I first heard the term Rushing Woman Syndrome when a good friend lent me Dr Libby Weaver’s book, Rushing Woman’s Syndrome. At the time, I didn’t really resonate with it. Now? It’s me to a capital T. The idea is essentially about what happens when women live in a constant state of rushing, stress and pressure, and how that can affect our energy, nervous system, sleep and overall wellbeing. And I wonder… Are you trapped in the cycle of “doing, doing, doing”? Maybe you even de
You may have heard of the Vagus Nerve which is one of the most powerful communication pathways in your body running from your brainstem through your neck and into your heart, lungs and digestion system. And it plays a huge role in how calm (or not) you feel. If you’ve been experiencing things like: • Stress • A racing mind • Feeling easily irritated or emotional • Feeling flat or disconnected • Low energy or constant fatigue • Anxiety …your nervous system may be stuck in “fig
If you don’t know what this is, read on - because in my opinion (especially if you struggle with stress, energy, motivation or overwhelm like I did)… it’s worth knowing the basics. There’s a part of your brain called the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC). And I like to think of it as a bridge in your brain that connects your thinking, feeling, and action - especially when you’re under stress or facing discomfort. So it’s pretty important. What does the ACC actually do? Helps y
