The Vital Side Podcast

Themes: Nervous System Regulation, Trauma/Stress Responses, Entrepreneurship Episode: How aware are you of the state of your own nervous system? Cait educates listeners on how to recognize symptoms and presentations of these different states, and how to identify which one you (or your clients) are in.  Show Notes: -The six nervous system states; yellow, red, green, and three hybrid states -What is “mapping?” ; determining which state you are in (and why this matters) -Green: grounded and at ease; Yellow: fight or flight state; red: shutdown mode -Diving into the blended “freeze” state  -Cait shares her checklist for identifying which state you are in  Resources: -Click here to view Cait’s IG post on mapping (as mentioned in the episode) -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Click here for Cait’s FREE Masterclass -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website   

Themes: Nervous System Regulation, Perfectionism, Anxiety & Stress Episode: How can you combat the harmful effects of perfectionist habits? Lindsay shares how to get to the bottom of where perfectionism begins in childhood, and how to to move past these habits so that you can realign your inner self to reflect the life you want to live.  Show Notes: -Reset sale announcement  -How perfectionism can present itself in your daily life -Lindsay leads listeners through an activity to bring awareness around how perfectionism could be affecting you; getting to the bottom of where you perfectionism could have started in childhood; how to combat these patterns and rewrite your behaviors/stress responses -Finding new pathways and coping mechanisms to combat your learned perfectionism behaviors  Resources: -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Click here and use code BRAINLOVE to get your first month of Reboot for only $5 (as mentioned in the episode) -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website  -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Click here for Cait’s FREE Masterclass *ALL the content talked about in these episodes should not be used as medical advice. These episodes are to be used for informational purposes only.  

Themes: EFT, Nervous System Regulation, Trauma Healing Episode: What exactly is EFT tapping and how can it help you regulate your nervous system? Brad Yates joins Lindsay and Cait to discuss the transformative tool of EFT. Hear how Brad discovered the benefits of EFT, why it works, and how you can begin putting it into practice in your own life.  Speaker, teacher, and best-selling author Brad Yates knows that we all have greatness within us, and he’s made it his mission to help people reveal it. Brad is known internationally for his creative and often humorous use of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as Tapping. He combines tapping with positive psychology to help others overcome the fears that hold them back and redefine themselves in a positive light. When Brad isn’t on stage, you can find him on his YouTube channel, which has grown to over 1300 videos, with over 44 million views and 269K subscribers. Show Notes: -Reset, A 7-Day Brain Retraining Course Sale Announcement -Introduction to Brad; where he started and how he came to study EFT; his experience from his first workshop under Gary Craig (the founder of EFT) until now; discussing his popular YouTube channel -Defining EFT: Emotional Freedom Techniques -Understanding the stress response and the function of our amygdala in nervous system regulation -”Rewriting the story” of our own trauma/stress responses; how our bodies try to keep us safe  --Why/how EFT can be used in your daily life; managing stress and anxiety; how EFT helps you regulate your nervous system; why practicing EFT is “energy hygiene” - Brad leads Lindsay and Cait through an EFT exercise Resources: -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Find Brad on Youtube here -Visit Brad’s website here -Click here and use code BRAINLOVE to get your first month of Reboot for only $5 (as mentioned in the episode) -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website  -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Click here for Cait’s FREE Masterclass *ALL the content talked about in these episodes should not be used as medical advice. These episodes are to be used for informational purposes only.  

Themes: Pregnancy, Nervous System Regulation, Personal Development Episode: How can you stay regulated during a time where everything is constantly changing, including your own body? Cait takes listeners through her own experiences during the first trimester of her first pregnancy! Learn practical tools you can use to keep your nervous system regulated during the many phases and changes of pregnancy.  Show Notes: -”I’m pregnant!” Cait tells us the story of how she found out she was pregnant and how she revealed the happy news to her husband -Reflecting on the physical symptoms of her first trimester: specifically nausea and difficulty with food -Cait’s three different approaches to the new symptoms she experienced: implementing “tools” of nervous system regulation, embracing/sitting with the symptoms, and finding healthy distractions -Learning to flex your “somatic discernment muscle” -Cait shares the beginning of her birthing plans and medical team  Resources: -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Click here for Cait’s FREE Masterclass -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website  *ALL the content talked about in these episodes should not be used as medical advice. These episodes are to be used for informational purposes only.  

