In this episode, Emily Merrell sits down with Amy Bonaduce-Gardner, a nervous system coach, to discuss the growing importance of nervous system regulation for coaches and clients alike. Amy shares her unique approach to helping people heal from chronic conditions and stress-related illnesses by teaching them how to regulate their nervous systems.

Amy also offers insightful advice for coaches navigating their nervous system challenges or helping clients struggling with similar issues. She emphasizes the importance of understanding survival patterns and how they influence behavior, both for the coach and their clients. This episode is a must-listen for coaches who want to understand the impact of their nervous system on their work and learn practical strategies to show up as their best selves, personally and professionally.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Learn what nervous system regulation is and why it's critical for personal and professional well-being.
• Understand how addressing the nervous system can be a game changer for clients who’ve tried traditional therapies unsuccessfully.
• Explore the rise of nervous system work in the wellness community and the impact of modern research and societal stressors on collective jumpy system health.
• Learn about survival patterns and how early childhood behaviors evolve into adult reactions, often affecting how we show up in our personal and professional lives.
• Discover how our body’s natural responses, like fight or flight, can influence our behavior and how we can manage those reactions to avoid burnout or defensiveness.
• Learn simple tools—like hydration, movement, and awareness—to help manage your nervous system and improve your mental and emotional states.
• Find out how taking space—like walking away or taking a moment to breathe—can shift your nervous system from reactive to reflective.
• Learn how letting go of the illusion of control can bring more ease and flow to your coaching practice and life, allowing things to unfold more naturally.
• Understand how to recognize emotional triggers in yourself and your clients and how nervous system regulation can help create more effective coaching interactions.
• Hear why it’s important to let go of the weight of your clients’ outcomes and focus on providing the tools, support, and guidance to empower them without taking on their emotional baggage.

Listener Links:

• Website: https://www.prismmovementstudio.com/staff
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bonaduce-gardner-63b7131a4/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prismmovementstudio/
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