Nervous System Healing & Learning to Trust Yourself Again with Sheila Haugh

Episode DescriptionWhat happens when you’ve built a life that looks “successful” on the outside — but feels disconnected on the inside?In this powerful episode of Midlife… Now What?!, Erin and Jennie sit down with Sheila Haugh, a parts work, embodiment, and self-trust coach, to talk about what it really means to reconnect with yourself in midlife.Sheila shares her journey from the entertainment industry into coaching, the moment she realized she was living for everyone else, and how nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and parts work helped her come back home to herself.Together, they explore why so many high-achieving women feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected — and how healing doesn’t require fixing yourself, but listening to the parts of you that have been working overtime for years.This episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and give yourself permission to heal — in your own time, at your own pace.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeWhy midlife often brings a deep identity reckoningHow living on “autopilot” disconnects us from our truthWhat somatic healing actually is — and why it feels safer than traditional approachesWhy healing doesn’t need to be cathartic or overwhelming to be effectiveHow parts work helps you understand the inner voices running your lifeThe difference between intuition and fearWhy high-achieving women are often the most dysregulatedHow healing continues after the session — not just during itWhy focusing on yourself is not selfish, but necessaryKey TakeawaysYou are not one identity — you are made up of many parts, all trying to protect youIntuition is calm, grounded, and steady — not urgent or fear-basedNervous system regulation is foundational for lasting changeHealing happens in layers and is never linearYou don’t have to know the end result to take the next stepSmall, consistent shifts build real capacity and resilienceMidlife isn’t a crisis — it’s a reconnectionAbout Our Guest: Sheila HaughSheila Haugh is a parts work, embodiment, and self-trust coach who supports high-achieving women through major life transitions. Her work blends somatic practices, nervous system regulation, parts work, intuition, and deep self-trust to help women move forward without abandoning themselves.Sheila offers both high-touch one-on-one coaching and an intimate group container designed to support women as they work toward personal goals while being deeply supported by community.Special Offer for ListenersSheila is offering exclusive discounts for Midlife… Now What?! listeners:40% off one-on-one coaching$50 off her Worth It group containerUse code: MIDLIFENOWWHATConnect with SheilaWebsite: www.sheilahaugh.comInstagram: @sheila.haughFinal ThoughtsIf you’ve ever felt like you’ve given everything to everyone else…If you’ve wondered who you are beneath the roles you play…If your nervous system feels tired — not broken…This episode is for you.Midlife isn’t about fixing what’s wrong.It’s about remembering who you are.