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We hear all the time that stress is bad for us, but is all stress bad?  And what can we do to manage the stress that is bad for us?

In this episode we will explore:

• The definition of stress
• What happens in our bodies during a stress response cycle (fight, flee or freeze)
• Eustress or stress that can be beneficial for us
• What it means to "complete the stress response cycle"
• Ways that you can begin to complete the stress response cycle

Directions for an Abhyangha Self Massage can be found here:
https://www.nourishednervoussystem.com/deep-rest-meditation-opt-in-1



Sources:
Harvard Medical School (2020, June 6). Understanding the Stress Response. Harvard Health Publishing. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/understanding-the-stress-response

Nagoski, A., PhD, & Nagoski, E., DMA (2019). Burnout, the Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Ballantine Books.

Scott, E., PhD (2022, May 11). What is Eustress? Very Well Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-eustress-3145109

Resources:

Free Masterclass:  The Alchemy of the Perimenopause Portal

Ayurvedic Dosha Quick Reference Guide

Abhyanga Self Massage Guide

Weekend Nervous System Reset

Nourished For Resilience Workbook


Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.com

and @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram

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In Ayurvedic philosophy, Vata refers to a constitution made up of the air and space elements.  In this episode we will go a bit deeper into vata.  We will talk about 

• The qualities of vata
• How vata shows up in our bodies, emotions, environment, season, times of day, and times of life.
• How vata is connected to our nervous system.
• Why it is so hard to keep vata balanced in our modern world.
• Ways that you can begin to balance vata in your life.

Find my instructions for a self abhyangha (oil massage) here:  https://www.nourishednervoussystem.com/deep-rest-meditation-opt-in-1
Find my Deep Rest Meditation here:  https://www.nourishednervoussystem.com/deep-rest-meditation-opt-in

Resources:

Free Masterclass:  The Alchemy of the Perimenopause Portal

Ayurvedic Dosha Quick Reference Guide

Abhyanga Self Massage Guide

Weekend Nervous System Reset

Nourished For Resilience Workbook


Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.com

and @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram

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Have you ever incorporated a philosophy, idea or lifestyle change into your life so thoroughly that it becomes second nature or a lens that you look a the world through?  In this episode we will talk about some of the basic concepts of Ayurveda in order to create a foundation and shared language in order to go deeper in future episodes.  In this episode we will talk about:

• What Ayurveda is
• The five elements of Ayurveda
• The three doshas
• Pakriti and Vikriti

To do a quiz to determine your Ayurvedic Constitution check out:  https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/dosha-quiz/

Sources: 
Lad, V., M.A.Sc (1990). Textbook of Ayurveda, Fundamental Principles (Volume 1). The Ayurvedic Press.

Resources:

Free Masterclass:  The Alchemy of the Perimenopause Portal

Ayurvedic Dosha Quick Reference Guide

Abhyanga Self Massage Guide

Weekend Nervous System Reset

Nourished For Resilience Workbook


Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.com

and @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram

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Welcome to the very first episode of The Nourished Nervous System!

In this episode I introduce myself and give you the back story of my fascination with the nervous system and why it has become especially important to me over the past few years.

I'm excited to be starting this journey with you, and hope you enjoy the episode.

If you are needing some nervous system care and more deep rest in your life, download my Deep Rest Meditation here:

https://kristen-timchak.mykajabi.com/deep-rest-meditation-opt-in

Resources:

Free Masterclass:  The Alchemy of the Perimenopause Portal

Ayurvedic Dosha Quick Reference Guide

Abhyanga Self Massage Guide

Weekend Nervous System Reset

Nourished For Resilience Workbook


Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.com

and @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram