Calm Your Nervous System (Jenny Adams)
Explore every episode of Calm Your Nervous System
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| 28 Jun 2024 | From Glandular Fever to Being Diagnosed with ME/CFS: My Story of Chronic Illness, Trauma and Nervous System Dysregulation | Episode 1 | 00:52:11 | |
I’m so glad you’ve clicked on the first episode of the “Calm Your Nervous System” podcast! I really don’t hold back while sharing my story in this one, and I just know you’re likely to see yourself in my story. Whether it’s missing my GCSE mocks, abusive relationships (slight trigger warning for this episode for sexual trauma, though no details are shared), workplace discrimination or when I was told to sit on the floor at a Beyoncé concert (yep…🙄), I’m letting you in on my ME/CFS journey. And be sure to subscribe, as in episode 2, I’m going into how I started to recover - so I know you’ll love that episode too!
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| 15 Jul 2024 | My Story: How I Used Nervous System Regulation to Heal My ME/CFS | Episode 2 | 00:29:56 | |
Trying to recover from ME/CFS when you have no idea what works is not an easy thing to do - I’ve been there! Whether it’s acupuncture, the Perrin technique, veganism, pilates or therapy, I’ve tried it all. In today’s episode, I’m diving into what worked for me! This is the second part of two “my story” episodes (do go and check out part one first!) where I’m sharing much more about the recovery side of things and how I discovered that what was working was nervous system regulation.
For more information on topics discussed in this episode, links to connect with me, or to learn more about me and my coaching, check out the full show notes here! | |||
| 29 Jul 2024 | Everything You Need to Know About the Nervous System: Polyvagal Theory, Dysregulation and Techniques You Can Use to Regulate | Episode 3 | 00:45:54 | |
I’ve got a bumper episode for you today and it will definitely be one you’ll want to grab your notebook for! If you’ve had a question about the nervous system or regulation - I probably answer it here. I’m giving you an overview of the nervous system and polyvagal theory, diving into some regulation techniques for each state, as well as discussing what dysregulation actually looks like and how you can start to expand your window of tolerance. If you’re at the beginning of your healing journey and have no idea where to start, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I'm chatting about:
For more information on topics discussed in this episode, links to connect with me, or to learn more about me and my coaching, check out the full show notes here! DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| 12 Aug 2024 | Using Psychedelics to Heal Trauma and Chronic Illness: A Doctor’s Perspective with Dr Aisling Quiery | Episode 4 | 00:57:59 | |
In this first ever guest episode, I’m joined by Dr Aisling Quiery, an NHS GP with a background in addictions work who also works as a Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, Maturation Coach, and psychedelic guide at Imperial College London. Through her additional training beyond a medical degree, her lived experience of anxiety and long Covid, as well as using psychedelics as a healing medicine in the jungle with Dr Gabor Maté, Aisling is uniquely placed to discuss the limitations of modern medicine when it comes to chronic illnesses and talk more about why GPs should be empowering their patients to look beyond test results for answers about their conditions. In this episode, we’re chatting about:
For more information on topics discussed in this episode, links to connect with me or my guest, or to learn more about me and my coaching, check out the full show notes here! DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| 26 Aug 2024 | How Mike Watts Overcame Years of Chronic Skin Issues and Found Balance in His Life | Episode 5 | 01:13:33 | |
Men can often find it much harder to open up and be vulnerable with others than women do, but have you ever considered how this could impact them when they find themselves struggling with a chronic illness? Diving into this topic and so much more with me is Mike Watts, the co-founder of an online educational company with his wife, Kate Northrup, whose mission is to help women create a better relationship with money, sex and power. Mike also shares his experience with being hit by a car and how stress set off a chronic skin condition that took him years to overcome. In this episode, we’re chatting about:
For more information on topics discussed in this episode, links to connect with me or my guest, or to learn more about me and my coaching, check out the full show notes here! DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| 09 Sep 2024 | How Sayeeda Alam Used Yoga and Ayurvedic Principles to Heal from CFS | Episode 6 | 00:44:06 | |
At one point, I was so sick of being asked if I’d tried yoga that I got a sticker for my mobility scooter that said “Yes, I have tried yoga. No, it didn’t work”. If I had known then that some types of yoga aren’t even physical, maybe I might not have got it! Today’s guest is my friend Sayeeda Alam, who is a dedicated yoga teacher and Ayurvedic lifestyle advisor passionate about holistic well-being. She considers herself 95% healed from CFS and believes in the power of offering tailored practices to others looking to find balance in body and mind. If this episode inspires you to take up a form of yoga, especially a non-physical one, I’d love to hear from you. My Instagram is linked on the show notes for this episode and my DMs are always open! In this episode, we’re chatting about:
For more information on topics discussed in this episode, links to connect with me or my guest, or to learn more about me and my coaching, check out the full show notes here! DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| 23 Sep 2024 | Turning Our House into an Airbnb: Tips for Getting Through Busy Life Periods for People with Chronic Illnesses | Episode 7 | 00:46:55 | |
