Nervous System Reset: A 20-Minute Daily Practice for Stress, Burnout & Cortisol Relief

About this episode

This episode provides a science-backed 20-minute routine to reset the nervous system and alleviate stress and burnout.

Searches for "feel overwhelmed," "stress relief," and "burnout from life" are all at all-time highs in 2026 — and if you're feeling it too, you're not alone. This video gives you a science-backed, 20-minute nervous system reset routine you can do twice a day to regulate stress, reduce cortisol, and reclaim your calm. This routine integrates vestibular (balance/inner ear), visual (gaze/tracking), and limbic (emotional regulation) techniques — the same tools used in trauma therapy and nervous system rehabilitation. ⏱ IN THIS VIDEO — YOUR 20-MINUTE ROUTINE: Why your nervous system needs a daily reset Phase 1: Limbic Grounding & Centring (5 min) ↳ Orienting to Safety ↳ The Voo Breath (vagus nerve activation) ↳ Self-Soothing Touch Phase 2: Visual & Vestibular Coordination (10 min) ↳ Gaze Stabilization (VOR x1) ↳ Saccades — Rapid Eye Shifts ↳ Smooth Pursuit ↳ Head Nods & Turns (Eyes Closed) Phase 3: Dynamic Integration & Proprioception (5 min) ↳ The Arch and Flatten ↳ Heel-to-Toe Stance ↳ Shaking Out Tension Morning vs. Evening — how to use this routine 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS RIGHT NOW: Search interest in cortisol has nearly doubled since January 2026 and hit an all-time…

People in this episode

Host: Leigh Mitchell

Topics covered

• stress relief
• burnout
• nervous system
• mental health
• wellness

Keywords

• nervous system reset
• stress relief
• cortisol
• burnout
• emotional regulation
• trauma therapy
• daily practice

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