Alignment by Tuva

Tuva Marina
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Alignment by Tuva is the space where truth meets the nervous system - where we stop performing, stop self-abandoning, and finally build a life our body can stay in. Hosted by Tuva Marina, a Somatic & Subconscious Alignment Coach, this podcast is a deep exploration of the mind–body connection: how your nervous system shapes your relationships, your success, your intuition, your patterns - and how to rewire the parts of you that are still living in survival. This isn’t surface-level self-help. This is psychological, somatic, spiritual - and radically honest. Each episode blends: • science-backed tools for nervous system regulation & subconscious rewiring • somatic philosophy grounded in embodiment and emotional presence • raw personal stories that hit straight in the chest • truths that disrupt your patterns and wake you up • clean, grounded guidance that helps you create a life rooted in calm, clarity, and self-trust If you’re tired of chaos, tired of “trying,” tired of living out old patterns that no longer fit… you’re in the right place. Instagram: @alignmentbytuva Website: www.alignmentbytuva.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. #69 - Why You Can’t Find Your Purpose (and the neuroscience behind it)

    17h ago

    #69 - Why You Can’t Find Your Purpose (and the neuroscience behind it)

    If you are in transition - between jobs, between identities, between who you were and who you are becoming - this episode is for you. Most people in this space think they have a purpose problem. They don't know what they want, can't find their direction, keep starting things that don't go anywhere. In this episode of Alignment by Tuva, you will understand why the real issue is almost never a lack of purpose. It's a signal problem - a nervous system so conditioned by years of doing what was expected that it can no longer clearly hear what is genuinely true. Drawing on my own experience of seven years in corporate - restless, empty, running five side projects simultaneously and going nowhere - I share the neuroscience of why transition feels like freefall, why scattering your energy across multiple projects keeps you stuck, and how one project, chosen with precision, becomes the identity bridge your nervous system has been looking for. In this episode you will learn: Why your brain reads uncertainty as physical danger - and what that does to your decision-makingThe neuroscience of the identity bridge and why one focused project changes your neurochemistryWhy five projects keeps you in freefall while one project creates groundThe 4-question Signal Framework for identifying the project that is genuinely yoursHow to begin when you are still in the uncertainty - the nervous system way Connect with Me Instagram: @alignmentbytuva - instagram.com/alignmentbytuva Website: www.alignmentbytuva.com Topics: finding your purpose, life transition, identity crisis, nervous system regulation, dopamine, prefrontal cortex, career change, burnout recovery, somatic healing, purpose and meaning, how to find your passion, starting over, clarity, focus, motivation neuroscience   SCIENCE REFERENCES Clark, A. (2016). Surfing Uncertainty: Prediction, Action, and the Embodied Mind. Oxford University Press. Arnsten, A.F.T. (2009). Stress signalling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex structure and function. Nature Reviews Neuroscience. Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. Harper & Row. Schultz, W. (1997). A neural substrate of prediction and reward. Science, 275(5306), 1593–1599. Berridge, K.C. & Robinson, T.E. (1998). What is the role of dopamine in reward: hedonic impact, reward learning, or incentive salience? Brain Research Reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  2. #68 - A 30-Day Reset for High Achievers Who've Drifted from Themselves

    Jun 24

    #68 - A 30-Day Reset for High Achievers Who've Drifted from Themselves

    You are high-functioning. You show up. You deliver. And something essential still feels missing. This episode is for the person who has mastered the doing and quietly lost touch with the being. Who fills every silence with productivity because stillness feels like falling behind. Who would never call it burnout - because they are still functioning - but who knows, somewhere beneath the output, that they have drifted from themselves. In this episode of Alignment by Tuva, we go into the science of allostatic load - what accumulates in your nervous system when the recovery never fully happens - and why high-functioning people are uniquely vulnerable to capacity depletion precisely because they are so good at keeping going. The Return. A 30-day, 4-week somatic framework with one daily practice per week, designed to bring you back to yourself layer by layer. Week 1 - Safety: teaching your nervous system that stillness is not a threat Week 2 - Presence: coming back into your body and out of your head Week 3 - Truth: what you actually feel, want, and need beneath the performance Week 4 - Aliveness: returning to what makes you feel fully here You will also learn why the prefrontal cortex goes offline under chronic stress, what interoception is and why you may have lost it, and why rest is not the opposite of capacity - it is the source of it. Connect with Me Instagram: @alignmentbytuva - instagram.com/alignmentbytuva Website: www.alignmentbytuva.com Topics: nervous system reset, allostatic load, high functioning burnout, somatic healing, nervous system regulation, prefrontal cortex stress, somatic practices, interoception, vagus nerve, parasympathetic nervous system, 30 day reset, burnout recovery, emotional regulation, stress recovery, mind body connection SCIENCE REFERENCES McEwen, B.S. & Stellar, E. (1993). Stress and the individual: mechanisms leading to disease. Archives of Internal Medicine. McEwen, B.S. (2007). Physiology and neurobiology of stress and adaptation: central role of the brain. Physiological Reviews. Arnsten, A.F.T. (2009). Stress signalling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex structure and function. Nature Reviews Neuroscience. Craig, A.D. (2002). How do you feel? Interoception: the sense of the physiological condition of the body. Nature Reviews Neuroscience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  3. #67 - The Nerve That Changes Everything (and How to Activate It Daily)

