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What does it actually feel like to carry stories most people will never have to witness?

In this conversation with Nicole Jansezian, we talk about what it’s really like behind the scenes of reporting in intense environments- the pace, the pressure, the moments where you just have to keep going… and what happens after.

We spoke about:

• what it’s like in the moment when everything feels heightened

• that “just get through it” mode - and how familiar it can become

• what stays with you at the end of the day (and what doesn’t leave so easily)

• how your body responds, even when your mind is focused on the job

• the impact of October 7 attacks, both personally and professionally

• and the tension between doing your job well… and looking after yourself as a person

What I kept coming back to during this conversation is this:You can be incredibly capable… and still be carrying more than your system is built to hold long-term.

And that doesn’t just apply to journalists in conflict zones.

It shows up in leadership, in business, in parenting, in everyday life - when you’re the one people rely on, the one who keeps going, the one who holds it together.

This is where the work I do comes in.

Because it’s not just about mindset, or pushing through, or switching off for a bit.

It’s about understanding what your body is holding, how your nervous system is responding, and what actually needs to shift if you want things to feel different - not just look different on the outside.

Inside **Rooted & Rested**, we work with that. willowandrest.com/rooted-rested

In a way that fits into real life.

If this conversation resonates, it might give you a different way of seeing what’s going on for you too.

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Why do so many people feel stuck… even after years of therapy, self-awareness, or personal development work?

In this episode of the Rooted & Rested™ Podcast, we explore the difference between counselling, therapy, and coaching — and why understanding something intellectually doesn’t always create change in the body.

We unpack:
• nervous system regulation
• somatics and trauma responses
• anxiety and panic attacks
• burnout recovery
• functional freeze and chronic stress
• high-functioning coping mechanisms
• how your environment impacts your nervous system
• trauma-informed interior design
• and why sustainable success cannot come at the expense of your health

This conversation looks at the gap between knowing you’re safe logically… and your body actually feeling safe enough to rest, regulate, and change.

Because you cannot rationalise your way out of a panic attack.
And you cannot mindset your way out of an environment your body doesn’t feel safe in.

Inside this episode:
• Why self-awareness is not the same as nervous system regulation
• Why therapy can sometimes stay at the level of the mind
• Why coaching creates movement, direction, and integration
• How trauma and stress are stored physiologically
• Why high-performing people often live completely disconnected from their bodies
• How your home and work environments may be dysregulating you daily
• Why burnout recovery requires a whole-person approach — body, mind, nervous system, and environment

This episode is especially for:

• entrepreneurs

• leaders

• business owners

• parents

• high-capacity women

• people who are functioning on the outside but exhausted underneath it all

If you’ve been searching for:
burnout recovery coach UK, somatic coach online, nervous system regulation, how to regulate anxiety naturally, trauma-informed coaching, or how your environment affects mental health — this episode will likely resonate.

Take what’s useful, leave the rest.

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Interior design, nervous system health, and mental wellbeing

Your home isn’t just where you live.
It’s shaping how you feel — every single day.

In this episode, I’m joined by a good friend and colleague Emily - interior designer extraordinaire, who shares her personal journey of redesigning her own home while moving through a deeply personal process — and how the two became unexpectedly intertwined.

Find her here:

🔗 shkedicollective.com

🔗 @shkedi_collective

We explore:

• how your environment impacts your nervous system and mental health
• the emotional connection we have to our homes and spaces
• why certain spaces feel calming… and others feel overwhelming
• how design can support healing, regulation, and wellbeing
• the link between interior design, stress, and everyday life

This conversation goes beyond aesthetics.

It’s about understanding how the spaces you live in can either support you — or quietly keep you in a state of stress.

Because your environment isn’t neutral.

It’s constantly communicating with your body.

If you’ve ever felt unsettled in your own home, or like your space doesn’t quite support you, this episode will shift how you see the connection between design, wellbeing, and the nervous system.

If this resonates, The Rooted & Rested™ Program is where we take this work deeper — integrating nervous system awareness, environment, and lifestyle to create real, sustainable change.

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Trauma, the body, and what brought me here

You’re not “too sensitive.”
Your nervous system has just been holding more than you realise.

In this episode, I’m sharing a foundational introduction to the nervous system, how trauma and stress live in the body, and the personal journey that brought me to this work.

We explore:

• what the nervous system actually is (in simple terms)
• how trauma and chronic stress shape the way we feel and respond
• why your body reacts the way it does — and why that makes sense
• the connection between somatic work, healing, and everyday life
• and why mindset alone isn’t enough for real change

This is part education, part personal story.

Because this work didn’t come from theory — it came from lived experience, burnout, and learning the hard way that pushing through comes at a cost.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you’re constantly managing your stress instead of actually resolving it — this episode will help you understand why.

