What if the fastest way forward is to slow down?

In this episode, Gillian sits down with coach Xavier Duport Naem to explore how mental fitness, nervous system awareness, and monotasking can pull you out of survival mode and into a life that actually feels like your own.

Xavier’s story—from high-performing corporate leader to purpose-driven coach—sets the stage for a conversation about stress, resilience, and the brain’s remarkable ability to rewire through conscious practice. Together, we unpack the science behind calm: understanding sympathetic vs. parasympathetic states in plain language and why living in fight-or-flight quietly sabotages digestion, immunity, and focus.

You’ll learn Xavier’s simple “mental fitness reps” that use one sense at a time to silence mind chatter, plus real-world tools for nervous system regulation—one-minute breath resets, nature breaks that retune your body, and phone boundaries that protect deep work and focus.

At its heart, this conversation is about agency: learning to trust your gut, separate fear from inner wisdom, and make micro-shifts that build lasting change. The result isn’t just less stress—it’s a clearer mind, steadier body, and work that aligns with what matters most.

Expect a blend of science and soul—neural pathways, dopamine, and habit design alongside presence, compassion, and meaning for the messy human parts of change.

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