The Vital Side Podcast

Themes: Trauma Healing, Nervous System Regulation Episode: What is the real definition of “trauma?” In this episode, Lindsay and Cait get vulnerable about their personal traumas from childhood and how they manifested in their adult lives. Learn how finding safety in your body and environment can lead to suppressed trauma showing itself in adulthood, and steps to take to bring conscious awareness to the needs of your inner child. 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! -Why trauma can show up in adulthood (your body finally feels safe enough to process it); the wide definition of trauma; little T and big T -The different types of trauma & what trauma really is; “stored survival stress” -Cait speaking about her childhood and how trauma came up for her in adulthood -Lindsay’s experience with repetitive patterns in her adult life that mirror her childhood trauma -Connecting with your inner self/inner child -Creating conscious awareness around your trauma and learning how to change your body’s response to it  Resources: -Follow Rewire 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.  

Themes: Nervous System Regulation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Personal Growth, Workplace Wellness Episode: What is the correlation between success in business and a regulated nervous system? Cait is joined on the podcast by Michelle King, NeuroSomatic Executive Coach and a student of Cait’s NeuroSomatics program. Learn why nervous system regulation is the future of business, how it can improve leadership styles, and how it can guide you to access your highest potential through cultivating more radical responsibility. At the end of the episode, Michelle shares her personal experience being in Cait’s NeuroSomatics nervous system training program, and how it’s supported her to deepen her coaching skills & grow her business. Michelle Joy King is a seasoned Conscious Leadership Advisor and NeuroSomatic Executive Coach with over 20 years of experience in human resources. Her expertise lies in reshaping corporate cultures through the innovative VitalCore Method™, which integrates nervous system mapping, thinking style assessments, breathwork and customized team-building solutions. Michelle is dedicated to breathing new life into corporate America, by cultivating more conscious leaders & teams. Show Notes: -The “burnout gap” in businesses/corporate America; why “the way we have always done it” is not working anymore; how nervous system dysregulation affects the workplace -The importance of co-regulation between leaders and their people; the importance of people taking responsibility and personal accountability -How nervous system work can support more vulnerability & transform your leadership style -Michelle’s personal story of burnout and discovering how important nervous system regulation is to being a successful professional -Action tips for leaders and entrepreneurs from Michelle; the importance of asking for and giving feedback in a human way -What led Michelle to join Cait’s NeuroSomatics program; how nervous system work transformed her leadership & coaching skills; the impact that this training has had on both her and her clients; the importance of using and teaching a skill that is backed by science  -How the sense of community elevates Michelle’s experience in NeuroSomatics -Advice for those who are feeling the nudge towards nervous system work and/or who are seeking formal training Resources: -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Visit Michelle’s website here -Follow Michelle on IG here and LinkedIn here -Click here to join a free Community Breathwork session with Michelle -Click here to take Michelle’s “thinking style” quiz -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: The Lymphatic System, Lymphatic massage and drainage, Nervous system regulation Episode: How often do you give attention to your bodies’ lymphatic system, and what are the true benefits of lymphatic massage and drainage? Cait and Lindsay are joined by Leah Levitan, a licensed massage therapist who specializes in lymphatics. Hear how Leah takes a multidimensional approach to helping her clients feel better, and learn the connection between what Leah says are the two most important systems in the body: the nervous system and the lymphatic system.  Leah Levitan is a licensed massage therapist, certified lymphedema therapist, and lymph literacy advocate. She’s the owner of Align Massage + Lymphatics in Austin Texas, and is the Founder of Lymph Love Club. She helps humans, in person and online, heal beyond what they thought was possible using the power of their lymphatic system. Show Notes: -How Leah became educated and interested in the importance of the lymphatic system, and how she began incorporating it into her massage business; her multidimensional approach to help people feel heal -Leah’s experiences of working with clients who have chronic illness and pain; how she brings joy and softness to the practice of taking care of the lymphatic system -An overview of the lymph, “our bodies’ waste removal system” -What to expect during a lymphatic massage; how lymphatic drainage works -The connection between the lymphatic system and the nervous system  -Leah leads Cait and Lindsay through the “big six” of the lymph system, giving listeners an idea of how a lymphatic drainage session goes  Resources: -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Visit Leah’s website here -Follow Leah on Instagram here -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 Regulation, Entrepreneurship, Self Development Episode: If you are a loyal listener of Rewire, you have definitely heard Cait and Lindsay speak about nervous system regulation…but have you ever wondered how exactly it can change and improve your everyday life? In this episode, Cait gives us five concrete ways that committing to nervous system work can uplevel your life.  Show Notes: -Cait invites you to book an Enrollment call with she & her colleague,  Laura Larios, to learn more about their Neurosomatics Certification Program and explore if it’s a fit for you! -The prevalence of living in fight-or-flight in our society  -Number one on Cait’s list: wellbeing and vitality; physical health; overcoming the stress response in our bodies -Number two: increasing our capacity for creativity; opening up the door to innovation, especially for entrepreneurs; making a “home” in our resting/ventral state instead of our alert/arousal state so that we can access the full spectrum of our creative potential -Number three: greater resilience for change and uncertainty; being able to function in a healthy way even when you have high loads of stress -Number four: leadership; “the most powerful and influential person in the room is the one that knows how to regulate their nervous system” -Number five: financial growth and prosperity; our nervous system will always be most comfortable with what's familiar, even if what we desire is unfamiliar (ex: more money) and so we have to train our nervous system to feel safer with the unfamiliar Resources -Follow Rewire 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.  

