Regulating your nervous system can start with something as simple as a breath, a song, or a few minutes of movement.

Today, Gerry explores the physical ways we can help the body move from stress into recovery, from slowing the breath and extending the exhale, to dancing, singing and activating the vagus nerve. He shares a simple morning practice to help release tension, move emotion through the body and begin the day from a more regulated place.

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We can become so used to feeling tired, tense and on edge that calm starts to feel unfamiliar.

Today, Gerry explores what a regulated nervous system actually feels like, steady, present and able to meet challenge without being consumed by it. He guides you through a simple meditation using breath, stillness and an affirmation to help bring the body back to balance.

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Do you understand how your body reacts to stress, and can you spot which nervous system response it jumps to?

Today, Gerry explores the different stress states we can fall into, from fight and flight to freeze and fawn. He explains how pushing harder, avoiding everything, shutting down or people-pleasing can all be protective responses, and why recognising your own pattern without judgement is the first step towards returning to flow.

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