EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 7 MIN
How Your Nervous System Uses the Senses to Regulate Stress and Burnout
from Hustle Rebels: Burnout & Identity Recovery for High Achievers · host Renae Mansfield
What if your body already knows how to regulate stress — and you’ve just been trained to ignore it?Subscribe to The Weekly Recharge HEREIn this episode of the Weekly Recharge audio series, Renae shares a personal story from a recent Brainspotting training in Pasadena and the unexpected nervous system lesson that followed: how scent, sensory input, and the body’s instinctive cravings may reveal more about emotional regulation than most people realize.We explore:Why smell has a direct connection to the limbic systemThe surprising overlap between Brainspotting and sensory regulationHow burnout and stress disconnect people from their body’s signalsWhy nervous system healing isn’t always cognitiveA simple sensory anchor practice you can try this weekRenae also reflects on identity loss, nervous system survival mode, and her conversation with Aaron Tisdale Parker about rebuilding yourself after career disruption and major life change.If you’re a high achiever, first responder, caregiver, or someone constantly operating in overdrive, this episode will help you reconnect with the signals your body has been trying to send all along.Subscribe to Hustle Rebels for conversations around burnout recovery, nervous system regulation, identity, leadership, and sustainable performance without glorifying exhaustion.Support the showFind more info on how to work with Renae - [ Wayward Wellness Coaching ]CONNECT ON SOCIALS:LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/waywardwellnesscoaching/Website → https://www.waywardwellnesscoaching.orgInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/wayward_wellness_coaching/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/p/Wayward-Wellness-Coaching-61566792351111/
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What if your body already knows how to regulate stress — and you’ve just been trained to ignore it? Subscribe to The Weekly Recharge HERE In this episode of the Weekly Recharge audio series, Renae shares a personal story from a recent Brainspotting training in Pasadena and the unexpected nervous system lesson that followed: how scent, sensory input, and the body’s instinctive cravings may reveal more about emotional regulation than most people realize. We explore: Why smell has a direct conne...
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