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Reclaiming Nervous System Health: Softness, Science & Self-Compassion with Sharon Neilson


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In this episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Sharon Neilson—a registered nurse and holistic women’s wellness coach—for a grounded conversation on nervous system health, emotional regulation, and reclaiming your inner calm in midlife. Sharon shares her personal story of burnout, divorce, and health system fatigue, and how it led her to launch Eternal Her—a movement inviting women to soften, slow down, and heal from within. From emergency rooms to yoga retreats, Sharon brings a powerful blend of clinical knowledge and lived wisdom. This is not just about fixing—it’s about remembering.

About the Guest:

Sharon Neilson is a senior clinician with over 30 years of experience in Australian hospitals and now the founder of Eternal Her. Through her platform, she supports women in navigating midlife overwhelm, nervous system dysregulation, and burnout by integrating science, lifestyle, and deep emotional insight.

Key Takeaways:

  • The nervous system is often the silent witness to our emotional and physical burnout—and rarely addressed in mainstream care.

  • True healing begins not with supplements, but with self-awareness, rest, and small rituals like walking barefoot, journaling, or simply breathing.

  • Nervous system regulation is not a luxury—it’s essential, and it starts with just five minutes a day.

  • Sharon's experience bridges clinical medicine and restorative practice, showing the importance of combining Western science with embodied healing.

  • Softness and slowing down are radical acts in a world pushing constant productivity.

    Connect with Sharon Neilson:

    Website: www.eternalher.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eternal_her/
    Facebook: Eternal Her on Facebook
    Subscribe to her blog via her website for insights, personal stories, and practical tools.

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    The Mindful LivingBy Avik Chakraborty and Sana