Brain-Body Resilience

Send us Fan Mail Attention is the initial cognitive process of noticing something, focus is the sustained attention over time.  Focus isn’t something you can or can’t do, it’s something that is trained, it is a skill.  Because there is a correlation between this and NS dysregulation, building the skills that aid in nervous system regulation will then make training focus more accessible.  It’s hard...

Send us Fan Mail We communicate with ourselves every day, not in words… sometimes… but in breath, in movement, in our attention, focus, and effort.  The symptoms, the tension, the headaches, the restlessness, the anxious worry and rumination, these are  all asking for something to change, for YOU to change something.  That’s the thing, nothing will change unless YOU do something different … these...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is simply a recording of a conversation with one of my favorite people. Every time I get to talk with and share time with James-Olivia I am left with a little more curiosity, a little more ease, and a full heart.  James-Olivia Chu Hillman is a Facilitator and lover of extraordinary, uncomfortable, life-changing conversations. A nurturer of Disobedience & Regard, a...

Send us Fan Mail This episode comes after a much needed pause. In a time when we are surrounded by and overwhelmed with tragic news, a live news feed of trauma, genocide, our rights being stripped away and people’s lives being broken and stolen… it can feel hopeless and helpless.  We are not helpless.  It is not hopeless, but hope is not a feeling, it is a promise, and action, something to work to...

Send us Fan Mail Today we take a moment to acknowledge the overwhelming nature of global crises, and focus on what’s within our control, caring for ourselves and our communities, and showing up where we can make a difference. I'm also sharing my tradition to start the new year with a word that I use as an intention, a guide for the year. Unapologetic is my word for the year . It’s a commitmen...

Send us Fan Mail Talking with Kate Zanoni, a movement educator, fitness coach, and author. As an outdoor enthusiast, she specializes in the transformative power of nature by helping her clients find strength, joy, and connection in the outdoors. With more than a decade of experience in orthopedics and sports medicine, she works with outdoor athletes to build resilient strength and break free from...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're talking feelings, you know, those things we try so hard to ignore, shove down, or pretend don’t exist? “I’m fine… EVERYTHING IS FINE!!!” Sound familiar? This week, I’m diving into emotional regulation—not just to deal with stress, anxiety, or overwhelm, but to actually allow ourselves to feel the feelings. Because ignoring them doesn’t make them go away. It just l...

Send us Fan Mail There’s a lot of buzz about nervous system regulation—but what does it actually mean? It's not just about being calm and zen all the time. In this episode, we dive into what a regulated nervous system really looks like and why it’s not the same as avoiding emotions or stress altogether. We cover:  The difference between dysregulation and emotional expression. What it means to...

Send us Fan Mail Today we’re diving into the complicated feelings surrounding this time of year, and the holidays celebrated... From the joy of a delicious meal (all about the sides—no thanks, turkey!) to the reality of its historical roots in colonization and indigenous genocide, this episode holds space for it all. We’ll explore: The importance of acknowledging indigenous history and how to take...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re taking a step back to see the big picture of what it means to be healthy—not just physically, but as a whole ass person shaped by our environments, experiences, and opportunities. We get into: Social Determinants of Health : The non-medical factors like housing, education, and access to resources that shape well-being. Privilege : Understanding the privileges we hold,...

Send us Fan Mail In this post-election episode, we dive into the tension many of us are feeling in the U.S. today. I share my own struggle, wondering how people I encounter may have voted against basic human rights, and wrestle with what it truly means to stand for “liberty and justice for all.” We'll explore confirmation bias, how algorithms reinforce our beliefs, and how this divides our sh...

Send us Fan Mail Today I offer a reminder that the goal of regulating your nervous system is not to stay calm all the time, but to be able to bring your nervous system into a flexible state where you are able to go back and forth from all the emotions and states of being human and not get stuck in one.  Regulating your nervous system is something we do throughout the day with nervous system hygien...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re exploring how both external and internal environments shape our stress and anxiety—and how we sometimes unknowingly contribute.  From the physical spaces we occupy to the content we consume, every aspect of our environment contributes to our mental and emotional state. But while some factors are beyond our control, many of our responses to these environme...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a follow up to the last, we're looking further into the root causes of anxiety and giving a different perspective that will actually help us treat these symptoms.   Instead of viewing anxiety as a disorder, let's call it what it is, a response from your body to internal or external stressors. This shift helps break down the myth that anxiety is a permanen...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're talking about the super fun experience of waking up with anxiety and how to handle that. Anxiety is often misunderstood as a disorder, but it’s actually a natural fear response—your body’s way of asking for change, for you to do something, for action.  I'll get into how stress overflow triggers anxiety and how your perception of stress can either h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're diving into why not everything in life needs to be a struggle. Sometimes, we bury ourselves in complexity without even realizing there's an easier way.  Elevated stress can narrow our focus, hijacking our brain's capacity for rational problem-solving. It’s important to recognize that we don't need to make things harder than they have to b...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share my deep anger, sadness, and fear after the execution of Marcellus Williams, man in Missouri, despite evidence of his innocence and racial bias in the trial.  I didn’t release this episode yesterday because those emotions deserved space to be felt. This wasn't just another day; it was a reminder of the systemic brutality and indifference to life that e...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we're diving deep into the "why" behind learning and practicing emotional regulation and nervous system care. These tools are more than quick fixes—they're about long-term growth and building new neural pathways that allow you to navigate stress, anxiety, and overwhelm with resilience. We’ll explore: Why it’s not enough to just learn ho...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal: breathwork.  It's been a while since we've discussed the tools we use, and I want to revisit the one that I consider my anchor, both personally and in my work with clients.  Breathwork is the most direct line of communication we have with our autonomic nervous system, and it's...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Description: In this episode, I reflect on recent visits with my family and how they've brought up deep feelings of inadequacy and the desire to prove myself. I’ve realized how much I’ve tried to show that I’m smart, successful, and have my life together—even though I know that no one really has it all figured out. I talk about the pressure I’ve felt to meet my family...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of the Brain Body Resilience Podcast! I'm your host, JPB, and today we're revisiting a topic that continues to resonate deeply. After recently speaking with an organization whose staff deals with community mental health, I was reminded of how critical it is to take care of ourselves, especially when we're overwhelmed and understaffed....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I explore how our families shape us, contributing to both our traumas and our sense of self. We talk about the hidden scars of childhood neglect and the ways they shape our adult lives.  Sharing my journey from feeling disconnected and alone to understanding and healing from abandonment trauma, I discuss the impact of growing up in a family where emotions were unac...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the tricky but essential process of building self-trust and its deep connection to how we experience anxiety and stress.  Anxiety often stems from an overestimation of threats and an underestimation of our abilities to handle them. Naming your emotions and sensations in your body is one of the best ways to manage them effectively.  Awareness allows us...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I'm talking about how stress and anxiety serve us. It may feel like these emotions are out of your control, simply burdens to bear, but over time, I’ve come to understand that these feelings are actually signaling unmet needs.  We'll explore how our behaviors—like worry, anxiety, and hypervigilance—are often attempts to meet these needs, drawing on the th...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're revisiting a conversation with Eilie Reid, a yoga and meditation coach who integrates Ayurveda into her practices, on aligning with natural rhythms to transform your well-being.  In this episode, we’ll explore how seasonality and spirality influence our energy and focus throughout the year and our lives. Learn how to embrace a slower pace during certain seasons, p...