Send us a textFeeling anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself? In this episode of the WholeHearted Living Podcast, trauma-informed therapist and coach Debs Thorpe shares powerful grounding practices to help you reconnect with your body, calm your nervous system, and discover your true self beneath survival patterns.Learn why anxiety keeps you stuck in your head, how grounding techniques activate your parasympathetic nervous system, and practical somatic exercises you can use anywhere to find presence and peace. This episode is essential for anyone experiencing burnout, chronic stress, or feeling unmoored in today's chaotic world.What You'll Learn:Why modern life disconnects us from our bodies and the present momentThe difference between survival mode and your true selfHow grounding practices regulate your nervous system (polyvagal theory explained)5 essential grounding techniques: barefoot earth connection, body scan meditation, 5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding, vagal toning through humming, and self-havening touchHow to create "earth anchors" throughout your day for consistent presenceThe tree metaphor: understanding when storms uproot you vs. when they pass throughHow grounding relates to Dr. Joe Dispenza's work on becoming "no one" to create consciouslyPerfect for:Overthinkers and anxious achieversPeople experiencing burnout or chronic stressThose feeling disconnected from their bodiesAnyone struggling with trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn)High-achievers who can't stop doingEmpaths and highly sensitive peopleAnyone on a healing or personal growth journeyKey Topics Covered:Grounding techniques for anxietyNervous system regulationSomatic practices for trauma healingBody-based mindfulnessPolyvagal theory in practiceFinding your authentic selfTrauma-informed self-careEmbodiment practicesPresent moment awarenessEarth element wisdomContent Note: This episode discusses trauma, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulationSupport the showSubscribe & Review: If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe to the WholeHearted Living Podcast so you never miss an episode. New episodes drop every Thursday. And if you're feeling generous, leave a review and share what's landing for you. Your words help other seekers find this work. Thank you for being here. Thank you for choosing wholeness. Thank you for having the courage to tell yourself the truth. Please do share this podcast far and wide to help us reach as many people as possible. And as our gift to you, Debs has created the Rooted in Wholeness- a collection of grounding practices, journal prompts, and reflections that go deeper into season two's theme of Wholeness and Belonging. It’s completely free, and you can sign up to receive it online at www.whlinstitute.com. And if you'd like to gift Debs a personal thank you, you can Buy Me A Coffee here, knowing it will fuel many more moments of inspiration. Thank you for listening, supporting, and most of all, for walking this path of wholehearted living with us. Connect on Instagram Connect on Facebook Subscribe on YouTub...

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