It's Just Stress with Catie Perkins

Catie Perkins
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It’s Just Stress is the podcast for women ready to stop performing “healing” and start actually feeling whole again. Host Catie Perkins shares real conversations about nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and the messy middle of self-growth for women who crave depth and connections, not trends or endless checklists. You’re not broken. And it's not "just stress". You deserve better. Tune in weekly and follow for practical wisdom and a deeper healing journey. catiecreates.substack.com

  1. 11/26/2025

    15. GUEST EPISODE: Embodiment Through Breathwork with Emily Dewberry

    What if the doorway back into your body was as simple (and profound) as your own breath? In this episode, our guest Emily Dewberry- founder of the Embody Edit and Breath Sessions podcast- explores how breathwork can gently pull us out of our ungrounded, anxious, overthinking state and guide us back into presence, safety, and embodied confidence. We dive into the physiological magic of breathwork- how it reshapes stress resilience, calms anxiety, nourishes hormone health, and improves sleep- while also exploring its deeper gifts: sovereignty, creativity, feminine intuition, and the feeling of coming home to yourself. CONNECT WITH EMILY: Emily Dewberry on Instagram: @emilydewberry The Embody Edit in Instagram: @theembodyedit CONNECT WITH ME: Chrysalis Wellness Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@chrysalis.wellness⁠⁠⁠ Chrysalis Wellness TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@chrysalis.wellness⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠⁠⁠Catie Creates⁠⁠⁠ Free Guides + Discount Codes ⁠⁠⁠HERE

    58 min

  2. 11/19/2025

    14. The Healing Power of Belonging: Why Community Is Medicine for Women

    What if the community you crave isn’t just a “nice-to-have,” but a biological, spiritual, and emotional requirement for your healing? In this episode, we explore how intentional connection, co-regulation, and the sacred bond of belonging can transform women’s hormone, gut, and nervous system health. Community isn’t just people around you — it’s a feeling of being held, witnessed, and understood without having to perform. It’s the medicine our bodies evolved for and the safety our nervous systems are constantly seeking. When we stop isolating our healing and start rooting ourselves in meaningful, in-person connection, everything softens: stress lowers, digestion improves, cycles regulate, and we come home to ourselves. CONNECT WITH ME: Chrysalis Wellness Instagram: ⁠⁠@chrysalis.wellness⁠⁠ Chrysalis Wellness TikTok: ⁠⁠@chrysalis.wellness⁠⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠⁠Catie Creates⁠⁠ Free Guides + Discount Codes ⁠⁠HERE

    44 min

  3. 10/29/2025

    13. The Medicine of Grief: Rituals for Remembering and Navigating Sorrow

    What if we allowed grief to become a source of depth, creativity, and connection instead of pushing it away at all costs? In this episode, we'll explore how grief, remembrance, and ancestral wisdom can help us reconnect to what truly matters. Grief is more than just uncomfortable sadness- it’s a sacred bridge between loss and love. Connecting with all parts of ourselves invites others to do the same. It brings our body, mind, and spirit back to vibrant, full life. Integrating grief and gratitude cracks us open in unexpectedly beautiful ways and teaches us balance. CONNECT WITH ME: Chrysalis Wellness Instagram: ⁠@chrysalis.wellness⁠ Chrysalis Wellness TikTok: ⁠@chrysalis.wellness⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠Catie Creates⁠ Free Guides + Discount Codes ⁠HERE

    50 min
  4. 10. How to Detox Your Home (Without the Overwhelm)

    10/08/2025

    10. How to Detox Your Home (Without the Overwhelm)

    If you've gone down the rabbit hole of non-toxic everything, gotten super overwhelmed, and worried that you'll never heal your body without a perfect environment... this episode is for you! Take it from someone who spent years swinging from the "I just need to move out to a farm and make my own lye soap" extreme to "F it- the world is toxic and I'm doomed no matter what": there are simple swaps you can make that change your home for the better (without the added fight or flight of perfectionism!) As I mentioned in the episode, I've compiled my favorite nontoxic home essentials into a shoppable guide, and just in time for Amazon Prime Day! 👇🏼 Healthy Home Swaps Guide Get full access to catie creates at catiecreates.substack.com/subscribe