Themes: Mental Health, Nervous System Regulation, Trauma Trigger warning: This episodes contains themes of suicide, PTSD, and child abuse  If you are in crisis or feeling suicidal, call 988 (Veterans, press 1) or text 838255 Episode: How do you know when it’s time to seek help for mental health concerns? And where do you even start? Veteran, author, and mental health advocate Doug Paul Fleming joins Cait and Lindsay to tell his story of overcoming a lifetime of trauma, both from childhood and from being a member of the U.S military. Hear the inspiring story of how Doug turned his pain into purpose, and has dedicated his life to helping others with PTSD move through their trauma. D. Paul Fleming is a retired & disabled US Navy Veteran, Life Coach, Business Consultant, and a published Author. In alignment with his Native American heritage and spiritual gifts he is also a seasoned holy man, spiritual advisor, and healer. Mr. Fleming’s book, 2442 Steps To Crazy, is a true story about personal transformation and overcoming childhood abuse and trauma at the hands of a tyrant family member. His mission is to advocate for Veterans and help others heal from trauma, PTSD, and child abuse. He’s been married for almost 4 decades, raised 6 children, and enjoys 9 grand children. Show Notes: -Introduction to Reboot with Vital-side, from Lindsay -Doug shares his personal story of how he began to address his trauma after years of suppressing his emotions; his process of getting diagnosed with PTSD -How writing his book, 2442 Steps to Crazy, led Doug to discovering freedom and healing from his childhood trauma  -The four aspects of our existence that we need to work through our trauma with: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual  -Doug walks listeners through some parts of his military experience  -Figuring out how your trauma is truly affecting you, and where to go from there; finding your  “starting point” -Addressing the stigma around mental health Resources: If you are in crisis or feeling suicidal, call 988 (Veterans, press 1) or text 838255 -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Visit Doug’s website here -Email Doug at dpaul@blackrockbooks.com -Click here to find Doug’s first book, 2442 Steps to Crazy -Click here to follow Doug on: Facebook and Instagram -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website  -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Click here for Cait’s FREE Masterclass *ALL the content talked about in these episodes should not be used as medical advice. These episodes are to be used for informational purposes only.  

Themes: Nervous System Health, The Freeze Response, Trauma-Informed Healing Episode: What does the trauma response of “freeze” look like in daily life? Cait unpacks the reality of how “freeze” manifests, because it’s not only the well known “deer-in-the-headlights” reaction. Find out how you can tell when your body is stuck in “freeze,” and how to make small, manageable changes to bring your body back into a regulated state.  Show Notes: -Neurosomatics Program announcement - Cait invites you to book an Enrollment call with her & her colleague, Laura Larios, to learn more about their NeuroSomatics Certification program and explore if it’s a fit for you! -What are the tell-tale signs of living/working from freeze? (inability to say no, overthinking/excessive internal activity, feeling like you are going in circles) -Acute versus functional freeze states -How freeze state (or any nervous system response) affects our daily lives; how it spills from one area of our lives to another; bringing awareness to the physical sensations of being in freeze -Cait’s tips/advice on how to move out of freeze via “titration” : small, slow changes  Resources: -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Click here for Cait’s FREE Masterclass -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website  *ALL the content talked about in these episodes should not be used as medical advice. These episodes are to be used for informational purposes only.  

Themes: Fertility and Pregnancy, Nutrition, Nervous System Regulation Episode: How can you tell if you are energetically prepared for pregnancy? Registered dietitian Kaely McDevitt joins Lindsay to discuss less-talked about aspects of pregnancy prep. Learn why being energetically abundant before becoming pregnant is so important. Hear how Kaely helps her clients prepare their minds and bodies for pregnancy.  Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients reclaim their energy, optimize fertility and overcome hormone symptoms through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health first hand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to build health from a place of connection: to self, to nature and to community. Show Notes: -Kaely’s journey as a registered dietitian who specializes in women’s health; the importance of incorporating nervous system/stress regulation and hormone health into how she helps her clients -Learning to be intentional with your health and wellness; optimizing your bodys’ functioning when preparing for pregnancy -Finding a regulated perspective to approach your fertility journey with -What Kaely recommends to do during a six month period to prepare your body for pregnancy; why “pouring into yourself” before pregnancy is important -Trusting the process during your journey to pregnancy; “the body doesn’t make mistakes” -Two tools to start with during pregnancy prep: nourishment and minerals -Why pregnancy is so energetically depleting; making sure you are “overflowing” with energy before you conceive -More tips and resources from Kaely on pregnancy prep/nutrition, and more   Resources: -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Follow Kaely on Instagram here -Click here for Kaely’s free email series on pregnancy prep -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website  -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Click here for Cait’s FREE Masterclass

