145 — Calm Your Nervous System With Therapist Liz Kelly

Whether you’re nervous about a business meeting or you’re overwhelmed and aren’t sure why, it’s important to have strategies to calm your nervous system at a moment’s notice.
 
Liz Kelly is a therapist and she wrote a book called, This Book Is Cheaper Than Therapy. She offers actionable strategies for improving mental health and psychological well-being. Some of the things we talk about are:
 

• The mental health tools to keep on-hand when therapy isn’t available
• How stress manifests physically and what to do to calm your body
• Practical self-help techniques that calm the nervous system
• How to build resilience and reduce emotional reactivity over time
• Why alcohol won’t calm your nervous system
• The true self-care activities that improve long-term well-being

Key Takeaways:

• Personalized Mental Health Strategies: One size doesn’t fit all; what works for someone may not work for another.
• Mind-Body Connection: Understanding the connection between our physical and mental states can help in better managing stress.
• Calming Techniques: Simple yet effective techniques like humming, mindful breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation can significantly calm the nervous system.
• Daily Practice: Incorporating these strategies into daily routines can build stronger stress resilience and emotional regulation.
• Self-Care Beyond Buzzwords: True self-care is about activities that improve long-term well-being, not just quick fixes like alcohol or social media scrolling.