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The Nourished Nervous System
Kristen Timchak
134 episodes
3 days ago
Send us a text In this New Year episode of Nourish the Nervous System, we explore winter not as a time for pushing forward or reinventing ourselves, but as a season of subtlety, listening, and inward refinement. Rather than loud resolutions or high-energy goals, winter invites a quieter kind of awareness — one that whispers instead of shouts. Through the Ayurvedic lens of Vata dosha and the Sanskrit quality sukshma (the subtle), we explore how this season affects the nervous system, our emoti...
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Send us a text In this New Year episode of Nourish the Nervous System, we explore winter not as a time for pushing forward or reinventing ourselves, but as a season of subtlety, listening, and inward refinement. Rather than loud resolutions or high-energy goals, winter invites a quieter kind of awareness — one that whispers instead of shouts. Through the Ayurvedic lens of Vata dosha and the Sanskrit quality sukshma (the subtle), we explore how this season affects the nervous system, our emoti...
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The Nourished Nervous System
Sukshma: Listening to the Subtle in the Deep of Winter
Send us a text In this New Year episode of Nourish the Nervous System, we explore winter not as a time for pushing forward or reinventing ourselves, but as a season of subtlety, listening, and inward refinement. Rather than loud resolutions or high-energy goals, winter invites a quieter kind of awareness — one that whispers instead of shouts. Through the Ayurvedic lens of Vata dosha and the Sanskrit quality sukshma (the subtle), we explore how this season affects the nervous system, our emoti...
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2 days ago
25 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
People Pleasing, Trauma Bonds & Elegant Boundaries: A Somatic Conversation with Dr. Nima Rahmany
Send us a text In this episode of The Nourished Nervous System, I’m joined by Dr. Nima Rahmany, chiropractor, educator, and creator of the Becoming Trigger-Proof methodology, for a deep and illuminating conversation about people pleasing, trauma responses, attachment patterns, and how nervous system healing transforms our relationships — with others and with ourselves. Dr. Nima shares his personal journey from chiropractic care into somatic psychology and attachment work, shaped by his own ex...
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1 week ago
51 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
Ojas and the Perimenopause Portal: Tending Vitality, Resilience, and the Sacred Nectar (part 3 of a 3 part series)
Send us a text In this episode, I’m concluding our three-part series on Ayurveda and perimenopause with a deep dive into ojas — the subtle essence that governs vitality, immunity, resilience, and emotional steadiness. We’re recording in the dark days of winter here in the Northern Hemisphere, and I begin by reflecting on how seasonal rhythms mirror the inner transitions many of us experience during perimenopause. Just as nature turns inward in winter, this phase of life invites us to sl...
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2 weeks ago
33 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
Perimenopause, Cycles & Sovereignty: Reclaiming the Feminine Rhythm with Alyx Coble-Frakes
Send us a text In today’s episode of The Nourished Nervous System, I’m joined by Alyx Coble-Frakes, founder of The Agenda, for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation about menstrual cycles, perimenopause, and what happens when women stop overriding their bodies. This episode lands perfectly in the middle of my three-part series on Ayurveda and perimenopause, expanding the conversation beyond hormones as something to “fix” and into hormones as sources of insight, rhythm, and power. Together,...
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3 weeks ago
40 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
Agni and the Perimenopause Portal: Tending Your Inner Fire (part 2 of a 3 part series)
Send us a text In this second episode of my perimenopause series, we explore Agni — your digestive and metabolic fire — and why it plays such a central role in the perimenopause transition. Ayurveda teaches that perimenopause isn’t just a hormonal shift. It’s a metabolic one. A deep recalibration in how the body digests food, processes experience, regulates energy, and maintains balance. Today, I walk through how Agni changes during this time, the three ways Agni can become imbala...
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1 month ago
25 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
You Are Enough: Embracing Self-Compassion Through Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory with Soulla Demetriou
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with self-compassion teacher, somatic coach, IFS practitioner, and soon-to-be author Soulla Demetriou. We explore what it really means to come home to yourself, befriend your inner world, and move through life with more ease, compassion, and truth. In this conversation, we talk about: • Soulla’s story How her early experiences with anxiety and panic opened the door to yoga, mindfulness, somatics, and eventually Internal Family Systems (IFS). •...
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1 month ago
49 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
Rasa & the Perimenopause Portal: Nourishing Yourself Through Change (part 1 of a 3 part series)
Send us a text In today’s episode, we step into the tender, powerful transition of perimenopause through the Ayurvedic lens—exploring rasa datu, the first and most foundational tissue of the body. I share how Ayurveda views perimenopause not as a decline, but as a sacred portal from the Pitta stage of life into the Vata years—one filled with potential for wisdom, clarity, insight, and deeper nourishment. Through the lens of rasa, we look at why this season is naturally juicy, tender, an...
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1 month ago
32 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
Reclaiming Eroticism: Connecting to Life Force Through Nervous System Healing with Darshana Avila
Send us a text In this episode of the Nourished Nervous System, I welcome the insightful Darshana Avila, a trauma-informed somatic educator, practitioner, sexological bodyworker and international speaker. Darshana takes us through her transformative journey from a corporate career to pioneering work in erotic wholeness, which fuses somatics, sex and intimacy, and trauma healing. We dive deep into the crucial connection between a regulated nervous system and fulfilling intimacy, di...
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1 month ago
46 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
The Science of Intimacy: Revitalizing Long-term Relationships with Dr. Diane Mueller
Send us a text In this episode of 'The Nourished Nervous System', I welcome Dr. Diane Mueller, a distinguished authority in sexual wellness with dual doctorates in naturopathic medicine and acupuncture and oriental medicine. Dr. Mueller delves into the importance of understanding sexual health, discussing her personal journey and professional insights into libido and long-term relationships. She shares valuable tips on improving intimacy, the role of hormones and stress, and the s...
