Laura Larios, an expert in nervous system regulation, discusses the impact of boss babe culture on women's nervous systems. They explore the pressures of maintaining a flawless image and the effects on well-being, creativity, and femininity. They introduce the NeuroSomatics Certification Program, emphasizing the importance of the nervous system. The chapter also highlights the need to redefine success and embrace a mindset of personal growth.

Themes: Nervous system regulation, Long-term traveling   Episode: What is it like living “on the road” and how can unconventional living arrangements (or any big life changes) affect how we regulate our nervous system? Lindsay is back with part 2 of discussing her Airstream travels, talking all about how both her and her partner are overcoming obstacles throughout their nomadic year of traveling. Learn real tools Lindsay uses to keep herself regulated, and how you can apply them to changes and difficulties in your own life.    Show Notes: - Giveaway announcement! 3 winners will be chosen for free entry into Lindsay’s Reboot program, and $500 off of Cait’s NeuroSomatics program. To enter: 1) follow Rewire the podcast on IG 2) leave a five star review for Rewire on Apple Podcasts 3) leave a rave review for the podcast in the comment section and then take a screenshot of your review and email it to rewirethepodcast@gmail.com -Why Lindsay decided to start traveling; how she felt herself approaching burnout and needed a change  -How being on the road is a “microcosm for life in general”; her and her partner experience real problems just as they would if they weren’t traveling; why it’s more than just a “long vacation” -How Lindsay and her partner learned to laugh through the challenges and not take life too seriously; the lessons they are both learning through traveling together  -One of Lindsay’s biggest lessons that turned into one of her “life’s trajectories”:  “I can do hard things with big love.” -Why Lindsay’s focus has shifted from “balance” to “harmony” -Learning to find freedom in your life even when you don’t have the privilege and/or ability to make a drastic change like traveling  -Finding things to ground you when life around you is ever changing  -It is absolutely okay to change, and to embrace that change    Resources: -Listen to part 1 of Lindsay’s Airstream chronicles here -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Visit Cait’s Website   Join our community: bit.ly/rewirethepodcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: bit.ly/rewiredisclaimer  

Themes: Navigating life changes, Nervous system regulation, Personal development   Episode: How do you cope with transition periods and big changes in your life? How can you navigate change while staying regulated? Lindsay and Cait discuss how they navigate change in their own lives and how they honor previous versions of themselves during transitions to new chapters and phases of life. Hear Lindsay and Cait celebrate 100 episodes of Rewire and learn details about an exciting giveaway!   Show Notes: - Giveaway announcement! 3 winners will be chosen for free entry into Lindsay’s Reboot program, and $500 off of Cait’s NeuroSomatics program. To enter: 1) follow Rewire the podcast on IG 2) leave a five star review for Rewire on Apple Podcasts 3) leave a rave review for the podcast in the comment section and then take a screenshot of your review and email it to rewirethepodcast@gmail.com -Celebrating 100 episodes of Rewire! -Normalizing change in our everyday lives - “Change implies forward movement, and sometimes it also implies loss of what was.” -Embracing change and transitions as a normal part of life; allowing yourself to feel grief for the loss of different versions of yourself, while also being excited about the future -Cait discusses how she learned to practice forgiveness towards previous versions of herself -Lindsay discusses how to embrace the duality of celebrating new seasons of life while grieving the old - A tangible tool that you can use to put this into practice during change -The foundational elements to this practice: awareness and acceptance   Resources: -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Visit Cait’s Website -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website Join our community: bit.ly/rewirethepodcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: bit.ly/rewiredisclaimer  