And more importantly, where to begin.

If this resonates, The Rooted & Rested™ Program is where we take this work deeper — helping you build a life and way of working that supports your nervous system, your environment, and your wellbeing.

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You’re not imagining it — your body holds more than you think.

In this episode, I’m joined by acupuncturist Lori Beers to explore the powerful crossover between acupuncture, somatic work, and nervous system regulation.

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🔗@acu_lori

We talk about how stress, trauma, and emotional patterns are stored in the body — and why working with the body (not just the mind) is essential for real, lasting change.

In this conversation, we explore:

• how acupuncture supports nervous system regulation
• the connection between somatic practices and traditional Chinese medicine
• why unresolved stress shows up physically in the body
• how the body communicates through symptoms, tension, and energy
• simple ways to start listening to your body more deeply

This episode offers a different perspective on healing — one that goes beyond mindset and into the body itself.

Because when you begin to understand how your body holds and processes experience, everything starts to make more sense.

If this resonates, The Rooted & Rested™ Program is where we take this work deeper — helping you build a way of living and leading that supports your nervous system, your environment, and your overall wellbeing.

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You’re not bad at handling pressure.
Your nervous system is overloaded.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or constantly “on,” this episode explores why leadership can feel so exhausting in the body — not just the mind.

We break down nervous system regulation for leaders, including how stress shows up physically, early signs of burnout, and why your system struggles to switch off under pressure.

You’ll learn simple, practical ways to regulate your nervous system in real time — so you can lead, work, and live with more clarity, energy, and sustainability.

If this resonates, The. Rooted & Rested™ Program is where we take this work deeper — helping you build a way of living and leading that doesn’t cost you your wellbeing.

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What if the way you’ve been doing life isn’t actually working?

What if success isn’t meant to feel this heavy?

If you’ve ever felt constantly “on,” unable to switch off, or like you’re holding everything together on the outside…

while something feels off underneath — this episode is for you.

In this opening episode of Rooted & Rested™, we start asking the questions most people don’t slow down long enough to explore:

Why does life feel so intense or heavy in the body?

Why is rest so hard, even when you need it?

Why does success often come at the cost of how you feel?

This podcast introduces a different way of thinking about success, leadership, and wellbeing.

One that brings together:

-nervous system regulation

-somatic (body-based) awareness

-environment and neuroaesthetics

-and a more sustainable, human way of living and working

This season, we’ll explore how to:

-understand what your body is telling you

-recognise stress before burnout

-create environments that support you

-and build a version of success that doesn’t cost you everything.

Alongside honest conversations, practical tools, and powerful insights you can actually use. This is just the start!

A deeper exploration into how we live, work, and lead —from the body, the mind, and the spaces around us.

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Rooted & Rested — Introduction: The Story Behind It All

Welcome to Rooted & Rested.

This isn’t a typical wellness podcast.

This is not about adding more to your already full life.

It’s about understanding why life can feel so heavy in your body, and what to do about it in a way that actually works.

In this introductory episode, I’m sharing the story behind Rooted & Rested.

Why I created it.
What led me here.
And why so many high-functioning, capable people still feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected - even when everything looks “fine” on the outside.

Because this work isn’t just theoretical for me.

It’s shaped by lived experience — navigating burnout, stress, and the cost of constantly pushing through… and realising that mindset alone isn’t enough.

This podcast sits at the intersection of:

• nervous system regulation

• trauma-informed practice

• somatic awareness (working with the body, not against it)

• environment and neuroaesthetics (how your space impacts how you feel)

• and sustainable leadership and life design

Because we don’t just experience life mentally.

We experience it physically, in the body, first.

Inside this podcast, we’ll explore things like:

• Why your nervous system might feel stuck in stress or survival mode

• How to recognise early signs of burnout, overwhelm, and dysregulation

• The connection between your environment and your wellbeing

• How your body holds patterns of stress, pressure, and protection

• Simple, practical ways to regulate your nervous system in everyday life

• And how to build a life and way of working that actually supports you — not drains you

This is not about quick fixes.

It’s not about forcing yourself to be calmer, more productive, or more “together.”

It’s about learning how to:

• slow down enough to notice

• understand what your body is telling you

• and create real, sustainable change from the inside out

Whether you’re a leader, a creative, a business owner, or someone who just feels like they’re carrying too much…

You’re in the right place.

If something in this resonates, you can explore more at:

willowandrest.com/rooted-rested

If you want to go deeper, my Rooted & Rested program is where we bring all of this into practice — through a structured, trauma-informed, somatic approach.

This is just the beginning.

And I’m really glad you’re here.