Your Nervous System Is Running the Show with Tiffany Toombs

Send us Fan MailWhat if the thing holding you back… isn’t your strategy, your discipline, or your motivation?What if it’s your nervous system?In this episode of Joy Unfiltered, Rachel sits down with global expert Tiffany Toombs to unpack the real reason so many high-achieving women feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles they can’t seem to break.This isn’t surface-level self-help. This is a deep, grounded look at how your body, brain, and past experiences shape your reality—and what you can actually do about it.Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: Why 70–80% of your day may be spent in survival mode  How your nervous system confuses emails with actual danger  The real reason behind self-sabotage (and why it’s not your fault)  How limiting beliefs are formed—and why they feel so real  3 simple, science-backed exercises to regulate your nervous system  How to move from reactive living to intentional decision-making This episode will help you stop trying to “fix” yourself… and start understanding yourself in a way that changes everything.Because joy, clarity, and growth don’t come from pushing harder. They come from feeling safe enough to expand.🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS Your nervous system is designed to protect you, not grow you  Self-sabotage is a safety mechanism, not a character flaw  Most limiting beliefs were formed before age 7  Chronic stress fuels both mental and physical health issues  Regulation is a practice, not a one-time fix  Safety is the foundation for growth, clarity, and joy Connect with Tiffany:LinkedInSupport the showConnect with RachelJoy-Led Leadership ForumTake the Pledge to send 1 Text a DayThe JOY ProjectJoy is THE StrategyInstagramLinkedInYouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.