    Jun 17

    #67 - The Nerve That Changes Everything (and How to Activate It Daily)

    Your nervous system has a master switch. It's called the vagus nerve - and when it's toned, everything changes. Your mood. Your resilience. Your ability to feel present, connected, and like yourself. In this episode of Alignment by Tuva, we go deep into the science of the vagus nerve and what actually shifts in your body, mind, and life when you start activating it daily. You'll learn: What the vagus nerve is and why it's the most important nerve in your bodyPolyvagal Theory (Stephen Porges) and the three nervous system states - ventral vagal, fight/flight, and freezeWhy chronic stress, people-pleasing, and emotional suppression lower your vagal tone over timeThe gut-brain axis: why 80% of vagal signals travel from your body to your brain (not the other way around)5 science-backed daily practices to tone your vagus nerve: breathwork, humming, cold exposure, somatic shaking, and co-regulationWhat high heart rate variability (HRV) actually means and how to build it naturally Whether you're new to nervous system work or already deep in the somatic healing world, this episode will give you both the science and the practices to start shifting your baseline - from survival mode to genuine regulation. Connect with Me Instagram: @alignmentbytuva - instagram.com/alignmentbytuva Website: www.alignmentbytuva.com Topics: vagus nerve, nervous system regulation, polyvagal theory, somatic healing, breathwork, HRV, stress relief, nervous system reset, trauma healing, somatic therapy, emotional regulation, parasympathetic nervous system, vagal tone, anxiety relief, mind-body connection Science references • Porges, S.W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation. W.W. Norton. • Van der Kolk, B. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score. Viking Press. • Levine, P. (1997). Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma. North Atlantic Books. • Zaccaro, A. et al. (2018). How Breath-Control Can Change Your Life: A Systematic Review on Psycho-Physiological Correlates of Slow Breathing. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. • Vickhoff, B. et al. (2013). Music Structure Determines Heart Rate Variability of Singers. Frontiers in Psychology. • Berceli, D. Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) - research archive available at traumaprevention.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  4. #66 - How to Build Real Confidence: 10 Somatic Shifts for Self-Trust, Visibility & Growth

    Jun 10

    #66 - How to Build Real Confidence: 10 Somatic Shifts for Self-Trust, Visibility & Growth

    Most people believe confidence comes from believing in yourself more, thinking positive thoughts, or finally reaching a point where fear disappears. But what if confidence isn’t a mindset? What if confidence is something your nervous system learns? In this episode, I share the perspective that completely changed my own relationship with confidence, visibility, self-doubt, and growth. We explore why so many people stay stuck despite knowing they’re capable, why confidence often has very little to do with positive thinking, and how the body learns self-trust through lived experience. I walk you through 10 somatic shifts that help build real confidence. Together we’ll explore: Why confidence is a nervous system skill, not a personality traitThe hidden difference between self-protection and self-sabotageWhy action often comes before confidenceHow your nervous system learns self-trustThe role of visibility, rejection, and discomfort in growthWhy perfectionism keeps so many people stuckHow to build confidence through evidence instead of affirmation If you’ve been waiting to feel ready before taking the next step, this episode is for you. Because confidence isn’t waiting for you at the beginning. It’s waiting for you on the other side of the experience. Connect with Me: Instagram @alignmentbytuva Website www.alignmentbytuva.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  5. #65 - Why Your Body Is Holding Onto Weight (And What It's Trying to Tell You) with Elizabeth Aylor

    Jun 3

    #65 - Why Your Body Is Holding Onto Weight (And What It's Trying to Tell You) with Elizabeth Aylor

    In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Aylor - Holistic Nutritionist, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and creator of the 90-Day Whole Body Transformation - for a powerful conversation about weight, hormones, gut health, and what our symptoms may be trying to tell us. So many women today feel frustrated with their bodies. They're eating healthy, exercising, taking supplements, and doing everything "right," yet still struggle with stubborn weight gain, fatigue, bloating, cravings, and feeling disconnected from their health. Together, we explore why weight is often not the problem itself, but a symptom of deeper imbalances in the body. We dive into the connection between metabolism, stress, hormone health, digestion, inflammation, and nervous system regulation. Elizabeth shares her perspective on why restrictive diets often backfire, how gut dysfunction can impact everything from energy to fat loss, and why understanding root causes is often more powerful than chasing symptoms. We also discuss thyroid health, histamine intolerance, cortisol, hormone testing, GLP-1 medications, and the growing disconnect many women feel from their body's natural signals. Whether you're struggling with weight, navigating hormonal symptoms, or simply wanting to understand your body on a deeper level, this conversation will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and hopeful. Because healing isn't about fighting your body. It's about learning how to listen to it. Connect with Elizabeth Instagram @elizabethaylorfitness Mini Gut Reset Masterclass https://start.elizabethaylor.info/go-gut Metabolic Reset Quiz https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/68e56675821cc50015e0ff5d Connect with Me: Instagram @alignmentbytuva Website www.alignmentbytuva.com If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you're enjoying the podcast, I'd be so grateful if you'd follow, rate, and leave a review! Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  6. #64 - Constant Stimulation Is Stealing Your Life - Here’s How to Get It Back

