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The Nourished Nervous SystemCultivating a Community Mindset with Chandra CantorSend us a textAs things feel more chaotic in the world, there is a common sentiment that this is an important time to focus on community. I hear a lot about community in the circles I am in, but what does it actually mean to be in community? And how can one create or foster community wherever they are at in the process? These are some of the questions that Chandra Cantor, a mom, yoga teacher, life coach, and passionate community builder, shares on this episode. The conversation delves into what...
2025-03-1340 min
The Nourished Nervous SystemExploring the Complexities of Surrender: Insights on Control, Collapse, and TrustSend us a textIn this episode I embark on an intriguing exploration of surrender's nuanced landscape. Delving into the delicate balance between surrender and collapse, the conversation unravels the intricate dance between resistance, control, and acceptance. Personal anecdotes, including transformative parenting moments and the liberating act of trusting one's body, highlight the profound impact of surrender on the nervous system. Surrender is strategy for the preservation of resources. Tuning into the body and practicing acceptance and surrender can be a valuable tool to have more resources for problem solving and crea...
2025-01-0927 min
The Nourished Nervous SystemSlowing Down and Stretching Time: lessons from the gardenSend us a textDo you ever feel like you are doing all the right things but still don't feel good?This was the question at the center of this week's episode. Spoiler alert: I don't have the answer to this, but I do have thoughts on it. In this episode I share about my adventure of moving into a new home in Maine and the excitement and challenges that come with starting a garden from scratch. I speak about the interplay between the physical act of gardening and the philosophical lesso...
2024-05-1631 min
The Nourished Nervous SystemPerfectionism is a Form of Chronic StressSend us a textDid you know that studies show that in the past few decades there has been a 30% increase in people exhibiting perfectionist traits? I never considered myself a perfectionist but I am starting to see areas of my life where I have a perfectionist mindset and how paralyzing it has been for me.And I believe that perfectionism is a form of chronic stress that is rooted in a belief of "not enough"In this episode:What exactly is perfectionism?Why "healthy perfectionism" is a myth Perfectionism as...
2024-04-0426 min
The Nourished Nervous SystemBeing With What Is (in Life and Relationships) with Chandra CantorSend us a textDo you ever notice that tension that arises in your body when the outside world is not aligning with your expectations? What thoughts do you notice when your current reality is not the way you want it?It's really normal to have these thoughts and feelings, they are a part of our messy human experience, but the practice of "being with what is" can help you navigate these experiences with a bit more grace and ease.In this week's episode I have a wonderful conversation with Chandra C...
2024-03-2846 min