Themes: Pregnancy, Nutrition, Energetic and Somatic Work, Health and Wellness, Holistic Health   Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion around eating disorders.   Episode: Can hormones really be our “sidekicks”? How can we achieve optimal hormonal health without traditional methods like the birth control pill? Hormone expert and founder of Peace. Love. Hormones. Maddie Miles talks with Cait and Lindsay about her own journey away from traditional hormone treatment methods and towards holistic and integrative health, and how she helps her clients on their own journeys as well. Maddie Miles is the founder of Peace. Love. Hormones., a brand that is inspiring and supporting a menstrual health revolution! She is a board-certified integrative health practitioner and clinical herbalist. Peace. Love. Hormones. uplifts and empowers women to take back control of their hormone & menstrual health through our educational platforms (socials and podcast), and through our powerful, organic, science-backed herbal tinctures.   Show Notes: - Giveaway announcement! 3 winners will be chosen for free entry into Lindsay’s Reboot program, and $500 off of Cait’s NeuroSomatics program. To enter: 1) follow Rewire the podcast on IG 2) leave a five star review for Rewire on Apple Podcasts 3) leave a rave review for the podcast in the comment section and then take a screenshot of your review and email it to rewirethepodcast@gmail.com -An introduction to Maddie: sharing her struggles with mental health as a child, and how nothing really helped or “stuck” until she was introduced to an integrative health program which finally put her on the path to healing  -Learning the “missing piece” in her healing was hormonal health; how getting off hormonal birth control greatly improved her overall well being; discussing how she started a blog during this journey and was open and candid with her audience about what she was going through -How Peace. Love. Hormones came together because of this process of Maddie getting off the birth control pill, which gave her the desire to help others who went through similar struggles; Maddie describing her work she does with clients and how she focuses on “education and empowerment” along with an overall integrative look at health  -Learning that healing takes time and is not an overnight or quick-fix process -Touching on Maddie’s mental health struggles, specifically anxiety; how she truly overcame it and is able to thrive in all areas of her life now; learning to adapt to change and stress in life  -Specific tips from Maddie on preparing for pregnancy; not just nutrition and movement, but energetic and spiritual work; discussing how giving birth to a child means giving birth to a new you as well  -Easy starting points to help you begin feeling better and healthier now, whether you are pregnant/preparing for pregnancy or not ; creating “energy reserves” for yourself -Discussing hormones during pregnancy; why Maddie thinks hormones are our “sidekicks” and the importance of loving and appreciating what they do for our bodies    Resources: -Check out Maddie’s website here -Listen to Maddie’s podcast here -Follow Maddie on IG here -Follow Rewire on Instagram here -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Visit Cait’s Website   Join our community: bit.ly/rewirethepodcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: bit.ly/rewiredisclaimer  

Themes: Nervous System Regulation, Family Dynamics, Gut-Brain Connection, Parenting   Introducing The NeuroSomatics Certification Program, with Cait Ross and Laura Larios What would become possible for you if you could: Learn how to regulate your nervous system using a somatics (body-based) approach and help your clients do the same Take your coaching skills to the next level Grow your business, practice or platform with more ease and flow Bring nervous system work & your own unique expertise to the world in a fulfilling and profitable way Bring nervous system work into new and growing industries, such as working with corporate clients Join an intimate group of thought leaders to shape the future of the coaching & human transformation industries 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! Episode: How can the dysregulation of your nervous system affect the regulation of others around you, specifically in your family unit? Dr. BG Manchini joins Lindsay and Cait to discuss the importance of the nervous system when it comes to physical healing not only for yourself, but for your children and loved ones as well. Hear Dr. BG’s story of how her own parents led her to being curious about holistic health, how she discovered the significance of co-regulation in family units, and how she founded the Brain Gut Institute.  Dr. BG Mancini has 25 years of experience as a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Neurodevelopmental Specialist, and Oriental Medicine Physician and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Neurodevelopmental Psychology. She works with children, families, and individuals to help them find balance in an unbalanced world. She is the founder of The Brain & Gut Institute which educates families and practitioners through courses on how to feel better in their brains and bodies so they can more comfortably connect with themselves, each other, and the world around them.   Show Notes: -BG’s childhood & personal journey of trying different eating patterns and health practices, inspired by her father -How and why BG founded the Brain Gut Institute; why she thinks practitioners need more awareness of the nervous system and how it affects both the individual and the family unit  -How BG discovered that co-regulation was key in healing both children and their parents -Detailed explanation of how dysregulation in parents/guardians can affect and even stunt healing in children  -How the Covid-19 pandemic affected nervous systems, changing the way children develop; plus other social changes that affect our nervous systems (such as rapidly developing technology) -The “survival instinct” state that our bodies can sometimes get stuck in and the gut-brain connection  -BG’s perspective on how nervous system work will change the way practitioners approach the health of patients/clients -A grounding practice BG guides Lindsay and Cait through that you can use at home to start creating safety in your body today    Resources: -Click here to visit Dr. BG’s website -Click here for a free starter course from BG for new parents - Click here to book an Enrollment call and learn more about the NeuroSomatics Certification Program -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Visit Cait’s Website -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website   Join our community: bit.ly/rewirethepodcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: bit.ly/rewiredisclaimer  