    May 27

    #64 - Constant Stimulation Is Stealing Your Life - Here’s How to Get It Back

    What if the reason life feels blurry isn’t because nothing meaningful is happening, but because your attention is never fully here? In this episode of Alignment by Tuva, we explore how constant stimulation, scrolling, consuming, documenting, and filling every quiet moment can slowly disconnect you from your own life. This isn’t about a strict dopamine detox or quitting your phone. It’s about understanding what constant input does to the nervous system - and how presence, boredom, stillness, and sensory awareness help you actually experience your life while it’s happening. In this episode, we explore: why stillness feels uncomfortable when your nervous system is used to stimulationhow constant scrolling fragments attentionwhy boredom can open the door to creativity, intuition, and emotional clarityhow summer invites us back into the body and the senseswhy documenting a moment is not the same as living ithow to rebuild presence in small, realistic wayswhy your life becomes richer when your attention returns to it If you’ve been feeling overstimulated, distracted, disconnected, or like time is moving too fast, this episode is your reminder: You deserve to actually experience your life while it’s happening. Connect with Me:Instagram @alignmentbytuva Website www.alignmentbytuva.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  7. #63 - The Nervous System Was Never Meant to Do Life Alone

    May 20

    #63 - The Nervous System Was Never Meant to Do Life Alone

    Most people think strength means needing less support. Being independent. Holding everything together. Carrying life quietly. Not needing anyone. But your nervous system was never meant to do life alone. In this episode of Alignment by Tuva, we explore why support is not weakness - it is nervous system safety. Especially during seasons of uncertainty, transition, burnout, growth, moving, career change, or expansion, your body often needs more support - not less. Because uncertainty carries weight. And when you try to carry everything alone for too long, your nervous system eventually starts holding more than it can sustainably hold. In this episode, we explore: why high-functioning people often struggle silentlyhow self-reliance can become a survival strategywhy uncertainty increases nervous system loadhow support helps your body hold growth and changethe difference between dependency and being resourcedwhy co-regulation is biology, not weaknesshow to build a deeper foundation for the life you’re expanding into If you’ve been functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed inside, this episode is your reminder: You are allowed to be supported before you break. Connect with Me:Instagram @alignmentbytuva Website www.alignmentbytuva.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  8. #62 - The Burnout Recovery Mistake Keeping You Exhausted

    May 13

    #62 - The Burnout Recovery Mistake Keeping You Exhausted

    Most people think burnout recovery is about rest. More sleep. Less work. Taking time off. But what happens when the stress is technically over and your body still can’t relax? What happens when you’re resting but still exhausted? In this episode, we explore one of the most misunderstood parts of burnout recovery: The nervous system’s inability to recognize that the emergency is over. In this episode, we talk about: Why rest alone doesn’t always heal burnoutWhy your body can stay exhausted even after stress endsThe difference between physical rest and nervous system recoveryWhy high performers often struggle to recover fullyHow burnout changes your relationship with productivity, identity, and safetyThe hidden reason stillness can feel uncomfortable after burnoutSmall ways to help your body finally stop bracing Connect with Me: Instagram @alignmentbytuva Website www.alignmentbytuva.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
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Alignment by Tuva is the space where truth meets the nervous system - where we stop performing, stop self-abandoning, and finally build a life our body can stay in. Hosted by Tuva Marina, a Somatic & Subconscious Alignment Coach, this podcast is a deep exploration of the mind–body connection: how your nervous system shapes your relationships, your success, your intuition, your patterns - and how to rewire the parts of you that are still living in survival. This isn’t surface-level self-help. This is psychological, somatic, spiritual - and radically honest. Each episode blends: • science-backed tools for nervous system regulation & subconscious rewiring • somatic philosophy grounded in embodiment and emotional presence • raw personal stories that hit straight in the chest • truths that disrupt your patterns and wake you up • clean, grounded guidance that helps you create a life rooted in calm, clarity, and self-trust If you’re tired of chaos, tired of “trying,” tired of living out old patterns that no longer fit… you’re in the right place. Instagram: @alignmentbytuva Website: www.alignmentbytuva.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Tuva Marina
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tuva Marina
  • Show Website
    Alignment by Tuva

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