Sometimes you’re doing “fine”… but your body is exhausted.
Irritable. Tight. Overstimulated.
And you can’t quite explain why.

In this bonus episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes audio from The Regulated Woman private podcast. This is one of my favorite micro-tools for releasing stress that gets trapped in the body throughout the day.

We’re talking about emotional residue... the irritation, disappointment, pressure, or overwhelm your body absorbs when you don’t have time (or space) to fully process what you feel. Even when your mind has moved on, your nervous system might still be holding the weight.

This episode walks you through a simple, 60-second somatic release you can use in real life, no journaling, no deep dive, no long breathwork session required.

Just practical nervous-system care for women who are carrying a lot.

TOPICS & TANGENTS:
• What emotional residue is and why it drains your energy
• How stress and emotion live in the body, not just the mind
• Why “pushing through” costs more than you think
• A simple three-step somatic release you can use anytime
• How incomplete stress responses keep you exhausted
• Reclaiming mental, emotional, and physical energy without effort

POINT OF THE STORY:
You’re not tired because you’re weak... you’re tired because your body is holding too much. When you allow stress responses to complete, you get your energy back.

MENTIONED:
• My conversation with Alison Hardy on Six Figure Secrets — a raw discussion on success, burnout, and redefining what “enough” actually feels like

If this episode lands for you and you want more support like this — short, effective, body-based tools you can actually use — The Regulated Woman might be exactly what your nervous system has been asking for.

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MORE ABOUT ASH
I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.

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