Healing After the Hard Stuff with Anna Parker-Naples

In this episode, Paula Burns shares her journey from feeling small and timid to embracing her true self and building confidence through reflection, creativity, and intentional living. Discover practical tips on how to listen to your inner voice and live authentically. Key Topics The impact of family dynamics and birth order on self-esteem The importance of reflection and quiet time for self-awaren...

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples interviews Rebecca Robertson about her journey through feelings of enoughness, overcoming childhood challenges, and embracing authenticity in her personal and professional life. They explore themes of self-acceptance, stress regulation, and redefining success. Childhood trauma and its impact on self-worth Overcoming childhood feelings of not enough Stress manage...

Anna Parker-Naples shares a heartfelt reflection on her mother's influence as she honours the first anniversary of her death: their close relationship, her mother's life journey, and the healing power of love and grief. This episode offers insights into family bonds, personal growth, and navigating loss. Cherishing the deep bond with loved ones enriches life. Healing is possible through lo...

In this insightful interview, Nicole Gomez shares her personal journey of healing from narcissistic abuse, complex trauma, and the importance of trauma-informed care. Discover how understanding attachment, dissociation, and nervous system work can transform trauma recovery. Dissociation and its effects on memory and identity The importance of trauma-informed and nervous system work Cultural trauma...

In this insightful interview, Yinka Ewuola shares her journey through personal hardships, systemic challenges, and her approach to holistic healing and wealth creation. Discover how agency, resourcefulness, and aligning with your values can transform your life and business. Key Topics Personal and systemic challenges faced by Yinka Ewuola The concept of agency and resourcefulness in overcoming obs...

In this heartfelt conversation, Shari Teigman shares her profound journey through grief, healing, and self-discovery after losing her mother. The discussion explores the depths of love, loss, cultural traditions, and the importance of authentic connection in life's most challenging moments. Key topics The impact of losing a parent and cultural mourning rituals The emotional journey of grief an...

Anna Parker-Naples shares her journey towards actively living through a 28-day nervous system regulation and breathwork practice. She discusses the importance of community, daily routines, and self-care to enhance life enjoyment and resilience. Consistent daily practice can significantly improve nervous system resilience. Community support enhances the effectiveness of self-care routines. Breathwo...

In this heartfelt interview, Sarah Hayes shares her journey of healing from the challenges of raising neurodivergent children and navigating a broken school system. Discover how breathwork and emotional regulation transformed her life and her plans to support other parents in similar situations. Key topics Neurodivergent children and school challenges Breathwork and emotional regulation techniques...

Anna shares her journey of starting CrossFit during a challenging period of grief, highlighting how physical activity can transform mental and physical health. She discusses the importance of community, consistency, and intentional living in overcoming adversity and building resilience. Key Topics The impact of grief on physical and mental health The role of community and consistency in fitness Lo...

In this insightful interview, Sam Adams shares her journey of healing from childhood trauma, CPTSD, and attachment issues. Discover how breathwork, psychotherapy, and trauma-informed practices have transformed her life and her work supporting others. In this heartfelt conversation, Sam Adams and Anna Parker-Naples explore trauma, nervous system regulation, and healing through breathwork. They shar...

Anna Parker-Naples shares her insights on the importance of hydration, breathwork, and innovative health practices like hydrogen water and oxyhydrogen therapy to boost energy, reduce inflammation, and support cellular health. The role of hydration in energy and health Breathwork techniques for lung capacity and cortisol reduction Hydrogen water and oxyhydrogen therapy for cell repair and inflammat...

Anna Parker-Naples discusses the profound impact of breathing on stress management, decision-making, and performance, especially in high-pressure environments like the corporate world. She shares personal experiences with burnout, explains the science behind breathwork, and offers practical tips for using breathing techniques to enhance well-being and leadership effectiveness. Interviewed by Olive...

