Building Resilience

Have you ever been blindsided by someone’s reaction and thought, where did that come from? Whether it’s a toddler refusing to put on their shoes, a teen with an unexpected attitude, or even a coworker’s sharp remark, our interactions are shaped by something deeper than we realize—our nervous system state.

In this episode of Building Resilience, we explore how our nervous system acts as a filter, shaping the way we see and respond to the world. When we start understanding this, everything shifts.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✅ Why we react the way we do—and why our kids, partners, and coworkers do too

✅ How past experiences shape our nervous system responses

✅ Why some people keep repeating unhealthy relationship patterns

✅ How to identify nervous system states (Team Hyper, Hypo, or Resilient)

✅ Practical strategies to respond with intention rather than react

✅ How regulating your own nervous system can shift the entire dynamic of a relationship

If you’ve ever wondered why certain people trigger you or why some relationships feel harder than others, this episode will help you see interactions through a new lens—one that leads to greater understanding, connection, and resilience.

Resources & Links

[Link] Connections Membership: Join the waitlist! Build resilience and foster growth through nervous system regulation and community support.

[Link] It's Not Just Your Thoughts, It's Your Nervous System (with a Creative Twist): A free workshop to map your nervous system and create a calm toolkit with simple, creative techniques. No artistic skills required!

[Link] The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training: Dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives.

Get My Resilience Journal

📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care

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📌 Amazon CA: Buy Here

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Your nervous system shapes your daily life behind the scenes. It’s easy to overlook, but your nervous system is the hidden powerhouse behind your responses, emotions, and capacity to handle life’s challenges. When you understand and take care of it, it can unlock a whole new level of resilience and clarity.

On this episode of Building Resilience, I sit down with two incredible guests, Lexie Hill and Erin Wallen, who share their transformative journeys in nervous system regulation. They discuss practical tools and techniques for nervous system resilience, including "game day tools" for in-the-moment regulation. From understanding the power of the vagus nerve to realizing how a regulated nervous system can enhance relationships, Lexie and Erin reveal why this knowledge is essential for thriving, not just surviving.

Guest Links:

• Connect with Lexie Hill on her website and Instagram.
• Connect with Erin Wallen on Instagram or other socials.

Resources:

• The "Memory Matters" course---cherish and protect your memories, they're invaluable.
• The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training---join the waitlist! Dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives.
• My video series, "The 30 Second Burnout Solution"---a lifeline for those grappling with stress and burnout, especially compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress.

Connect:

• Could you do me a favor? Please leave a review on your preferred podcast platform---it helps me reach more and more people. I'd also love to hear any insights or questions you have.
• You can also pay me a visit on Facebook or Instagram. You can also find me on my website and book a mini session with me!

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Chronic pain is often misunderstood, and many people feel like they have no choice but to live with it. But what if pain could be unlearned? In this episode of Building Resilience, I sit down with Dr. Howard Schubiner, one of the world's leading experts on chronic pain, to explore the science behind pain, the role of the brain in creating pain, and how neuroplasticity allows us to rewire our pain experience.

Dr. Schubiner has dedicated his career to understanding the mind-body connection in pain, helping people break free from years—even decades—of chronic suffering. We talk about:

✅ The revolutionary science behind how pain is created and why it persists

✅ The difference between acute and chronic pain

✅ Why traditional medical approaches often fail to address the root cause

✅ How emotional pain and stress contribute to physical pain

✅ The role of neuroplasticity in healing and how to unlearn pain

✅ Actionable strategies to rewire the brain and break free from chronic pain

Whether you struggle with chronic pain, anxiety, or other unexplained symptoms—or if you have a loved one who does—this episode is packed with insights that could change your life.

