In this episode, we dive into an important but often overlooked topic—holistic health and nervous system regulation. Bridget Thomas, former emergency nurse and owner of City Cave Richmond, shares her personal and professional journey into float therapy, including how it transformed her husband's PTSD recovery. We discuss how alternative therapies like floatation and infrared saunas can support mental well-being, prevent burnout, and provide vital tools for stress management.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The science behind float therapy and how it regulates the nervous system ✅ Bridget’s personal story: from emergency nursing to wellness entrepreneurship ✅ How float therapy helped her husband recover from severe PTSD ✅ The role of infrared saunas in reducing stress, inflammation, and burnout ✅ Practical tips to start your journey with float and sauna therapyKey Takeaways: 📌 Float therapy helps regulate the nervous system, leading to better sleep, reduced anxiety, and overall emotional balance. 📌 One hour of float therapy can have the same restorative benefits as four hours of sleep. 📌 Burnout prevention is essential for health professionals—self-care is not optional. 📌 Infrared saunas help detoxify the body, improve cardiovascular health, and reduce cortisol levels. 📌 Sensory deprivation in float tanks allows the brain to enter a deep state of relaxation, supporting trauma recovery.Additional Resources on Floating:Here are some insightful videos, documentaries, and studies on the benefits of float therapy for anxiety, pain management, and nervous system regulation:Powerful testimonies on floating by Golden Stott: Watch hereDocumentary on floating and its impact: Watch hereResearch on floating and stress management: Read hereLatest study on floating and mental health benefits: Read hereSpecial Offer for Podcast Listeners: Mention this podcast when booking at City Cave Richmond to receive: 🎉 $10 off your first float session 🎉 $10 off your first infrared sauna sessionStay Connected with Bridget & City Cave Richmond: Website: www.citycave.com.au/richmond Email: [email protected] Instagram: @city.cave.richmond 📘 Facebook: City Cave Richmond LinkedIn: Bridget ThomasStay Connected with Move.Talk.Thrive:If you found this episode insightful, please subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it with your community. Together, we can create healthier, thriving workplaces!Connect With Us:Lizzy DawsonWebsite: www.lizzydawson.com.auInstagram:www.instagram.com/lizzydawson_ Emily MackieWebsite: www.emilymackie.com.auInstagram:  www.instagram.com/emilymackie.speechieCheck out our courses and websites:www.lizzydawson.com.auwww.emilymackie.com.au Follow us on Instagram:@movetalkthrive - https://www.instagram.com/movetalkthrive/@lizzydawson_ - https://www.instagram.com/lizzydawson_/@emilymackie.speechie - https://www.instragram.com/emilymackie.speechie/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/@Move.Talk.Thrive

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