In this episode of The Trauma Translator Live, Lauren Friedman welcomed Jessie Lizak, founder and CEO of Reveting and host of WinsDay, to talk about anxiety, entrepreneurship, and nervous system regulation.

Instead of focusing on PTSD, they explored what Lauren calls the “anti-anxiety antidote” – learning how to regulate your nervous system so you can live and lead without burning out.

Jessie shared what it’s like running a business while raising two kids, especially when life gets overwhelming. She talked about trying to balance work, health, and motherhood, while also navigating the pressure of being the face of her company. Lauren connected this to a bigger theme: many high performers don’t know how to rest. They only know how to push.

The conversation centered on one key idea: no one teaches us how to be human. We’re not taught how to regulate stress, process emotions, or listen to our bodies. Over time, that leads to burnout, illness, anxiety, and self-abandonment.

Lauren explained how trauma and chronic stress keep people stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. She emphasized that nervous system dysregulation is behind many modern issues – from addiction to burnout to relationship struggles. Jessie reflected on her own experiences with shingles, overworking, and constantly operating at 150 percent.

They discussed tools that help regulate the body, including yin yoga, walking, breathwork, sound baths, and intentional rest. The key is not just movement, but intentional movement. They also talked about boundaries, self-awareness, and learning to listen to your intuition.

The biggest takeaway: anxiety isn’t a personal failure. It’s often a nervous system issue. When you learn how to regulate your body, you make better decisions, set healthier boundaries, and stop abandoning yourself.

The antidote isn’t doing more.

It’s learning how to slow down and feel safe in your own body.