system and how it affects your daily life? My journal is the perfect companion to everything we talk about on the podcast.💻 Free Nervous System Tools & Workshops:🔗 The 30-Second Burnout Solution🔗 Mapping Your Nervous System Workshop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chronic pain is often misunderstood, and many people feel like they have no choice but to live with it. But what if pain could be unlearned? In this episode of Building Resilience, I sit down with Dr. Howard Schubiner, one of the world's leading experts on chronic pain, to explore the science behind pain, the role of the brain in creating pain, and how neuroplasticity allows us to rewire our pain experience.Dr. Schubiner has dedicated his career to understanding the mind-body connection in pain, helping people break free from years—even decades—of chronic suffering. We talk about:✅ The revolutionary science behind how pain is created and why it persists✅ The difference between acute and chronic pain✅ Why traditional medical approaches often fail to address the root cause✅ How emotional pain and stress contribute to physical pain✅ The role of neuroplasticity in healing and how to unlearn pain✅ Actionable strategies to rewire the brain and break free from chronic painWhether you struggle with chronic pain, anxiety, or other unexplained symptoms—or if you have a loved one who does—this episode is packed with insights that could change your life.Resources & Links📘 Dr. Schubiner’s Books: Unlearn Your Pain🖥️ Visit Dr. Schubiner’s Website: https://www.unlearnyourpain.com🎓 Free Coursera Course on Chronic Pain: Reign of Pain🔗 Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS): symptomatic.me🌍 TMS Wiki (Mind-Body Pain Resources): tmswiki.org🧠 Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Training Institute: Find a Practitioner📚 Want to be featured in Dr. Schubiner’s new book? Click here to add your nameGet My Resilience Journal📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care📌 Amazon US: Buy Here📌 Amazon CA: Buy HereConnect & Stay in Touch💡 Follow me on Instagram & Facebook: @leahdavidsonlifecoaching💌 Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter: leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com/newsletter🎧 Enjoyed the episode?Please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps me reach more people with tools for resilience and well-being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if I told you that one of the most powerful tools for calming your nervous system is something you already do every single day? Walking isn't just movement—it’s medicine. It’s a built-in reset button for your body and mind. But when you add intention, it becomes a powerful practice of healing.In this episode of Building Resilience, I guide you through a walking meditation designed to regulate your nervous system. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just need a moment of peace, this practice will help you drop out of your busy mind and into the wisdom of your body.You don’t need special equipment or hours of free time—just yourself, a willingness to be present, and a small patch of ground, indoors or outdoors. Join me as we explore how intentional walking can become a transformative tool for healing and self-care.Resource:▶️ The Resilience Journal – A guided journal to support your mental health and resilience:📍 Amazon.com📍 Amazon.caResources & Links[Link] Connections Membership: Join the waitlist! Build resilience and foster growth through nervous system regulation and community support.[Link] It's Not Just Your Thoughts, It's Your Nervous System (with a Creative Twist): A free workshop to map your nervous system and create a calm toolkit with simple, creative techniques. No artistic skills required![Link] The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training: Dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives. Connect:Could you do me a favor? Please leave a review on your preferred podcast platform—it helps me reach more people. I'd also love to hear your insights or questions!You can find me on:📍 Instagram & Facebook: @leahdavidsonlifecoaching📍 Website: www.leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com📍 Subscribe to my Newsletter: www.leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parenting can feel like a rollercoaster, especially when your child struggles with emotional regulation. One moment, everything is fine, and the next, you're navigating a meltdown in the middle of the grocery store. How do you support your child---and yourself---through these intense emotional waves?As a certified teacher with years of experience working with kids all over the globe, Emily Hamblin was sure motherhood would be a breeze...except it wasn't. It took years for Emily to learn how to not only help her 4 kids (including several “neurospicy” ones) find healthy ways to handle their big emotions, but to handle her own neurodivergent brain's intense emotional responses too. Now, Emily hosts the Enlightening Motherhood podcast and runs the Neurodivergent Survival Kit for moms.On this episode of Building Resilience, Emily shares her journey of discovering that both she and her children are neurodivergent and how that realization transformed her parenting. We explore the connection between nervous system regulation and emotional regulation, the extra challenges faced by neurodivergent families, and why traditional parenting advice often falls short. Connect with Emily:Listen to Emily’s podcast ”Enlightening Motherhood” Visit Emily’s WebsiteFollow her on InstagramGet my Resilience Journal (Amazon US) (Amazon CA)]---your guided companion for building emotional resilience, self-awareness, and inner strength, one reflection at a time.Resources:The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training---dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives.My video series, "The 30 Second Burnout Solution"---a lifeline for those grappling with stress and burnout, especially compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress.Connections Membership---join the waitlist! Build resilience and foster growth through nervous system regulation and community support.It's Not Just Your Thoughts, It's Your Nervous System (with a Creative Twist)---A free workshop to map your nervous system and create a calm toolkit with simple, creative techniques. No artistic skills required!Connect:Please leave a review on your preferred podcast platform---it helps me reach more and more people.You can also pay me a visit on Facebook or Instagram. You can also find me on my website and book a mini session with me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.