If you’ve ever felt like the only way to feel worthy is to keep going—doing more, fixing more, helping more—this episode will feel like a deep exhale. We’re talking about why it’s so hard to slow down, and how learning to truly rest can transform your leadership, confidence, and well-being.
In this special masterclass episode, I walk you through the nervous system patterns that keep high-achieving women stuck in busyness—and how to start reclaiming your energy, time, and sense of self, one step at a time.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why your nervous system resists rest (even when you want to slow down)
- How “doing” became your default safety strategy—and where it comes from
- The 3 nervous system states: ventral (regulated), sympathetic (fight/flight), dorsal (shutdown)
- Signs you’re stuck in a chronic sympathetic state—and how that leads to burnout
- The SOS Method to gently teach your nervous system that it’s safe to slow down:
- Soften the system
- Offer a new experience
- Set tiny boundaries
- How to go from reactive “You 1.0” to grounded “You 2.0” with small, daily changes
- My personal journey from constant motion to conscious rest—and how it unlocked more creativity, joy, and confidence than I ever imagined
🔁 Real-Life Stories + Emotional Truths:
- The hidden costs of overfunctioning and people-pleasing
- How I went from being unable to sit still for 5 minutes to loving daily meditation
- Four common early-life patterns that teach us “doing = safety”
- What happened when I finally prioritized play, rest, and joy in my weekly routine
👉 Want to build your Unshakable Confidence? I offer a free 45-minute clarity call to help you gain insight into where you are now, where you want to go, and what’s holding you back. If you’re ready to take action, email me at coco@nullcocoduancoaching.com.
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Until next time, remember: Be kind to yourself.