This interview with Alexia Leachmann and Anna Parker-Naples explores the realitities of the fear of pregnancy and giving birth, known as tokophobia. It explores the profound impact of early childhood trauma, birth trauma, and reproductive anxiety on mental health and well-being. Featuring expert insights, it offers practical tools for nervous system regulation and trauma healing. Reproductive anxi...

content type Solo Anna Parker-Naples discusses the critical importance of nervous system regulation in today's high-pressure society. She introduces the Nervous System Regulation Coach Certification, a comprehensive program designed to help individuals and professionals manage stress, prevent burnout, and maintain their humanity amidst societal and technological pressures. Nervous System Regul...

In this insightful interview, Charlotte Saunders and Anna Parker-Naples explore the transformative power of breathwork, energy healing, and self-care in managing trauma, stress, and personal growth. Discover practical tools, personal stories, and expert insights to support your healing journey and cultivate resilience. The impact of trauma and stress on the body and mind The role of breathwork and...

Anna Parker-Naples shares her personal journey through burnout, the importance of listening to your body, and the restorative power of rest and nature. This episode emphasizes the need for self-care, especially for high achievers under constant pressure. Takeaways Listening to physical and mental warning signs can prevent burnout Taking intentional rest and saying no is vital for long-term health...

In this episode of Healing After the Hard Stuff , Anna is joined by Claire Downham for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, breakdown, identity, and what happens when the version of success you’ve been chasing turns out not to be enough. Clare shares the story of walking out of her role as a primary school head teacher and never returning, after years of high achievement, external striving,...

This episode introduces the Nervous System Regulation Coach Certification, focusing on the pressure model and its importance in managing stress and pressure in modern life. Anna Parker-Naples shares insights on nervous system health, breathwork techniques, and how this training can empower coaches, therapists, and healers to support clients effectively. Key topics The pressure model and its applic...

Anna Parker-Naples hosts Jodi Lovelock to discuss nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, and embodiment practices. They explore how healing from complex trauma can transform lives and empower self-love. Key Topics Nervous system regulation and its importance Trauma and complex healing journeys Embodiment practices like breathwork and somatic work Follow Links: Find out about the Nervous Syste...

Show Notes: In this solo episode, Anna shares a real-time reflection from a full-on season of life, balancing family commitments, travel, and work, without tipping into burnout. She explores how understanding and supporting your nervous system changes everything during high-pressure periods, and why so many people today are feeling constantly frazzled or depleted. Anna introduces her Nervous Syste...

In this episode of Healing After the Hard Stuff , I’m joined by Louise Fernando for an honest conversation about two deeply challenging experiences: burnout and bereavement . Louise shares how burnout showed up for her twice, despite outward success, and how both burnout and grief forced her to slow down and reassess what success truly means. We talk about the hidden cost of overachieving, the pre...

Anna Parker-Naples shares her personal journey through grief, the importance of nervous system regulation, and how understanding trauma can aid in healing. She discusses her upcoming certification course on nervous system regulation, offering insights for coaches, HR professionals, parents, and caregivers. Nervous system regulation and its importance Personal experiences of grief and loss Upcoming...

In this heartfelt interview, Lucy Childerley shares her personal healing journey through fertility struggles, grief, and hormonal health, emphasizing the importance of nervous system regulation and holistic health practices. Discover practical tips on nutrition, stress management, and self-care to support your well-being during challenging times. Resources: Website-  https://lucychilderley.co.uk S...

Following her conversation with Shari Thompson, Anna shares practical reflections on supporting someone through a mental health crisis. Speaking from lived experience rather than clinical expertise, she explores how to show up steadily when someone you care about is struggling. Why professional support should be sought where possible The importance of listening rather than fixing How to “sit in th...

In this heartfelt interview, Shari Thompson shares her personal journey through grief, trauma, and healing, focusing on her experiences with suicide and the importance of embodiment and nervous system regulation. Anna Parker-Naples guides the conversation towards understanding how body-based support and self-awareness can transform pain into power. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning 0...