Becoming Your Own Medicine: Nervous System Healing with Irene Lyon

Start your Smart Body Smart Mind journey here → https://ea188.isrefer.com/go/SBSM/MW/ Guest Bio: Irene Lyon, MSC. and nervous system expert, teaches people around the world how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma, heal body and mind, and live full, creative lives. To date, her online programs and classes have reached close to 25,000 people in over 90 countries. Irene has a Master’s Degree in Biomedical and Health Science and also has a knack for making complex info easy for ALL of us to understand and apply to our lives. She has extensively studied and practices the works of Dr. Moshé Feldenkrais, Peter Levine (founder of Somatic Experiencing) and Kathy Kain (founder of Somatic Practice). Irene spends her free time eating delicious food, hiking in the mountains or walking along the Pacific Ocean in her hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia. Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, Mitch Webb welcomes nervous system expert and mentor Irene Lyon. Irene shares her personal journey from sports injuries and Feldenkrais training to becoming a leader in trauma healing and nervous system education. Together, Mitch and Irene explore why slowing down is essential for true healing, the creation of Smart Body, Smart Mind, and how anyone can begin to “become their own medicine.” Whether you’re an athlete, high achiever, or someone facing chronic health struggles, this conversation offers hope, clarity, and tools for deep healing. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro — Mitch introduces Irene Lyon and her global impact in trauma healing. 5:45 – Irene’s Background — From exercise physiology to Feldenkrais to discovering trauma work. 14:30 – Clients Who Weren’t Healing — The turning point that led Irene to Somatic Experiencing. 22:10 – Feldenkrais Meets Trauma Healing — How small, subtle movements unlock big changes. 31:00 – Mitch’s Story — How nervous system education transformed his own healing. 40:50 – Titration & Slowing Down — Why going too fast can overwhelm the system. 55:00 – Becoming Your Own Medicine — Irene explains how education + practice create lasting change. 1:05:30 – Who This Work Is For — Why rock bottom and curiosity often fuel healing breakthroughs. 1:18:00 – Smart Body, Smart Mind — The structure, benefits, and community behind Irene’s signature course. 1:30:20 – Online vs In-Person Work — When each format is supportive and necessary. 1:40:00 – Closing Thoughts — Trusting the process, and how to begin your own journey. Key Takeaways: -Healing isn’t about forcing, it’s about slowing down and listening to the body. -Nervous system education empowers you to become your own medicine. -Transformation often comes when curiosity meets rock bottom. Connect with Irene: ​⁠​⁠ https://youtube.com/@IreneLyon https://facebook.com/lyonirene https://instagram.com/irenelyon/ Start your SBSM journey here → https://ea188.isrefer.com/go/SBSM/MW/