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EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 47 MIN

You Don't Have to Try Harder: Opening to Receiving

from Somatic Self Healers · host Leah McQuade

If you've been feeling stuck in survival mode, constantly bracing, pushing, or trying to "fix" yourself, this conversation offers a different perspective.What if nothing is wrong with you?In this episode, we explore what's actually happening in your nervous system when you feel dysregulated and unable to relax fully. These patterns aren't failures—they're intelligent responses your body learned over time. I'll discuss how to receive your own medicine so the practices and healing work you're doing can truly land and integrate. You'll be guided through a tuning fork session on the back body and chakras, supporting you in opening to deeper receptivity. This is an invitation to shift from effort to awareness… to stop trying harder and start listening differently. Sign up for my free course, Nervous System Embodiment for Real Life. https://leahmcquade.com/resources/Be a part of the Somatic Self Healers Community https://mailchi.mp/leahmcquade.com/mg2urgzy6dWant 1:1 support? Book a virtual Sacred Somatic and Intuitive Healing Session here: https://leahmcquade.com/sacred-somatic-intuitive-healing/Website: https://leahmcquade.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/leahmcquade1/

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If you've been feeling stuck in survival mode, constantly bracing, pushing, or trying to "fix" yourself, this conversation offers a different perspective. What if nothing is wrong with you? In this episode, we explore what's actually happening in your nervous system when you feel dysregulated and unable to relax fully. These patterns aren't failures—they're intelligent responses your body learned over time. I'll discuss how to receive your own medicine so the practices and healing work you're...

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