Resources & Links

📘 Dr. Schubiner’s Books: Unlearn Your Pain

🖥️ Visit Dr. Schubiner’s Website: https://www.unlearnyourpain.com

🎓 Free Coursera Course on Chronic Pain: Reign of Pain

🔗 Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS): symptomatic.me

🌍 TMS Wiki (Mind-Body Pain Resources): tmswiki.org

🧠 Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Training Institute: Find a Practitioner

📚 Want to be featured in Dr. Schubiner’s new book? Click here to add your name

Get My Resilience Journal

📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care

📌 Amazon US: Buy Here

📌 Amazon CA: Buy Here

Connect & Stay in Touch

💡 Follow me on Instagram & Facebook: @leahdavidsonlifecoaching

💌 Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter: leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com/newsletter

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Please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps me reach more people with tools for resilience and well-being.

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When we feel stuck, sometimes the boundaries holding us in place that we might not even be aware of. These boundaries can shape our experiences, influence our relationships, and even determine our sense of self-worth. But what if we could break through them?

On this episode of Building Resilience, I'm joined by Kristy Deys and Kim Rees, two extraordinary women who have not only broken through their own boundaries but have also dedicated their lives to helping others do the same.

They talk about their experience in my Advanced Nervous System Resilience Course, how they have gotten acquainted with their own nervous systems, and how this knowledge can lead to profound personal transformation. Through their stories, we'll get into being trapped within invisible walls, the importance of nervous system awareness, and practical strategies to enhance resilience and reclaim control over our lives.

And remember—change isn't just about mindset—it's about understanding the nervous system's role in shaping our experiences and using that knowledge to build a life of resilience and fulfillment.

Guest Links:

Kristy Deys

• Website: Deys Coaching
• LinkedIn: Kristy Deys

Kim Rees

• Instagram: @KimReesCoaching
• LinkedIn: Kim Rees

Resources:

• The "Memory Matters" course---cherish and protect your memories, they're invaluable.
• The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training---sign up here! Dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives.
• My video series, "The 30 Second Burnout Solution"---a lifeline for those grappling with stress and burnout, especially compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress.

Connect:

Could you do me a favor? Please leave a review on your preferred podcast platform---it helps me reach more and more people. I'd also love to hear any insights or questions you have.

You can also pay me a visit on Facebook or Instagram. You can also find me on my website and book a mini session with me!

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Do you feel constantly on edge, wired but exhausted, or like you’re just going through the motions of life? You might be stuck in survival mode—and not even know it.

In this episode of the Building Resilience Podcast, we’ll unpack what it means to have a dysregulated nervous system and how it can silently shape your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and even your physical health. We’ll walk through 10 often-overlooked signs that your nervous system might be stuck in survival mode—from chronic tension and trouble sleeping to overthinking, burnout, and people-pleasing.

You’ll also learn three simple, science-backed strategies to start bringing your system back to a place of safety and resilience. These aren’t your typical “self-care” tips—they’re practical, body-based tools you can use anytime, anywhere.

✨ Plus, there’s a special invitation to join the Nervous System Journaling Club on the Skool platform—a supportive community rooted in connection, creativity, and healing.

Nervous System Journaling Club:

https://www.skool.com/nervous-system-journaling-club/about?ref=06e003b61b8148ebbafd3a067f3cc2e1

Get My Resilience Journal

📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care

📌 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mental+health+Journal&hidden-keywords=B0DNRSLV9F&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

📌 Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/Mental-Journal-Anxiety-Management-Self-Care/dp/B0DNRSLV9F/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N5IUVWcPthGPmTEq-jxcQPIk6tJpD99-XnLM99GwSBXJAkLyMdFN0CDDHLFdHGcc6EyM4DO8tnnH7ji7szBwh9d_76vqB8xH_Je8QPF3ROg.IGiR3gw4FamENcFMJSSGVx4FuM81aMBrYya9EStW-lY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Mental%2Bhealth%2BJournal&qid=1742349206&sr=8-1&th=1

If you’re ready to stop running on fumes and start feeling safe in your body again, this episode is for you.

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