From Survival to Safety: Rewiring Your Nervous System Post-Cancer
Episode Overview
Understanding the nervous system's role in feeling safe. Daily practices can help shift from protection to presence. Setting boundaries is crucial for signalling safety. Time in nature reduces anxiety and promotes calm. Recognising emotional patterns aids in reclaiming agency.
Safety is the foundation that makes nutrition, rest, healing, and self-care possible.
Ever wondered what it takes to shift from survival mode to safety mode after breast cancer? Laura Lummer, a certified life coach and breast cancer thriver, shares her insights on rewiring the nervous system post-diagnosis. In this episode, Laura explores how many women remain stuck in patterns of hypervigilance, poor sleep, and emotional overwhelm due to their bodies not feeling safe.
She delves into the science behind how the nervous system processes safety and why childhood patterns can affect you today. Laura discusses the impact of safety on digestion, sleep, inflammation, and healing, and introduces daily practices to shift your body from protection to presence. You'll find yourself nodding along as Laura talks about setting boundaries, taking deep breaths, and spending time in nature as ways to signal safety to your body.
This episode is packed with relatable anecdotes and practical advice, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking peace and healing after breast cancer. So, are you ready to ask yourself if your body feels safe and make the shift towards healing?