Ever notice your shoulders creep up to your ears when you're stressed, even when nothing's actually wrong? Your body still thinks it's being chased by a tiger. In this episode, somatic practice expert Annie Vinje breaks down what's really happening in your nervous system when you're anxious — and simple, science-backed ways to calm it down in real time, no 20-minute meditation required.

Listen now to find a somatic reset you can actually stick with.

Then leave a comment - what tip was most helpful for you?

[02:10] What your body does when you're stressed

[04:17] Why daily somatic practice matters, not just on hard days

[06:10] Why this generation of teens especially needs this

[10:09] Doom scrolling vs. "hope questing" on social media

[14:58] Simple body check-ins you can do anywhere

[18:18] The breathing technique that resets your nervous system

[21:21] Meditation myths — it doesn't have to look "perfect"

[23:14] Finding your thing: yoga, journaling, and restorative rest

[29:07] Alternate nostril breathing to wake up your brain

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Annie's website: annievinje.com

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