Themes: Womens’ Health, Pelvic Floor Health, Nervous System Regulation Episode: How important is your pelvic floor health in relation to staying grounded and regulated? Cait and Lindsay have a talk with Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Veronica Rottman. Veronica tells listeners how she helps her clients heal their trauma from where it is rooted in the nervous system, and how our pelvic floor can be directly indicative of the state of our nervous system. Hear Veronica’s advice for kick starting your own pelvic floor health journey. Show Notes: -Neurosomatics Program announcement - Cait invites you to book an Enrollment call with her & her colleague, Laura Larios, to learn more about their NeuroSomatics Certification program and explore if it’s a fit for you! -What led Veronica to pursue a career helping women improve their pelvic floor health  -Defining the pelvic floor and its’ functions in the body; distinguishing it from the pelvic bowl -Bridging the gap between pelvic floor health and nervous system dysregulation/trauma; connecting to the female body -Exploring how dysregulation/trauma manifests in physical symptoms felt in the pelvic floor -How better pelvic floor help can improve chronic symptoms -Actions you can take to bring more awareness around your pelvic floor health Resources: -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Visit Veronica’s website here -Follow Veronica on Instagram here -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Click here for Cait’s FREE Masterclass -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website  *ALL the content talked about in these episodes should not be used as medical advice. These episodes are to be used for informational purposes only.  

Themes: Manifestation, Nervous System Regulation Episode: Do you find yourself frustrated because of manifestations not coming to fruition? Lindsay outlines common mistakes and misconceptions associated with manifestation. Learn how to manifest in a way that harnesses positive energy without forcing it, and how to implement a new and aligned manifestation practice.  Show Notes: -Reboot program announcement -The crossover between brain retraining (nervous system regulation) and manifestation -A possible reason that your affirmations aren’t working: Your body needs to be in an optimized state of healing before you use manifestation tools; learning to trust your body and bridge this gap -The energetic piece of manifestation work; somatic experiencing -Tips on how to proactively release your emotions  -Creating a manifestation protocol that aligns with your personal core values Resources: -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Click here to learn more about Lindsay’s program Reboot, as mentioned in the episode -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website  -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Click here for Cait’s FREE Masterclass *ALL the content talked about in these episodes should not be used as medical advice. These episodes are to be used for informational purposes only.  

Themes: Self Worth, Imposter Syndrome, Personal and Professional Development, Nervous System Regulation Episode: How do you evaluate your own self worth? Leadership coach Tiffany Houser joins Cait to discuss how important it is to realize that your self worth is simply inherent. Hear how Tiffany helps her clients detach their self worth from their productivity. Learn how you can bring awareness to the roots of your negative ideas around your own worth, and reconstruct those ideas to believe in your own inherent worthiness and value.  Tiffany Houser is an executive & leadership coach and founder of EVOLVE, and is on a mission to create experiences for senior leaders and founders to transform self-worth, authentic leadership style, vision, and purpose. Tiffany believes in cultivating compassionate, responsible, inclusive, and empowered leaders at all levels in your organization. Through her 1:1 coaching, she uncovers hidden self-worth struggles and equips leaders with the tools to create clarity, confidence, trust and impact. Tiffany is also the Creator of  Self Worth Advantage® which provides leaders and their people partners with strategies and a framework to leave the imposter feelings behind for good. Tiffany is a Michigan alum, a former SoulCycle Instructor and DJ, and serves on the Board of Becky's Fund. Tiffany fills up her cup with her partner Jay, their dog Coconut, and their adventurous life together. Show Notes: -Neurosomatics Program announcement - Cait invites you to book an Enrollment call with her & her colleague, Laura Larios, to learn more about their NeuroSomatics Certification program and explore if it’s a fit for you! -Intro to Tiffany and her transformational journey; how Tiffany identified self worth as a gap in the needs of her clients  -The meaning of self worth; the inherent value of every human being; the only one who can compromise our self worth is ourselves; deconstructing the things/people we used to place our self worth in -Dropping the word “syndrome” and approaching it as “imposter feelings” instead; practically applying a healthy sense of self worth in your life  -Finding the root causes of your negative feelings towards yourself and why this is important to Tiffany’s work with her clients  -Our worth is not attached to our productivity  -Evaluating the language you use towards/about yourself and others; “Language Lab”; evaluating how you react/respond to moments of intensity  -More about Tiffany’s Self Worth Advantage® program and how to get connected with her  Resources: -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Visit Tiffany’s website here -Follow Tiffany on Instagram here -Click here to book an enrollment call for Neurosomatics (as mentioned in the episode) -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Click here for Cait’s FREE Masterclass -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website  *ALL the content talked about in these episodes should not be used as medical advice. These episodes are to be used for informational purposes only.