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1 month ago
53 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
Herbal Allies in Your Kitchen: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Immune Strength
Send us a text In this episode of 'The Nourished Nervous System', we delve into the Ayurvedic approach to boosting immunity. We explore key concepts such as Agni (digestive fire), Ojas (vital immunity), and the seven Dhatus (tissue layers) which play a crucial role in maintaining health and vitality. The episode also provides practical tips on incorporating Ayurvedic herbs like ginger, turmeric, fennel, and rosemary into your daily routine to enhance your immune system, tailored t...
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2 months ago
31 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
Navigating Trauma through Dreams and the Creative Process with Julie MacAdam
Send us a text In this episode of The Nourished Nervous System, I welcome somatic therapist, educator, and trauma specialist Julie MacAdam. Together, we dive into the interplay between dreams and the creative process for personal and collective evolution. Julie shares her journey through yoga, Ayurveda, and various integrative practices that led to her current work. We discuss the benefits of engaging with dreams, creative art as a healing practice, and how these methods can...
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2 months ago
47 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
The Senses as Portals: Integrating Ayurveda and Somatics
Send us a text In this episode, I explore the profound connection between our senses and well-being from both somatic and Ayurvedic perspectives. I delve into how our senses act as doorways between the inner and outer worlds, influencing our physiological states and overall health. I discuss the physiological and neurological underpinnings of sensory perception, the importance of mindful sensory management, and share practical tips for sensory care and balance. I also explai...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
Ayurvedic Practices for Nourishing the Postpartum Mother with Christine Eck
Send us a text In this episode of 'The Nourished Nervous System,' I welcome special guest Christine Eck, an Ayurvedic health consultant, birth and postpartum doula, and founder of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. We discuss the importance of postpartum care through the lens of Ayurveda, focusing on Vata dosha, the concept of the sacred postpartum window, and how specific Ayurvedic practices such as Abhyanga (oil massage) can support new mothers. Christine shares her personal ...
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2 months ago
41 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
Flashback: What the Vata?!
Send us a text As we fully enter into "Vata Season" here in the Northeast, I thought we would revisit the basics this week for anyone new to Ayurveda or needing a refresher on vata dosha. In Ayurvedic philosophy, Vata refers to a constitution made up of the air and space elements. In this episode we will go a bit deeper into vata. We will talk about The qualities of vataHow vata shows up in our bodies, emotions, environment, season, times of day, and times of life.How...
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3 months ago
24 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
Rest as Revolution: Redefining Productivity in Self-Care
Send us a text In this episode, I delve into the challenging balance between 'doing' and 'being'. I discuss our cultural obsession with productivity and how it even extends to our self-care practices, creating a tension between implementing health routines and simply being present. Sharing some personal anecdotes and reflections, I emphasize the importance of rest and the need to cultivate more moments of doing nothing, as well as the benefits of practices such as yoga nidra to re...
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3 months ago
29 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
The Somatic Journey: Healing the Pelvic Floor with Donna Brooks
Send us a text In this episode, I welcome Donna Brooks, a respected somatic movement therapist, yoga therapist, and educator with 40 years of experience. Donna shares her background in yoga and somatic movement, her personal journey with pelvic floor issues, and her unique insights into how somatic movement can aid in pelvic floor health. We discuss the physical and emotional aspects of pelvic floor problems, the importance of integrating breath and movement, and Donna’s innovativ...
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3 months ago
50 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
Rhythm and Ritual: Nurturing the Body and Mind
Send us a text Resources: Ayurvedic Dosha Quick Reference Guide Abhyanga Self Massage Guide Weekend Nervous System Reset Nourished For Resilience Workbook Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.com and @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram
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3 months ago
28 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
Repatterning Our Lives: Rituals for Mental Health with Jocelyn Pepe
Send us a text This episode is the exploration of the importance of rhythm and ritual in daily life for mental health. I'm joined by Jocelyn Pepe, a mental health researcher, coach, and founder of TrU, who shares her journey from burnout to balance, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. We discuss the impact of societal pressures, the myth of powering through, and the significance of breath work, mindfulness, and establishing healthy inner dialogues. ...
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4 months ago
43 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
Finding Balance in the Seasonal Transition of Perimenopause
Send us a text In this episode I explore the parallels between the transition from summer to fall and the perimenopausal phase of life. Drawing on Ayurvedic wisdom, the discussion centers on how seasonal changes mirror the shifts in our bodies and minds, and offers practical strategies for finding balance during times of transition. In this episode: The connection between seasonal cycles and life stages (childhood, adulthood, perimenopause, postmenopause)Understanding the qualities of Vata Do...
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4 months ago
20 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
Body Wisdom as a Path to Healing Past Trauma in New Motherhood with Catherine Simone Gray
Send us a text In this episode of The Nourished Nervous System, I am so grateful to have writer and teacher Catherine Simone Gray join us to discuss her journey through motherhood, intimate violence, and reclaiming pleasure. Catherine talks about her memoir 'Proud Flesh,' and how her experiences have shaped her understanding of body wisdom, healing, and sexuality. We explore her process of writing in a trauma-informed manner, the challenges she faced in her postpartum healing jour...
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4 months ago
55 minutes

The Nourished Nervous System
Send us a text In this New Year episode of Nourish the Nervous System, we explore winter not as a time for pushing forward or reinventing ourselves, but as a season of subtlety, listening, and inward refinement. Rather than loud resolutions or high-energy goals, winter invites a quieter kind of awareness — one that whispers instead of shouts. Through the Ayurvedic lens of Vata dosha and the Sanskrit quality sukshma (the subtle), we explore how this season affects the nervous system, our emoti...