EP 67: Why Your Personal Growth Starts with Nervous System Regulation [Expert: Lesley Alberts] - Part 1

Do you ever find that your thoughts and emotions are holding you back? Today's episode is Part 1 of my conversation with Lesley Alberts, host of The Grounded Mama Podcast, to talk about how nervous system regulation can be the foundation for personal growth for high-achieving moms.

You are an amazing mama. You have a DESIRE TO RECONNECT WITH YOUR AMBITIONS —but to truly GROW MINDFULLY without stress, overstimulation, or burnout — you need nervous system strategies, avoiding triggers for anxiety, and building grounding habits.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

🧠 Why regulating your nervous system is essential for personal growth and identity

🧠 How somatic coaching helps moms process stored stress responses

🧠 Practical ways to ground yourself during overwhelming moments as a busy mom

🧠 How simple daily techniques can help you feel more regulated and present

Let's get you back on track today with this deep dive into nervous system regulation for ambitious moms!

"True failure happens when you sit on the sidelines and you just wish and hope and wonder what if."

“Our mind is a great tool to help keep us safe, but we need to learn how to put the seatbelt on it and put it in the backseat versus the driver.”

“There are so many ‘shoulds’ in this world, and there's so much fear, guilt, and shame instilled with being productive.”

• (00:00): Teaser


• (2:10): Introduction to Lesley Alberts and her background


• (4:15): Perfectionism in high-achievers


• (09:00): What is trauma-informed somatic coaching and how it helps moms


• (15:02): What to focus on during life transitions & survival mode


• (16:04): Signs someone might benefit from nervous system regulation


• (24:06): How motherhood changes our identity and relationship with achievement


• (32:24): Simple grounding techniques for busy moms


• (38:24): Wrap-up

🎧 Podcast: The Grounded Mama

▶️ Lesley’s Journey of discovering her nervous system was dysregulated

IG: @groundedmamapodcast

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