The Vital Side Podcast

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  

Themes: Somatic Work, Nervous System Regulation, Mind Body Connection, Personal Development 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 many times have you heard the words, “Everything happens for a reason”? While this phrase and mantra can support the divinity that exists and is present throughout our human lives; it also can hold us back from processing the very real human sensations and feelings that can arise inside of us during challenging or difficult situations or circumstances. Cait and Lindsay unpack how we can process difficult emotions without needing to assign a purpose or reason to every one of them.   Show Notes: -Reminder to sign up for the Reboot waitlist -Cait’s recent experience with her somatic practitioner; connecting with sensations in her stomach first, then accessing the emotion of disappointment, and how she let herself feel and move through the emotion without needing to make meaning of the disappointment -Learning to give our bodies the chance to send us messages without feeling the need to “fix” or “do” something afterwards, and why this an important skill to learn  -How the phrase “everything happens for a reason” can be invalidating to the experiences your body wants to move through -Living in a mind-centric society and why the body is just as important for healing, growth & realizing our infinite potential  -Practical tools Cait & Lindsay use to foster intentional connection with their bodies, and how you can start to practice this in your own life   -Resources: -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  

Themes: Hormonal Balance, Functional Medicine, Functional Nutrition, Holistic Healing   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 details: What exactly is the difference between traditional medicine and functional nutrition? How can a functional-based approach elevate your well being? Cait is joined by Lauren Papanos, a registered dietician with her own virtual nutrition practice, to discuss the benefits of functional medicine & functional nutrition, particularly on how we can use these approaches & their tools to balance hormones. Hear Lauren’s story of self discovery through her own health journey, why she was drawn to functional medicine, and learn about some of the processes behind a functional approach to health & well-being. Lauren Papanos is a Registered Dietician, Published Nutrition Researcher, and the Founder of Functional Fueling Nutrition, a virtual nutrition practice that offers lab testing and individualized nutrition & supplement protocols to help patients go from frustrated to high-functioning. Empowered with a Masters Degree in Integrative Nutrition and more than ten advanced educational trainings on hormone health and root cause medicine, Lauren cuts through the 'wellness' noise and makes data-driven information digestible so you can see what’s actually going on with your hormones - and understand how to heal yourself from within.   Show Notes: -Intro to the NeuroSomatics Certification Program -Lauren’s journey to functional medicine and holistic health; from pushing her body to its limits as an athlete to finding balance, healing and realizing how everything in the body/mind is interconnected; her desire to approach the “mysteries of health” in a holistic and big picture way -The definition of functional medicine and how it differs from “traditional” medicine; traditional is solely focused on how to fix/stop progression of disease, whereas functional views the body as one whole connected system -How a functional medicine approach works; the process and time it takes  -Discussing hormonal imbalance and Lauren’s two reasons for it (inflammation and nutritional imbalance); how a functional medicine approach looks for the root causes -Why finding what works for you personally is important when it comes to your health; sustainable habits/changes only come when you are aware of what you really want and an awareness of your own desires and expectations -The role that stress plays in our healing processes  -How to determine if/where there is infection, imbalance, and inflammation in the body  -Foods/eating practices that can help balance hormones -Bio-individuality is real; you can’t always follow an exact practice that you find on social media or that worked for someone else you know; it's also important to remember that what works can change over time   -Resources: -Click here to visit Lauren’s website -Click here to listen to Lauren’s podcast  -Click here to follow Lauren’s YouTube channel and click here to follow her on IG - Click here to book an Enrollment call and learn more about the NeuroSomatics Certification Program -Cait’s Instagram: @caitrossco -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: Somatics, Inner Child Healing, Mind-body Connection, Personal Development    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 Join an intimate group of changemakers to shape the future of the coaching & human transformation industries Cait invites you to book an Enrollment Discovery 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 incorporating somatic work into your life change the way you are healing and growing? Cait walks us through what somatic work is, how it works, and why addressing our bodies just as much as our minds is so important when we are upleveling our lives. Cait dives deep into how using various somatic tools, such as Inner Child Work can support us in healing & regulating our nervous systems. Show Notes: -Intro to the NeuroSomatics Certification Program -What is somatics? -What is keeping you from reaching the next level in life; how something from years ago could still be affecting you today (inner child healing) -The significance our early years have on our development; how we form a whole preschool of inner children in our mind from our earliest traumas  -80% of what's happening in our reality is partly due to the communication that's happening between our bodies and our brains  -Getting our inner children on board with our deepest desires; creating safety in our bodies; part of somatics is getting intimately acquainted with these inner children  -How our inner children come to be; how we have parts of us that are still operating from a child's perspective  -Meeting and attuning to the emotional needs of our inner child -Communicating to our nervous system with somatics (sensations; feelings in our body) -Why mindset tools cannot be successful as they can unless they are paired with somatic tools  -How our inner “protector” or coping mechanisms melt away when we do somatic work & inner child healing -Connecting our brains and bodies together; attuning our adult selves with our childhood selves; why this can transform your healing and growth   -Resources: - Click here to book an Enrollment call and learn more about the NeuroSomatics Certification Program -Cait’s Instagram: @caitrossco -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: Limiting Beliefs, Brain Retraining, Trauma Recovery 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 are your limiting beliefs holding you back? Lindsay gets to the root of where our limiting beliefs about ourselves come from: trauma from early childhood into early adulthood. She explains how these thoughts formed out of negative experiences when our brains are still developing, and how we can follow three simple steps to overcoming and rewriting them so that we can develop the lives we truly want for ourselves.    Show Notes: -What are limiting beliefs (or as Lindsay calls them, “old/overused pathways”) and why does our brain form them?  -What do limiting beliefs stand in the way of and how do they affect both our physical realities and our subconscious minds? -Step one: Becoming aware of the belief. “Is my brain trying to protect me?” -An example of an overused pathway: perfectionism -The two things (or basics needs) our brains are instinctually trying to accomplish by forming limiting beliefs: survival and protection -Our limiting beliefs are usually formed in childhood, before our prefrontal cortexes are fully developed and before we can properly access proper reasoning and decision making; they are a survival response -We can find versions of our current limiting beliefs in our childhood selves. Tools  for awareness: “When was one of the first times this survival response showed up in my life?” “How does this limiting belief show up in my life today?” -Step two: Accepting that you have these limiting beliefs  -Asking yourself if these beliefs align with who you want to become and the life you want to live (the answer will be no!); then, realizing you need to move to step three  -Step three: Modeling a new way of being to yourself    -Resources: -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