EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 43 MIN
Journalism, War and trauma. A conversation with Nicole Jansezian
from Rooted & Rested · host Natanya-Joy Gidoomal
Get your FREE REST TESTLearn more about the ROOTED & RESTED Coaching Program Find out about trauma informed INTERIORS Follow Nicole: WebsiteyoutubeinstagramWhat does it actually feel like to carry stories most people will never have to witness?In this conversation with Nicole Jansezian, we talk about what it’s really like behind the scenes of reporting in intense environments- the pace, the pressure, the moments where you just have to keep going… and what happens after.We spoke about:• what it’s like in the moment when everything feels heightened• that “just get through it” mode - and how familiar it can become• what stays with you at the end of the day (and what doesn’t leave so easily)• how your body responds, even when your mind is focused on the job• the impact of October 7 attacks, both personally and professionally• and the tension between doing your job well… and looking after yourself as a personWhat I kept coming back to during this conversation is this:You can be incredibly capable… and still be carrying more than your system is built to hold long-term.And that doesn’t just apply to journalists in conflict zones.It shows up in leadership, in business, in parenting, in everyday life - when you’re the one people rely on, the one who keeps going, the one who holds it together.This is where the work I do comes in.Because it’s not just about mindset, or pushing through, or switching off for a bit.It’s about understanding what your body is holding, how your nervous system is responding, and what actually needs to shift if you want things to feel different - not just look different on the outside.Inside **Rooted & Rested**, we work with that. willowandrest.com/rooted-rested In a way that fits into real life.If this conversation resonates, it might give you a different way of seeing what’s going on for you too.Book a free discovery call! Or discover more about coaching at willowandrest.com#burnoutrecovery #nervoussystemregulation #somatics #traumainformed #stress #mentalhealth #emotionalwellbeing #leadership #highperformance
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Get your FREE REST TESTLearn more about the ROOTED & RESTED Coaching Program Find out about trauma informed INTERIORS Follow Nicole: WebsiteyoutubeinstagramWhat does it actually feel like to carry stories most people will never have to witness?In this conversation with Nicole Jansezian, we talk about what it’s really like behind the scenes of reporting in intense environments- the pace, the pressure, the moments where you just have to keep going… and what happens after.We spoke about:• what it’s like in the moment when everything feels heightened• that “just get through it” mode - and how familiar it can become• what stays with you at the end of the day (and what doesn’t leave so easily)• how your body responds, even when your mind is focused on the job• the impact of October 7 attacks, both personally and professionally• and the tension between doing your job well… and looking after yourself as a personWhat I kept coming back to during this conversation is this:You can be incredibly capable… and still be carrying more than your system is built to hold long-term.And that doesn’t just apply to journalists in conflict zones.It shows up in leadership, in business, in parenting, in everyday life - when you’re the one people rely on, the one who keeps going, the one who holds it together.This is where the work I do comes in.Because it’s not just about mindset, or pushing through, or switching off for a bit.It’s about understanding what your body is holding, how your nervous system is responding, and what actually needs to shift if you want things to feel different - not just look different on the outside.Inside **Rooted & Rested**, we work with that. willowandrest.com/rooted-rested In a way that fits into real life.If this conversation resonates, it might give you a different way of seeing what’s going on for you too.Book a free discovery call! Or discover more about coaching at willowandrest.com#burnoutrecovery #nervoussystemregulation #somatics #traumainformed #stress #mentalhealth #emotionalwellbeing #leadership #highperformance
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