How adaptable are you?
That's not a question I would have asked myself 10 years ago.
Now I ask myself this question a lot and here is why.
Healthy people that thrive in a world that is constantly changing, adapt quickly and efficiently.
My desire is to be healthy, how about you?
What is being adaptable really mean?
We have this awesome autonomic nervous system with this alarm in our brain stem called neuroception- it’s our threat detector that tells our body whether we are safe, in danger, or if something could be life-threatening.
Stressors are what we call threats or triggers that may set off our alarm. Now, not all stressors are big and bad. There are positive stressors. Like doing something new: for example, getting married, having a baby, or going on vacation. All of these are exciting, but they can be stressful to our body.
There is also what we call eustress which is like exercises- exercises are any action that is done to improve your health or help you grow- this could be spiritually, emotionally, or physically. Again, this is considered a good stress- but it is a stress on your body.
There are also dangerous or toxic stressors this could be chemicals, heavy metals, molds, viruses, and even emotions.
There are internal stressors, and there are external stressors.
Today I will not dive deep into stressors but I will share more about them in the future.
For now, I want you to understand that stressors turn on the threat detector and lead to stress in the body.
Of course, how adaptable you are affects how quickly your body feels threatened. The more adaptable the more stressors you can handle before going into a stressed state. The more adaptable the less time you spend in the stressed state.
Stress is a natural response.
Staying stressed is not.
It's a sign that your system is maladaptive.
Too much stress, stress for too long, or stress that comes on too fast can lead to trauma- this response causes us to move into the Freeze State- which is a parasympathetic shutdown state. And causes what is known as the cell danger response.
When our cells move into the cell danger response for too long, we have symptoms. Signs that our body is no longer adapting to stressors and is now turning on the symptom alarm to get your attention.
Symptoms that continue because of the cell danger response- inflammation, pain, fatigue, metabolic issues, depression, fog, and rashes then lead to chronic diseases. Unless you become more adaptable.
This brings us back to the question.
How adaptable are you?
Most of us like to see something that tells us how adaptive we are, I know I do!
That’s why I love using bioenergetic scans like the Zyto Insights that use voice frequency and kinetic response to generate what is known as a spark- it’s like your fingerprint in time.
This spark is then put into an algorithm, which measures your body's ability in real-time to adapt to different common stressors and then gives you an adaptability index score.
The lower the score the less adaptable you are.
The higher the score the more adaptable you are.
If you are curious to learn your adaptability index score. I am happy to help you. Just click learn more below.
If you would like to learn more about adaptability and using the Zyto Insights scan to support your body through the holidays, I have a Masterclass that you can watch on YouTube with more information to help you on your health and wellness journey.
How do you feel about your body?
Do you feel connected to it? Safe in it? Or do you feel disconnected, unsafe, and unhappy with how it looks or functions?
If the latter is true for you, I'm here to tell you - you are not alone.
It's a common feeling. Especially for women.
The first step toward healing is awareness.
Acknowledging that there is a problem in the first place and that it's not just "normal" to feel disconnected from your body.
Our physical bodies are one of the most important parts of ourselves. It's how we interact with the world—how we move through it, how we express ourselves, and how others see us.
We think if we just lose weight, everything will be better. If we just got in shape, then we'd finally be happy. But here's the thing: losing weight doesn't fix anything. And being in shape doesn't make you happy either (if it did, every single person who was in shape would be happy).
Your body has been shaped by years of experiences both good and bad: from childhood development through adulthood. And while some parts might be more comfortable than others, there's no part of your body that doesn't deserve to feel safe, supported and loved unconditionally!
So what does actually fix the disconnection?
It's this: Your BODY must "feel" safe.
Not your mind.
Sure we can think and say - I am safe until we are red in the face, but if our body doesn't "feel" safe- we will not resonate with what we are saying- we will continue to feel the disconnect between our body and our mind.
That's why I teach a 21-Day program that helps your body feel safe. Once you learn the simple safety exercises, then you move into supporting your body and then building your capacity to handle whatever comes your way.
You are not alone in this journey of life and I would love to help you and your body feel more safe in this world.
If you have questions or just need to talk, you can text me here: 405-655-5424
Special Note: The picture was taken by my good friend and photographer Sonja Forth. When we first started the photography session I was not feeling good about my body- how I looked. She did such a wonderful job helping me to feel safe and supported and by the end of the session; I felt like a beautiful model. (Nothing changed - I didn't magically lose 25 lbs, my arms didn't get more toned, and neither did my legs.) But, I felt comfortable in my body- I connected with it in a way that allowed me to fully be me.