Themes: Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Work, Navigating Change & Transitions Reboot  is a virtual course designed for people on the verge of burnout to break the chronic stress cycle again & again using structured protocols. If you're finding yourself running on the hamster wheel of life, unable to feel connected because of stress & overwhelm, Reboot will be a resource to you as you re-discover who you are when you press pause & reboot your dysregulated nervous system. Commit to 15 minutes of practice/ day & learn to live more dynamically in your life when dealing with a life transition like a breakup, job change, becoming a parent, or simply adding tools to your toolbox in your self-discovery journey.   Episode: How can we experience moments of awe in the monotony of our everyday lives, and why is this even important to tap into? Lindsay shares the science behind the “art of awe,” how awe can improve our emotional state when we are stuck in a cycle of stress, and some practical tools to start this practice today.   Show Notes: -The origins of the “art of awe” and how philosophers started researching the powerful impact of awe-inspiring art and nature on human emotions  -How feeling small helps us gain perspective -Lindsay using surfing as a metaphor for being able to zoom out and focus on something bigger than ourselves instead of the struggles that are right in front of us; why this helps our anxiety and stress levels -Starting your practice of the art of awe with nature; Lindsay describing “contemplative nature walks”  -Finding a go-to piece of art to help you access awe and illicit positive emotion even if the midst of a hectic point of your day -Other simple tools and ideas to try on your own that can help you kickstart this practice    Resources: -Join Reboot here. -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Visit Cait’s Website   Join our community: bit.ly/rewirethepodcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: bit.ly/rewiredisclaimer  

Themes: Nervous System Regulation, Somatic Work, Navigating Change & Transitions SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST for Vital-Side's newest course, Reboot, launching June 30th. Reboot is a virtual course designed for people on the verge of burnout to break the chronic stress cycle again & again using structured protocols. If you're finding yourself running on the hamster wheel of life, unable to feel connected because of stress & overwhelm, Reboot will be a resource to you as you re-discover who you are when you press pause & reboot your dysregulated nervous system. Commit to 15 minutes of practice/ day & learn to live more dynamically in your life when dealing with a life transition like a breakup, job change, becoming a parent, or simply adding tools to your toolbox in your self-discovery journey. Sign up for the Reboot Waitlist to snag a deal & gain first access.   Episode Details: In an ever changing and fast paced society, how have you learned to ride through the ebbs and flows of life? Have you developed coping skills for those high stress moments? Lindsay and Cait discuss tools that they use personally and with their clients that keep them regulated and in balance throughout the inevitable highs and lows of modern life.   Show Notes: -Cait’s tools: sitting with uncomfortable feelings instead of avoiding them; gaining awareness around emotions; shifting the focus to sensations in her body and getting curious about them -What is ”parts” work and how it can be a supportive tool -How Cait utilizes intuitive movement -How to move through stress dynamically -Lindsay’s tools: understanding body patterns and accepting protective mechanisms and responses; moving into action -How social media can cause dysregulation -A “song” tool that Lindsay uses during moments of dysregulation -The connection between childhood trauma and how we react to stressors -The ultimate goal: modeling safety to your body   Resources: -Click here to sign up for the Reboot Waitlist -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Visit Cait’s Website   Join our community: bit.ly/rewirethepodcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: bit.ly/rewiredisclaimer  

