218: "I Don’t Even Know Where to Begin” - A Breath Practice for Nervous System Burnout

In 2018, I found myself frozen—standing under a running shower, dreading another day of trying to show up online while feeling completely invisible. I’d just mentally quit my business after another spiral of comparison and self-doubt. Every time I opened a blank Google Doc, my voice disappeared. On sales calls, my chest would tighten, and my brain fogged over. I felt broken.But that day, I tried one thing: a breath practice I’d learned in my somatic trauma therapy training. It didn’t fix everything. But it helped me step out of the shower. And that was enough to begin again. In this short guided breath episode, you’ll learn:– A simple practice to shift from foggy and frozen to grounded and clear – Why nervous system regulation—not mindset—is the missing piece when you’re stuck in indecision or self-doubt – How to use breath as a physiological reset that opens space for clarity, creativity, and confident actionBook - Somatic Intelligence for Success Nervous system alignment to prevent burnout and leave an impact. Purchase here. Regulation Cheat Sheet PDF Learn to regulate with practices you'll actually use. No need for more time, space or privacy. Download here. Group & 1:1 supportJoin The Academy where visionary leaders build their businesses and bank accounts without sacrificing well-being. Through nervous system regulation tools, body-based trauma therapy, and practical business tips, you learn how to create a business that leaves a positive, lasting impact on the world. Click here.Soma; AI co-regulator & nervous system strategist Soma helps you shift out of spirals, self-doubt, and stress-based decision-making—so you can lead from your most grounded, self-aware state. Access here. This podcast explores the intersection of sales, money, and business success, offering entrepreneurial insights on overcoming the inner critic, burnout, and the unique challenges of ADHD and autoimmune conditions, while integrating polyvagal theory, Ayurveda, coaching, resilience, regulation, and trauma healing to support holistic growth and thriving in both life and business.