Self-Care: Beyond Bubble Baths - Nurturing Your Nervous System

Ever feel “wired but tired,” short on patience or like you’re running on fumes? This week on The GA Wellness Podcast, we’re moving up the HNSF Method ladder to Self-care but not the spa day stereotype. We’re talking about real, nervous system regulation care that helps you shift from high alert into calm, steady ground you can actually feel.

In this episode, I share what self-care looks like in the thick of life, why it’s the most challenging pillar for me personally and how small, imperfect rituals can make a world of difference. You’ll learn how caring for your nervous system improves mood, energy and resilience plus how it connects back to your gut health for a full-body ripple effect.

There's more.....I’ve recorded a bonus guided meditation you can pair with this episode. It’s designed to be your pocket-sized reset and a safe space to return to whenever you need to breathe, slow down and feel more anchored.

📋 What we covered:

• Why self-care is about survival, not indulgence and why it’s often the hardest habit to keep.
• How my own messy, imperfect rituals (from kitchen dance parties to gratitude check-ins) have anchored me in tough seasons.
• The solo self-care moments that keep me anchored, journaling with tea, beach walks and my morning cacao.
• Why meditation is part of my personal toolkit and introducing the bonus guided meditation as a pocket sized reset.
• The science of your nervous system, from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest and why safety is your body’s number one priority.
• Balancing yin and yang energy and tuning in to what you need more of in the moment.
• How your gut and nervous system are in constant conversation and why nourishing your microbiome supports mood and resilience.
• This week’s gentle self-care challenge and free journal prompt.

🌟 Key takeaways:

• You’re not “bad at self-care”, you’re likely navigating life with a nervous system on high alert.
• Real self-care doesn’t require hours, 10 intentional minutes a day can shift your body and mind.
• Safety, consistency and nervous system friendly steps will always outlast all-or-nothing approaches.
• Your gut health and your emotional health are in constant conversation, nourish one and you support the other.
• Rest isn’t a reward for doing enough, it’s what allows you to keep going.

🧰 Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Free Journal Prompt & Reflection: ✨Your Weekly Cuppa & Check-In #04 ☕https://gawellness.myflodesk.com/self-care
• Join the Facebook Community: The Balanced Bella Community 🌿https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465025104488400/
• Subscribe for Podcast Emails: Join the “Cuppa & Check-In” List https://gawellness.myflodesk.com/lbuqngff28
• Check out the show notes: Podcast.co https://pod.co/the-ga-wellness-podcast-with-georgia-ann
• My favourite morning cacao: Juice Plus+ Cacao Blend https://au.juiceplus.com/collections/cacao?partner=10514438
• Follow on Instagram: @gawellness https://www.instagram.com/gawellness/

✍️ Cuppa & Check-In

This week’s gentle nutrition prompts:

→ What signals does my body give me when I’m running on empty?

→ Which small rituals already help me feel calmer or more grounded?

→ Where could I add just 10 minutes of intentional calm this week?

📥 Download the free journal prompt and enjoy with your next cup of tea: https://gawellness.myflodesk.com/self-care

📱 Let’s Connect:

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• Facebook Group: The Balanced Bella Community 🌿 Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465025104488400/
• Website: Coming soon!

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