About this episode

Dr. Kathleen Kelley discusses practical techniques for nervous system regulation and the importance of stress release in daily life.

When people think about stress management, it’s often through the lens of “getting rid of stress.” But stress itself isn’t the problem, and in many ways, it actually helps move us forward. The problem is staying stuck in stress all day long without giving your body moments to recover. Learning how to bring yourself back to center before overwhelm takes over is essential, and it starts with nervous system regulation practices you can easily do every day. My guest today is Dr. Kathleen Kelley, a professor of physical therapy, board-certified neurological clinical specialist, certified yoga and meditation teacher, and life coach. She draws on her extensive experience and education in her coaching practice, helping busy clinicians and high-achieving professionals use simple regulation tools to feel more grounded, calm, and in control of their nervous systems. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Kelley’s many practical nervous system regulation techniques, why stress release matters more than avoiding stress altogether, and the connection between regulation, emotions, and creating intentional change in your life. This conversation is an invitation to notice how often you give yourself…

People in this episode

Host: Molly Claire

Guest: Dr. Kathleen Kelley

Topics covered

• nervous system regulation
• stress management
• self-care
• emotional regulation
• personal development

Keywords

• nervous system
• stress management
• regulation techniques
• self-connection
• emotional health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: physical therapy, yoga, meditation, life coach

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