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Jan 272 min read
Understanding Female Hormones and the Link to Chronic Illness with Jeni Crane from Yum Nutrition
This week on Calm Your Nervous System, I spoke with nutritional therapist Jeni Crane about the invisible forces shaping how we feel,...

Jan 142 min read
Get more done in less time: Manage overwhelm and procrastination for ADHDers
Whether it’s from friends, clients or just out of my own mouth – ‘overwhelmed’ is a word I hear quite frequently! In today’s episode, I’m an

Dec 16, 20242 min read
Neurodivergent vs Neurotypical Burnout, The Chronic Illness Link, and What Helps?
Most people have heard of burnout – physical and emotional exhaustion due to prolonged stress – but have you heard of neurodivergent...

Dec 2, 20242 min read
Healing from Trauma Through Somatic EMDR with Cara Hooper
A lot of people think that because they had food on the table growing up, they didn’t live in a war zone or have any major negative...

Nov 25, 20242 min read
Q&A: Balancing Work and Money with a Chronic Illness, Managing Setbacks & Handling Procrastination and the Freeze Response
I get asked a lot of questions on social media about managing setbacks, keeping hopeful, and balancing work and money when having a...

Nov 15, 20242 min read
Why Mindset is So Important in Healing Chronic Illnesses with Love and Life Coach Katharine Morgan | Episode 9
In this conversation, I sit down with Katharine Morgan to dive into her inspiring journey with chronic pain. We chat about her...

Oct 28, 20242 min read
Why Undiagnosed ADHD Leads to Burnout and Chronic Illness | Episode 8
Recently, I noticed a link between the vast majority of people who come to me for 1:1 coaching – they have either diagnosed or...

Sep 23, 20242 min read
Turning Our House into an Airbnb: Tips for Getting Through Busy Life Periods for People with Chronic Illnesses | Episode 7
When you’re going through a busy period in your life, often the first thing to go out of the window is your self-care and time for...

Sep 9, 20242 min read
How Sayeeda Alam Used Yoga and Ayurvedic Principles to Heal from CFS | Episode 6
When I was in the depths of my CFS, I had a sticker on my mobility scooter that said “Yes, I have tried yoga. No, it didn’t work.”...

Aug 26, 20242 min read
How Mike Watts Overcame Years of Chronic Skin Issues and Found Balance in His Life | Episode 5
If you are a man or have any men in your life close to you, you might find that the stereotype that men won’t go to the doctor is often...

Aug 12, 20243 min read
Using Psychedelics to Heal Trauma and Chronic Illness: A Doctor’s Perspective with Dr Aisling Quiery | Episode 4
I’m really excited to welcome a guest to the podcast for the first time! If you’ve got a chronic illness of any kind, I’m sure there’s...

Jul 29, 20242 min read
Everything You Need to Know About the Nervous System: Polyvagal Theory, Dysregulation and Techniques You Can Use to Regulate | Episode 3
Get your notebooks ready because today’s episode is the one you’ve all been waiting for! If you’ve heard me talking about nervous system...

Jul 15, 20242 min read
My Story: How I Used Nervous System Regulation to Heal My ME/CFS | Episode 2
I’ve tried out a lot of things while trying to heal and recover from ME/CFS. Acupuncture, the Perrin technique, veganism, yoga, pilates,...

Jun 28, 20242 min read
From Glandular Fever to Being Diagnosed with ME/CFS: My Story of Chronic Illness, Trauma and Nervous System Dysregulation | Episode 1
Welcome to the very first episode of the “Calm Your Nervous System” podcast! I’m truly so excited to finally be bringing this to life,...


Jan 17, 20241 min read
Is your chronic illness linked to trauma?
In my personal and professional experience- yes. It took me a long time and a lot of self reflection (and inner turmoil and therapy!) to...


Oct 18, 20231 min read
What is somatic coaching?
Find out more about the polyvagal theory here How do I get started? Look out for my new course- Heal Good, starting in January 2024, sign...

Jul 13, 20232 min read
How to understand ME/CFS using the Polyvagal Theory
Did you know that we often cycle through 3 different states of our autonomic nervous system? You may have heard of the traditional 2...
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