Themes: Nervous System Regulation, Chronic Illness, Somatic Work, Pregnancy   How can we figure out how to find relief from chronic pain and illness when there are so many complicated pieces to healing, and so many mixed messages about where to start? Holistic wellness specialist and clinical nutritionist Amanda Nova joins Cait and Lindsay to discuss the many different aspects of how we can heal, and how to reconnect with our bodies after trauma and chronic illness. Amanda shares her own journey to finding relief,  and how she helps her clients piece together what works for themselves; because everyone’s map to healing is so different. After struggling with her own chronic pain and illness for several years, Amanda Nova took her health into her own hands by deeply immersing herself into the wellness space. With an unrelenting will to heal herself, she became certified and proficient in several holistic healing modalities including Ayurveda, Herbalism, Applied Kinesiology (muscle testing), Iridology (naturopathic study of the iris), Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupressure, Embodiment/Somatic practices, and Holistic Nutrition. In 2020, she went back to school for Clinical Nutrition to learn evidence-based information on nutrition, herbs, genetics and lifestyle for disease prevention and disease states. Today, she shares her tools and tips with her growing audience from all over the world.   Show Notes: -Amanda’s personal story with chronic illness: her diagnoses and how Western medicine didn’t seem to be the answer anymore; experiencing frustration and gaslighting with doctors and medical professionals -Amanda’s holistic background and her path to clinical nutrition, discovering nervous system regulation and other holistic healing methods; describing how she kept herself “hostage” to her pain and how she altered her mindset away from harmful messages she was sending to her body; creating real safety in her body -”Breaking up” with her diagnoses and separating her identity from being chronically ill  -How Amanda is handling pregnancy; why the tools she taught herself to cope with chronic illness have helped her throughout her pregnancy -The “divorce” from chronic pain  -Learning to listen to the cues of your body  -Tools Amanda uses for herself and the clients she helps for nervous system regulation and reconnecting with the body -Figuring out what works for your unique body without placing judgment upon yourself, and Amanda’s advice on where to start   Resources: -Visit Amanda’s website here -Visit the Vital-Side Homepage here -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website -Cait’s Instagram: @caitrossco -Visit Cait’s Website   Join our community: bit.ly/rewirethepodcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: bit.ly/rewiredisclaimer  

Themes: Burnout, Self Care, Entrepreneurship, Nervous System Regulation   Introducing The NeuroSomatics Certification Program, with Cait Ross and Laura Larios What would become possible for you if you could: Learn how to regulate your nervous system using a somatics (body-based) approach and help your clients do the same Take your coaching skills to the next level so you can 10x+ your client results Have clients that sign with you again and again and again — because there is no limit to how deep you can support them Grow your business with a greater sense of ease and flow Say goodbye to frustration, overwhelm and burnout Bring nervous system work & your own unique expertise to the world in a fulfilling and profitable way Join an intimate group of changemakers to shape the future of the coaching & human transformation industries 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!   Episode details: How can we navigate the balance between achieving our business, career and financial goals with finding time to slow down and enjoy the present moment? Do you set aside enough time for yourself to do things that bring you joy and connect you to a sense of pleasure? Cait talks about why cultivating this balance is the key to unlocking your next success level and how to slow down without feeling guilty or worried that you’re falling “behind”.   Show Notes: -Info about Cait’s upcoming NeuroSomatics Certification Program -Living in a society that promotes hustle culture and how it can affect us and all aspects of our lives -The significant role our nervous systems play in being able to slow down without feeling guilty or worried that we’re falling behind -Reasons we choose to slow down: reconnecting with ourselves, family, old hobbies, etc; how certain emotions can stop us from really relaxing and being present in these times -Creating safety in our systems to slow down & prioritize rest -Story of Cait’s client, an entrepreneur who was experiencing burnout and nervous system dysregulation; how her client became more fulfilled and abundant by decreasing her financial goal for the year by 50% in order to take more time to slow down — and ended up exceeding her original revenue goal as a result -Why it takes longer to reach our goals when we are moving too fast  -Reflection prompts: How can you find time to slow down in your own life? What can you do to call in & feel more joy?   Resources: - Click here to book an Enrollment call and learn more about the NeuroSomatics Certification Program -Cait’s Instagram: @caitmurphy.co  -Visit Cait’s Website -Visit the Vital-Side Homepage here -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website Join our community: bit.ly/rewirethepodcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: bit.ly/rewiredisclaimer  

