68: How to Give Your Nervous System the Gift of Calm This Holiday Season

In this merry and meaningful episode of Choose To Become, Lindsey unpacks the stress that often sneaks in during the holiday season. She lights the way toward peace + calm, sharing simple yet powerful techniques to keep your nervous system feeling jolly + bright. From breathing exercises like box breathing to joyful movement and self-compassion, Lindsey offers accessible tools to help you stay grounded amidst the holiday hustle.

You'll discover how to recognize your body's "stress signals," practice harm reduction as a form of self-care, and embrace tools for emotional balance and self-discovery. This uplifting episode is a heartfelt reminder that you're never alone in navigating the ups and downs of the season — and you deserve to feel calm, cozy, and cared for.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Holiday Stress

03:12 Understanding the Nervous System

05:57 Breathing Techniques for Calmness

09:09 Grounding Practices and Mindful Movement

11:46 Harm Reduction and Self-Compassion

14:56 Finding Your Tools for Regulation

17:59 Embracing Your Journey and Self-Discovery

Resources Mentioned:

Recovery Rocks Podcast

The Trap Witch on Instagram

Trauma Research Foundation |Your Voice: A Tool for Safety and Self-regulation 

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