The messages I have received from the ladies currently in the 21-Day Program are connecting with their bodies in a way they haven't in years- they are feeling safe and they are supporting their bodies because they are learning what their bodies need. That brings happiness to my heart.
WHY are we stressed-out, overwhelmed, and worn-out?
The holidays are coming up fast, and we're so busy! Between work, family obligations, shopping for those last-minute gifts, and just trying to keep our heads above water, It's easy to feel stressed out and overwhelmed. You feel you can't get ahead—you've got so many things on your plate and you don't even know where to start.
But the worst is when we are worn-out and have no energy to do the things we love with those we love.
We often think we just need to drink more water, and eat more food, but the truth is we have no energy because our body is saying "all of this is too much for me." We have moved from the stress state (energy) to the trauma/freeze state (no energy).
We often think we just need to drink more water, and eat more food, but the truth is we have no energy because our body is saying "all of this is too much for me." We have moved from the stress state (energy) to the trauma/freeze state (no energy).
I wish I could say drink more caffeine, eat more sugar, go for a walk and you will have more energy. But, if your body has shut down- those things only stress it for a moment (energy burst) and then you crash again.
HOW can we have more energy for the Holidays?
You can give your body what it needs: safety, support and build your capacity to handle more, and do more. Instead of crashing, you spend more time doing the things you enjoy during the holiday season and all year long.
I have a wonderful course that you can do between now and the end of the year called the 21-Day Journey Trauma to Safety that teaches you the Essential Steps through Your Nervous System to Address Stored Trauma in Your Body.
WHAT my favorite drink is to help me and why?
Once your body feels safe, it is time to support your body and one of my favorite drinks during the holidays is NingXia Red for these 3 Reasons:
- It's Easy!
- It's Delicious!
- All the Wonderful Benefits!
If you would like to know more about the wonderful benefits of NingXia Red click here.
Or check out my Masterclass below where I share all about the benefits and the research on this wonderful drink.
Ready to get started with the 21-Day Journey Trauma to Safety- Click Here.
Ready to get started with NingXia Red- Click Here.
Don't miss the next 3 FREE Masterclasses and Q & A in November- Click Here.
3 Ways Gratitude CAN Benefit You
Gratitude is one of the simplest, but most powerful ways to have more energy. It can help you feel more relaxed and optimistic, improve your health and allow you to live a happier and healthier life.
#1: It reduces stress
You probably already know that stress can cause a lot of health problems. Stress is one of the major causes of illness in the world, and it's responsible for heart disease, cancer, and other conditions.
It's easy to see why gratitude could help reduce your stress levels: it's an excellent way to deal with stressful situations. When you feel grateful for what you have—and when other people show you gratitude—you'll be less likely to get stressed out in the first place!
#2. It improves health
If you're not aware of the benefits of gratitude, here are just a few: It improves your sleep, increases energy levels, and helps you recover from illness faster.
- Gratitude can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
- Gratitude strengthens your immune system.
- When you're grateful for something or someone, it reduces stress and anxiety—which also improve health.
#3. Gratitude can help you live a happier, healthier life.
Gratitude has been shown to reduce stress and improve your health. It has also been shown to help you feel happier, maybe it's because you had a better night of sleep, which helps make you more optimistic about the future. This optimism can make it easier for you to get out of bed in the morning and have an upbeat attitude throughout your day. Gratitude can also increase your generosity towards others, as well as being beneficial for those around you who don't practice gratitude regularly themselves—it's contagious.
I hope this blog post has helped you understand the benefits of gratitude. If you’ve never tried it before, I encourage you to give it a shot! There are lots of ways to practice and express gratitude in your life, so no matter where you are on your journey, there will be something for everyone.
I have a FREE GRATITUDE JOURNAL PAGE for YOU!
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Do you think Stress Has been around since the beginning of time?
Most have heard the creation story in the Bible. My question is...
DID STRESS EXIST IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN?
We read in Genesis 1 that God made man and woman in His image. He gave us dominion over all animals. He gave us plants to eat.
ALL WAS GOOD.
(If you would like to hear the rest of the story instead of reading it- I share the video version here.)
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