Themes: Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating, Relationships with food, Trauma Healing, Nervous System Regulation Trigger warning: This episode is an open discussion with a mental health professional that includes the topics of disordered eating, eating disorders, diet culture, and trauma around food.  SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST for Vital-Side's newest course, Reboot, launching June 30th. Reboot is a virtual course designed for people on the verge of burnout to break the chronic stress cycle again & again using structured protocols. If you're finding yourself running on the hamster wheel of life, unable to feel connected because of stress & overwhelm, Reboot will be a resource to you as you re-discover who you are when you press pause & reboot your dysregulated nervous system. Commit to 15 minutes of practice/ day & learn to live more dynamically in your life when dealing with a life transition like a breakup, job change, becoming a parent, or simply adding tools to your toolbox in your self-discovery journey. Sign up for the Reboot Waitlist to snag a deal & gain first access.   Episode details: How often do you reflect on your relationship with food? Somatic Nutritional Counselor Stephanie Mara Fox joins Lindsay and Cait to discuss the importance of this relationship. Hear Stephanie’s story of working through her own patterns of disordered eating and how that led her to the work she does today. Stephanie gives compassionate insight to how our past traumas can contribute to the development of disordered eating, and how somatic work can help us heal from them. Stephanie Mara Fox, MA, CMBEC, CHC, CYT, is a Somatic Nutritional Counselor and Mentor with a Master’s Degree in Somatic Psychotherapy. She is the creator of Somatic Eating®, a body-oriented, sensation focused therapeutic approach to eating. She has supported women, coaches, and wellness professionals all over the world, helping them to heal from disordered eating patterns, binge eating, emotional eating, chronic dieting, and body image concerns. She is a teacher at the Institute for the Psychology of Eating and has supervised thousands of mind body eating coaches. Stephanie is on a mission to guide others into a safe and regulated relationship with food so they can go out and create their Satiated Life.    Show Notes: -Reminder to sign up for the Reboot waitlist -Meet Stephanie and hear her story; starting at a young age with her desire to heal her digestive pain, and how this turned into learning about somatic work, gut health, nervous system regulation, and a psychotherapeutic approach to healing disordered eating -Discussing pivotal moments in Stephanie’s healing journey -The difference between an eating disorder, and disordered eating; examples of disordered eating  -The trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) and how they relate to disordered eating -How trauma and disordered eating are related; how they similar messages to your brain; why you might be more prone to developing disordered eating patterns if you have unprocessed traumas -Recognizing the signs of disordered eating; specific examples of how they manifest and how you can reflect personally on your own eating behaviors  -Tools to help regulate yourself (and foster safety in your body) before meals  -The importance of the nervous system in relation to eating, and learning to listen to the information your body is trying to tell you   Resources: -Click here to visit Stephanie’s website -Click here to receive 50% off Stephanie’s Intro to Somatic Eating® Mini Course -Click to follow Stephanie on: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Tiktok -Click here to sign up for the Reboot waitlist -Visit the Vital-Side Homepage here -Lindsay’s Instagram: @myvitalside -Visit Lindsay’s Website -Cait’s Instagram: @caitrossco -Visit Cait’s Website   Join our community: bit.ly/rewirethepodcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: bit.ly/rewiredisclaimer