Themes: Nervous System Regulation, Over-consumption, Social media, Burnout, Self Development  Episode: How can we stay regulated in a society that makes it so easy to over consume? Lindsay explores the effects of being too heavily influenced by outside things: social media, entertainment such as books/tv, and the many other voices that we are all constantly bombarded with in modern society. Learn three steps to getting in touch with your own voice again and hone in on your “energetic capacity.” Find out how you can avoid over consumption to stay grounded, regulated, and your most authentic self.  Show Notes: -Intro to the “Reset” program from Vital-Side -The reality of living in a world that offers a constant flow of information; how a social media detox could benefit you  -Learning to hone in our your own energetic capacity in three steps -First: become aware of the activities you pay attention to; where is your focus primarily given? How do these activities make you feel? -Second: Practice conscious consumption; bring awareness to what is draining your energy unnecessarily  -Third: Schedule creative space for time alone where you aren’t consuming or being influenced by anything outside of yourself; start with one minute a day and work your way up to five minutes Resources: -Click here to join “Reset” for only $15 (as mentioned in the episode) -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -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 Regulation, Neuro-tools, The Vagus Nerve Episode: Do you struggle with implementing nervous system regulation tools into your everyday life? Cait explains how sometimes, tools such as meditation and breathwork are simply not the best way to become more regulated. Learn how to work with your vagus nerve, in small spurts throughout your day. Cait leads listeners in real time through an example exercise of stimulating the vagus nerve for a better regulated nervous system.  Show Notes: -What is the vagus nerve and why is it important to our autonomic nervous system?  -Vagal tone: the communication between our body and brain -Measuring HRV or heart rate variability; using it to asses the state of your nervous system -Vagus nerve work can be done in quick spurts throughout the day; the important differences between traditional tools like meditation/breathwork and vagal toning -Cait guides listeners through an exercise in real-time that can be used as a vagal toning tool  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 -Click here to download the Source app (as mentioned in the episode)  *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: Chronic Illness, Nervous System Regulation, Brain Retraining Episode: Are you struggling with how to move forward after a chronic illness diagnosis? Lindsay shares stories about her own experience with Lyme disease, and how brain retraining helped her to get her life back. Learn the science behind brain retraining and how it can heal chronic symptoms.  Show Notes: -How common chronic illnesses are; they are taboo in modern society; why it's important that we commit to understanding them -The story of Jessica, a Vital-Side member who is currently in remission from Interstitial Cystitis  -How to differentiate yourself from your chronic illness; Lindsay shares her experience with Lyme Disease  -The bodys’ threat response and how chronic illness sends the body into a permanent state of stress -How Lindsay created a formal brain retraining practice for herself; how you can do the same and where to start Resources: - Listen to Jessica's Testimonial here - Follow Rewire on Instagram here - 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: Mind-Body Connection, Nervous System Regulation, Entrepreneurship Episode: In a society that values the connection we have to our minds the most and often puts the connection we have to our bodies on the back burner, how do you make it a priority in your life to keep that connection healthy and strong? Lindsay and Cait discuss how you can strengthen, or even begin building, the connection you have to your own body. Learn tools on how to make time every day to listen and respond to your body’s unique messages. Show Notes: -Cait invites you to book an Enrollment call with her & her colleague, (and past Rewire guest) Laura Larios to learn more about their NeuroSomatics Certification program and explore if it’s a fit for you! -Creating space, time, and curiosity to explore sensations in your body -Learning the unique “language” of your body; trusting your intuition and gut instincts  -Recognizing the separation of messages from your mind and your body; they are each their own entity even though they are always communicating -Our bodies are all about emotions and sensations; they don’t attach meaning to them- that is something our minds do  -Lindsay and Caits’ practical tools to set aside time in your daily life to foster this connection to your body and begin learning how to listen and respond to the messages it sends you Resources: -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Click here for more information on The Neurosomatics Certification Program (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.  

Themes: New Years’ resolutions/intentions, Nervous System Regulation Episode: What would happen if instead of setting resolutions for yourself for the new year, you set intentions? Lindsay walks us through an exercise that she herself has been using for the past few years. Gain perspective on the lessons you learned this year, how you spent your energy, and what intentions you want to set for 2024.  Show Notes: -Stepping into a introspective space for the end of the year  -Becoming aware of how you have been spending your energy this year  -Lindsay guides listeners through an exercise to help you set intentions for the new year instead of resolutions; the difference between the two and why taking this approach is helpful and important  -What to do once you identify these intentions  -Book recommendations from Lindsay to help you reset for 2024 Resources: -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -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 Regulation, Internal Family Systems, Inner Critic   Episode: Do you struggle with the harshness of your inner critic? Cait gives us insight into where our inner critic comes from and how to build more awareness of how your inner critic shows up in your life, as well as how to become an observer of it instead of overidentifying with it.    Show Notes: -Where our inner critic comes from; different words/terms that are synonymous with “inner critic”  -Bringing awareness to the fact that our inner critic is there to protect us; it comes online as a result of our nervous system feeling threatened, in danger or in situations that activate old wounds -Different ways the inner critic shows up in our lives -Connecting with the “witness” or “observer”; learning to recognize when we are overidentifying with the inner critic -Finding space & creating distance between you as the observer and your inner critic -Why the inner critic is a “protector part” (using Internal Family Systems, IFS as a helpful tool & framework) -Cait leads listeners through an exercise to help you identify where your inner critic lives in your body and how to support yourself when your inner critic becomes loud or disruptive   Resources: -Follow Rewire on Instagram -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Access Cait’s FREE Masterclass to learn how to start or grow your nervous system coaching business -Click here to purchase a Vital-Side gift card (as mentioned in the episode!) -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.