You’re wiped, but wired. Exhausted, but your brain won’t quit.

You want to rest—but your body says, not yet.

That buzzing, edgy, can’t-sit-still feeling? It’s not a mindset problem. It’s a nervous system stuck in survival mode.

In this episode, we’re unpacking the real science behind the tired but wired paradox—and why slowing down might feel anything but restful when you’re dysregulated.

You’ll learn:
✔️ What “tired but wired” actually means in your nervous system
✔️ Why high-functioning women struggle to rest (and why it’s not your fault)
✔️ 4 somatic tools to help you finally feel calm, grounded, and safe again

We’ll cover the role of the vagus nerve, how mixed states hijack your energy, and why stillness can feel like a threat when your system’s braced for danger.

Plus: high-ROI practices you can use right now to start rewiring rest into your body—without needing a week-long retreat or a silent house.

Related Links:

• Previous Episode
• Tired of Being Tired? Top Causes of Chronic Fatigue and Powerful Energy-Boosting Habits
• Tired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed? The Step-by-Step Process to Heal Burnout and Regulate Your Nervous System
• Feeling Overwhelmed with Work-Life Balance? 3 Mindset Shifts for Working Moms
• Unlocking Calm Powerful Somatic Practices to Shift out of Fight, Flight or Freeze
• 3 Body-Based Tools to Shift Out of Fight-or-Flight (Fast)

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If you’ve ever felt guilty for struggling because “you should be grateful,” this one’s for you.

Because real mental wellness isn’t about pretending everything’s fine.

It’s about having science-backed tools that help you navigate the real stuff—burnout, anxiety, parenting stress, and all the emotions in between.

In this episode, I’m joined by Marc Fussell, founder of Take 2 Minutes—a nonprofit using tech and positive psychology to make nervous system regulation doable (and actually effective).

We’re diving into:
✔️ What positive psychology actually is (and how it helps rewire your brain for joy)
✔️ Why your gratitude practice might not be working (and how to fix it in 2 weeks)
✔️ A simple grounding tool to help calm your nervous system in real time
✔️ How to model emotional regulation for your kids—even on the messy

Marc’s approach is science-backed, simple, and surprisingly doable—even in a busy season.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to be grateful but it’s not landing—or like you’ve lost touch with joy—you’re going to love this one. It’s hopeful, honest, and full of tangible takeaways.

🎧 Press play and get the tools to feel more grounded, grateful, and present—starting now.

Connect with Marc:

• Marc’s Website
• Take 2 Minutes YouTube
• Marc’s IG

Related Links:

• Previous Episode
• Encouraging Optimism Without Toxic Positivity
• Are You Ready for a Soul Shift? How to Get Unstuck and Reclaim Your Joy
• How to Edit Your Life for More Clarity, Growth, & Joy
• How to Neurohack Happiness Chemicals
• Tips for Balancing Hormones & Boosting Energy

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If your body feels like it's stuck in overdrive—wired, tired, inflamed, and just plain off—it might not be just stress. It could be high cortisol.

In this first episode of Alive & Well, we’re pulling back the curtain on your body’s main stress hormone.

Because if you’ve been walking around feeling anxious, foggy, overstimulated, or exhausted by 2 p.m., there’s a good chance your cortisol levels are out of whack—and your nervous system is sounding the alarm.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why common symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog could all be traced back to high cortisol
• How chronic stress disrupts your energy, sleep, focus, and mood
• The science behind your stress response (no jargon—just what you actually need to know)
• 4 simple, science-backed ways to calm your nervous system and bring your body back into balance

The best part? You don’t need to overhaul your whole life.

Just a few small shifts to help your body feel safe again.

🎧 Hit play to learn how to work with your body—not against it—and download the free Nervous System Reset Guide (linked in the show notes) for practical tools you can start using today.

You were made to be alive & well—and we’re starting right here.

Related Links:

• Previous Episode
• 4 Signs You’re Addicted to Cortisol (and How to Fix It)
• 5 Habits I Stopped Doing to Heal My Nervous System & Balance My Cortisol
• 5 Ways to Activate Your Vagus Nerve for Stress Relief and Emotional Balance
• 7 Ways to Tone Your Vagus Nerve and Build Real Stress Resilience
• 5 Morning Mistakes that Wreck Your Nervous System and Cause Burnout

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