How many times have you prioritised your work, a project or any other stressful life event over yourself? I’m willing to bet quite a few times – if not every time. Over the last few months, we’ve been turning our house into an Airbnb so there’s a LOT that needed to be done which could easily have completely overwhelmed my whole life! So, in today’s episode, I’m sharing how I’ve managed to get through it all without sacrificing my health and wellness. In this episode, I’m chatting about:
For more information on topics discussed in this episode, links to connect with me, or to learn more about me and my coaching, check out the full show notes here! DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | Why Undiagnosed ADHD Leads to Burnout and Chronic Illness | Episode 8 | 00:47:00 | |
Once I’d noticed that the vast majority of my 1:1 clients have either diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD, I knew I needed to create a podcast episode about the link between ADHD and chronic illness. I’ve done so much research on this, and I’m excited to share it with you! More and more adults, particularly women, are discovering that a lot of problems they face are down to ADHD, and so I wanted to share more about how I handle my symptoms and also track my cycle to discover when I’ll feel at my best and worst. In this episode, we’re chatting about:
For more information on topics discussed in this episode, links to connect with me, or to learn more about me and my coaching, check out the full show notes here! DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | Why Mindset is So Important in Healing Chronic Illnesses with Love and Life Coach Katharine Morgan | Episode 9 | 00:46:54 | |
When today's guest, Love and Life Coach Katharine Morgan was diagnosed with malrotation of the intestine as a teenager, she never thought that it would be a lifelong process to recovery. Through a combination of visualisation, EFT tapping and self-hypnosis, she took back control and discovered the power of accepting her situation in order to control her pain. Katharine also talks about her upcoming book series that will help to provide daily guidance to free yourself from chronic pain. Connect with Katharine: Connect with me:
DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 | Q&A: Balancing Work and Money with a Chronic Illness, Managing Setbacks & Handling Procrastination and the Freeze Response | Episode 10 | 00:16:55 | |
I get asked a lot of questions on social media about managing setbacks, keeping hopeful, and balancing work and money when having a chronic illness. Today I'm answering them! This is my first shorter episode, and I'm hoping that including these into the podcast will help to give you something to listen to when you have low energy or a bit of a shorter concentration span. If this episode prompts a question for you, or you have anything else you'd like to ask, head over to Instagram or Facebook and ask away! Connect with me:
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| 02 Dec 2024 | Healing from Trauma Through Somatic EMDR with Cara Hooper | Episode 11 | 00:57:34 | |
A lot of people think that because they had food on the table growing up, they didn’t live in a war zone or have any major negative experiences, they don’t have trauma. However, it’s not just the big things that can cause trauma and a lot of it can actually stem from conditioning that occurred during childhood and the lack of certain needs being met, too. Diving into this topic and others like somatics, living authentically and toxic relationships is my guest Cara Hooper, a Leadership, Life and Trauma Coach who is a mum, a CPTSD survivor and has a vocational drive to facilitate the release from trauma using somatic EMDR and coaching. Connect with Cara: Connect with me:
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| 16 Dec 2024 | Neurodivergent vs Neurotypical Burnout, The Chronic Illness Link, and What Helps? | Episode 12 | 00:18:33 | |
Most people have heard of burnout – physical and emotional exhaustion due to prolonged stress – but have you heard of neurodivergent burnout? People with ADHD, autism and other neurodivergencies can experience this when they have been masking for too long with too little support. In today’s bite-sized episode, I’m sharing some advice for handling burnout and chronic illness that can arise from it. Connect with me:
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| 13 Jan 2025 | Get More Done in Less Time: Manage Overwhelm & Procrastination for ADHDers | Episode 13 | 00:45:20 | |
Whether it’s from friends, clients or just out of my own mouth – ‘overwhelmed’ is a word I hear quite frequently! In today’s episode, I’m answering all your questions on overcoming procrastination, coming out of the freeze response and therefore reducing daily overwhelm. Best of all – this episode is applicable to anyone experiencing these feelings, not just those of us with ADHD. Connect with me:
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| 27 Jan 2025 | Understanding Female Hormones and the Link to Chronic Illness with Jeni Crane from Yum Nutrition | Episode 14 | 01:04:51 | |
It’s very hard to make decisions about your health without the data – and that’s one of the things that today’s guest, nutritional therapist Jeni Crane, is led by. After being diagnosed with PCOS, determined to understand the “why” behind it and how she could help herself, Jeni discovered that nutrition and exercise were huge pieces of the puzzle. She then followed the path to becoming a fully qualified nutritional therapist and our conversation today covers topics like female hormones, why so many women struggle with chronic illnesses and how she used nutrition to support her PCOS, too.
