245: 8 domains of nervous system capacity: how much can your body actually hold?
Sustainable Success: Nervous System Alignment for Burnout-Free Leadership · Sheridan Ruth
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Show Notes
If you've ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or unable to manage tasks that you think you should handle by now, this is for you. This episode delves into nervous system capacity—how much your system can handle before it leads to anxiety or burnout. Sheridan, a somatic trauma therapist and yoga therapist, explains the concept through practical advice and actionable strategies.
Key takeaways include:
- understanding the impact of body-based sensations
- the importance of co-regulation through social connections
- recognizing the influence of societal factors on personal capacity.
00:00 Introduction to Nervous System Capacity
00:36 Signs You're at Capacity
01:37 Understanding Nervous System Capacity
01:52 About the Podcast and Training
02:46 Welcome to Sustainable Success
03:57 Personal Experiences and Insights
06:37 Defining Nervous System Capacity
15:45 Increasing Your Capacity
16:44 Body, Mind, and Soul Practices
21:21 Societal and Environmental Factors
23:42 Final Thoughts on Capacity
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- Burnout Is Weird PDF: 7 real stories of people who stopped trying to “fix themselves” and found steadiness in unexpected ways. click here
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This podcast explores the intersection of sales, money, and business success, offering entrepreneurial insights on overcoming the inner critic, burnout, and the unique challenges of ADHD and autoimmune conditions, while integrating polyvagal theory, Ayurveda, coaching, resilience, regulation, and trauma healing to support holistic growth and thriving in both life and business.