    31 min
  5. 09. Barely Staying Afloat? Why Everything Feels So Overwhelming Right Now

    10/01/2025

    09. Barely Staying Afloat? Why Everything Feels So Overwhelming Right Now

    Welcome to SEASON TWO of the podcast, friends! In this episode, I'm sharing a lot of personal updates as well as navigating the collective overwhelm and "stuckness" a lot of us are feeling. If you feel like this year has been a rollercoaster for your big feeling heart, let this episode be a soft place to land. We're exploring four of the main themes contributing to burnout and practical small shifts you can make to not only stay afloat, but to step back into genuine joy and wellbeing. Like I mentioned in this episode, if you're seeking a more structured approach to reawakening creativity and tapping into your body again, here are some amazing starting points: 🌟 The FREE 7 Essentials to (Real) Rest Guide 🌟 💃🏻 The Embodyed App by Nikki Norenberg 💃🏻 Get full access to catie creates at catiecreates.substack.com/subscribe

    49 min
  6. 08. Nervous System 101: Intro to Stress

    04/30/2025

    08. Nervous System 101: Intro to Stress

    FINALLY- an episode on stress! If you constantly hear "high cortisol", "fight or flight", "nervous system", or "vagus nerve" on social media, this episode's for you. We're diving into the basics of nervous system health and how to implement rhythm and daily anchors to rebuild trust and safety within your body. The result? Better sleep, less bloating, more energy, and actually feeling GOOD in your body! Download The 7 Essentials to Real Rest Register for the Masterclass Get full access to catie creates at catiecreates.substack.com/subscribe

    23 min
  7. 07. Gut Health 101: Intro to the Microbiome

    04/23/2025

    07. Gut Health 101: Intro to the Microbiome

    If you've normalized swapping your favorite dress for a baggy top due to unpredictable bloating, this episode is for you! In this 101 Intro- style episode, we'll demystify your bloating, fatigue, food intolerances, and breakouts by diving into the basics of gut health. We'll also cover common misconceptions about how to heal your digestion, what foods to avoid, and a proven 4-step protocol to rebuild a happy, healthy gut. Because remember: gut health is the root of all health! Ready to dive into The Butterfly Effect? Check out the course below: ⁠⁠What will your Butterfly Effect be? Get full access to catie creates at catiecreates.substack.com/subscribe

    39 min
  8. 06. Cycle Syncing 101: Intro to the Menstrual Cycle

    04/16/2025

    06. Cycle Syncing 101: Intro to the Menstrual Cycle

    If the only thing you were taught about your menstrual cycle was either you're on your period or not (and how to insert a tampon), this episode will help dispel common myths about your cycle and provide actionable ways to support your body at each point of the month. You are so much more interesting than you've been led to believe, and you're NOT doomed to suffer from nightmarish PMS or debilitating period cramps forever! Stay tuned for next week's episode where we'll dive into your gut health and how it can impact everything from your mood to your skin. Ready to dive into The Butterfly Effect? Check out the course below: ⁠What will your Butterfly Effect be? Want to try my favorite herbal tinctures for hormone support? Get 15% Off Soothe with code CATHERINE84239 Get full access to catie creates at catiecreates.substack.com/subscribe

    34 min
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It’s Just Stress is the podcast for women ready to stop performing “healing” and start actually feeling whole again. Host Catie Perkins shares real conversations about nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and the messy middle of self-growth for women who crave depth and connections, not trends or endless checklists. You’re not broken. And it's not "just stress". You deserve better. Tune in weekly and follow for practical wisdom and a deeper healing journey. catiecreates.substack.com

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