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| 10 Feb 2025 | Why the Nervous System is the Missing Piece to Managing ADHD & Burnout | Episode 15 | 00:50:00 | |
Learning to regulate your nervous system will have a big impact on anyone’s life – but it will be particularly huge for those of us with ADHD. In today’s episode, I’m discussing why ADHD can be much harder to handle when we’re dysregulated, how dysregulation can manifest itself and ideas you can use to start to become more regulated. I’m also inviting you to an opportunity to unmask, to be your true self so that you can live a joyful, aligned life. Connect with me:
DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| 24 Feb 2025 | Using Your Breath to Heal From Long Covid or ME/CFS with Jackie Baxter | Episode 16 | 00:54:07 | |
When it feels like life and your health are out of control, there is one thing you can easily control which could actually help you to influence your nervous system and begin to heal from Long Covid or ME/CFS. What is that one thing? Your breathing. Today’s guest, Jackie Baxter of The Long Covid Podcast, shares with us all about how she overcame Long Covid by learning how to breathe properly and introducing breathwork into her life. Connect with Jackie: Connect with me:
DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | Self-Care Routines & Nervous System Regulation for ADHDers with Kate Moryoussef | Episode 17 | 00:51:35 | |
Today’s guest, Kate Moryoussef, has her own brilliant podcast aimed at women who have been late-diagnosed with ADHD, so I was really excited to speak to her on mine! After her own diagnosis at age 40, she really practices what she preaches when it comes to the advice she provides, and now as a Wellbeing Coach and EFT practitioner, Kate has a wealth of experience in helping women who have been newly diagnosed understand how to adapt their lives so that they can better manage their ADHD. Connect with Kate:
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DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| 24 Mar 2025 | Finding Community After a Late ADHD Diagnosis with Meredith Cairns-Palmer | Episode 18 | 00:48:21 | |
Discovering you have ADHD later in life can totally alter your perspective on yourself and everything you’ve been through in the past, and it can be really difficult feeling like you’re different to everyone else. I met today’s guest, intuition-led business owner and coach Meredith Cairns-Palmer at a local ADHD networking group and I knew we would have an inspiring conversation about what it feels like to finally feel like you’ve been accepted for who you are after finding other people like you. We also talk about how we can begin to reconnect to ourselves even in a disconnecting society and the beauty of what we gain when we do. Connect with Meredith: Connect with me:
DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||
| 07 Apr 2025 | Using Touch to Heal Pain: The Power of Reflexology with Dr. Njideka Olatunde | Episode 19 | 00:49:23 | |
You might not think you’ve come across reflexology before, but chances are, you have. If your parents ever did “This Little Piggy” on your toes as a child, you experienced the power of reflexology! Today’s guest, Dr. Njideka Olatune has helped thousands of chronic pain sufferers relieve pain with addiction- and medication-free pain relief treatment, using touch and reflexology as an alternative to the opioid epidemic. Connect with Njideka:
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DISCLAIMER: Everything mentioned in this podcast is only my/my guests’ opinion and should not be a substitute for seeing a medical professional. Please seek advice from your doctor and confirm with them that they are happy for you to implement something you heard on the podcast. | |||