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Winter Solstice Calm: Somatic Regulation for Holiday Anxiety & Overwhelm
It is December 21st—the Winter Solstice. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the shortest day and the longest night of the year. While nature invites us into deep stillness and rest during this time, our modern world pushes us to do the exact opposite.
If you are feeling the "holiday buzz" of anxiety beneath your skin, financial stress, or the sheer mental load of making magic happen for everyone else, this episode is your sanctuary.
Join us for a nervous system reset designed to soothe the overwhelm of the festive season. Today, we return to the show's roots with simplicity and proven somatic techniques to help you move from dysregulation to safety.
In this episode, we cover:
- The Winter Solstice Disconnect: Why pushing your body hard when nature says "slow down" leads to nervous system dysregulation.
- Somatic Grounding: Using the physical sensation of gravity to stop holding yourself up and finally let go.
- Safety Signals: The "Hand on Heart, Hand on Belly" technique to send immediate safety signals to your brain.
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation: How to use gentle humming vibrations to soothe frazzled nerves.
- Restorative Affirmations: Permitting yourself to align with the stillness of the solstice and set boundaries protecting your energy.
- "It is safe for me to slow down right now."
- "My worth is not tied to how much I do or buy or plan this week."
- "I am choosing self-love over sacrifice."
- "I am worthy of the same care and magic that I try to create for others."
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