262804066 194. How to Calm Your Nervous System Without Adding More to Your Plate - Journal Entries

Episode 194

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11th Nov 2025

194. How to Calm Your Nervous System Without Adding More to Your Plate

The meditation apps aren't working. The bubble baths feel like another task. That morning routine everyone swears by? You're too exhausted to even start it. And somehow, you're still sitting at your desk at 9pm with your heart racing, completely fried from the day.

My client sent me a screenshot of her Oura Ring Results last month — during our one-hour coaching call, her stress level dropped to "restored." The lowest it had been all day. We weren't meditating or doing breathing exercises. We were talking about company policies, team structure, and how to stop putting out fires at work. Her nervous system regulated while we strategized the hard stuff.

After listening, You'll then know:

  • Why your body stays in fight-or-flight even when you're "doing everything right"
  • The two gut fears that keep you from getting the support you actually need
  • How to stop making decisions from overwhelm (so your nervous system can finally exhale)

Stop blaming yourself for not meditating enough — and start addressing what's actually keeping your stress high.

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Journal Entries
Journal Entries is the podcast for ambitious women in business and leadership who want to stop bringing their work stress home.

Host Samantha Hawley, MBA and Clarity Coach, specializes in the ripple effect — how your internal state at work directly impacts your patience, presence, and peace at home with your family.

If you're making $100k+ but find yourself snapping at your kids after a tough workday, overthinking during bedtime, or feeling like you can't turn off "boss mode" — this podcast will help you master the transition from boardroom to living room. Because success shouldn't cost you your sanity or your family connection.
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