S2 - EP 3: Calming Your Body When It Feels Activated

In today's episode we're diving into what to do when your body feels activated—those moments when your heart races, your chest tightens, or you just can't seem to think clearly. If you've experienced betrayal, trauma, or overwhelming stress, you've likely felt your nervous system kick into fight, flight, or freeze mode. In this episode, I'll walk you through gentle, practical ways to calm your body when it feels unsafe—through breathwork, movement, and grounding techniques you can use anywhere, anytime. You'll also get simple journal prompts to help you recognize when you're activated, explore what helps you feel safe, and start building trust with your body again. Because healing isn't just emotional—it's physical, too. Find your path to healing 3 ways I can help you dive deeper- BETRAYAL RECOVERY COACHING: https://reallifewellnesscoaching.com/work-with-me/empowered-after-infidelity 📰7-Day Wellness Challenge- kick start your life today! https://reallifewellnesscoaching.com/challenge/ Love your REAL Life Membership https://l.bttr.to/TwTA2 You don't need a perfect routine. You need a REAL life you actually love. Inside the Love Your REAL Life Membership, we focus on creating wellness that works in everyday life—without guilt, shame, or overwhelm. Here's what you'll find each week: Small daily wellness challenges- Guided meditations Motivating topics & journaling prompts Inspiration from thoughtful readings Gentle decluttering challenges Yoga flows & soulful check-ins Plus—live planning sessions and workshops to help you align your routines with your goals. Because health isn't about doing more. It's about creating rhythms that make you feel whole, grounded, and joyful. Let's be social! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reallifewellnesscoaching/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/reallifewellnessmindbodyspirit Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/reallifewellnesscoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-lauterbach-0510b923a/ Bio I specialize in supporting women who have experienced infidelity and are ready to reclaim their power, rebuild trust in themselves, and create a life they truly love. As a holistic nurse and wellness coach, I weave together mindful nutrition, movement, mindset work, and nervous system regulation to help women reconnect with their bodies and their inner strength. While my heart is in guiding women through the healing process after betrayal, I also work with clients on a wide range of wellness goals—helping them create sustainable routines and habits that align with their values and vision for a thriving life. For those interested, I offer InBody scanning to measure body composition (muscle, fat, and water). This tool provides a clear snapshot of physical health, helping to guide balanced nutrition, intentional movement, and overall well-being. Outside of my work, I'm married to my soulmate, Seth, and I'm blessed to be a mom, stepmom, grandma, and mother-in-law. Family time is at the top of my list. I also have amazing friends and get together regularly with them, supper club, book club, backpacking & hiking, daily walks, yoga, reading, traveling to exciting places, creative projects, and organizing spaces to create a cozy, welcoming home. ***Making any lifestyle changes is from my own experience and/or other clients personal experiences and may not be suited for you. It is strongly recommended that you consult with your health professional before making changes in your own life. By engaging in anything that I talk about, you agree that you do so at your own risk.Mentioned in this episode:Love Your Real Life Membershiphttps://l.bttr.to/TwTA2