Movement, Stress & Sleep: Why Stillness Isn’t the Answer

Feeling wired, tense or too tired to rest? Learn how gentle movement helps you release stress, reset your hormones and finally get the deep rest your body’s been asking for. In this episode, you’ll discover:Why your nervous system craves motion when you’re stressedHow moving your body helps lower cortisol and balance moodThe connection between movement, melatonin, and better sleepHow herbs like Ashwagandha and Rhodiola help you adapt and recoverYou’ll leave knowing how to use movement as medicine, so you can rest deeply, sleep better and feel safe in your body again.Send us Fan MailOnce a month, I host a free guided journaling practice for women whose stress, anxiety, and overthinking are getting in the way of better sleep.We meet live on Substack at 9PM Eastern. Our next session is August 5. We spend a few minutes getting all the crap that's running through your head onto paper, then I guide you through a short somatic practice to help you wind down for the night.It's free for Substack subscriberSubscribe to our Substack and get our free companion newsletter Get to the Root, where we go even deeper into today's episode topic. Click HERE to sign up!Website: https://oliviabellco.comI hope you find some time today for some peace, some plants and some paws!☮️🌿🐾Jo