Resetting Your Nervous System

July 10, 2025 2:06 pm

Feel Like You Again

Summer’s sunshine and longer days can be both a blessing and a blur, bringing packed calendars, constant stimulation, and that all-too-familiar feeling of being stretched thin, mentally scattered, and emotionally drained. If you’re juggling work, family, and the invisible load of daily life, your nervous system might be in overdrive. The good news? You can reset, and you don’t need a vacation to do it.

Switching To Thrive Mode

Think of your nervous system as your body’s internal operating system. When your nervous system is overwhelmed, even small stresses can feel overwhelming, and you may experience mental fog, fatigue, irritability, or digestive issues. Resetting your nervous system is a gentle, intentional practice that helps bring your body out of fight-or-flight mode and back into a calm, grounded state. The power to feel better lives within you, and summer is the perfect time to start making small changes that help your body return to “rest and digest” mode, improving:

  • Mental clarity
  • Digestive function
  • Emotional regulation
  • Sleep quality
  • Hormonal balance

By tuning in and calming your system, you’re managing stress and supporting your body’s ability to heal, connect, and thrive.

 

Simple Steps to Calm & Focus This Summer

Practice Breath Awareness: Slow, intentional breathing informs your nervous system that you’re safe.
Start Your Day With Stillness: Even five quiet minutes before scrolling or jumping into emails can reset your tone for the entire day. Stretch, meditate, or sip tea mindfully.
Get Sunlight Early: Morning sunlight supports your circadian rhythm, balancing hormones and helping your body know when to rest and when to energize.

 

Watch This Free Video on Nervous System Healing

Our free Calm Your Nervous System video guides you through powerful techniques to shift out of survival mode. The process is simple, effective, and perfect for beginners.

 

Calm Your Body, Upgrade Your Mind.

In addition to mindset and movement, biohacking tools make calming your nervous system easier and more effective. Learn more about the ones we use and recommend here: Biohacking Tools.

These tools are backed by science and designed to support your vagus nerve, reduce inflammation, and bring balance back to your nervous system. We have worked with our affiliates to get you discounts! A few of our favorites include:

Extra Support. Every Day.

We love myVitamin Calm & Restore to help ease anxious thoughts and promote deep, restorative sleep. This MedPack is one of our top choices for daily support, especially during the high-energy pace of summer. Get 110% off when you subscribe.

You Deserve to Thrive!

At Doctors Helping You Thrive, we’ve been where you are — burned out, tired, and ready for a change. We created this practice to offer women like you holistic tools that heal on every level — body, mind, and spirit. Explore our free video, browse our favorite resources, and most importantly, reach out. Contact us today to start your summer reset now! Connect with us through our email or join our IG community

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  • If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re running on empty, know this: your nervous system is working overtime to keep you safe. True healing begins when we shift from judgment to understanding and create space for real restoration. 🌿 Which of these healing truths resonates most with you today? Share i#burnoutrecovery #HealingJourney #MindsetShift #NervousSystemHealth #WomenWhoThrive #SelfCareForMoms #PerimenopauseSupport #HolisticWellness #YourThriveCode #DoctorsHelpingYouThrive #MentalWellnessForWomen #BurnoutRecovery
  • Why your body keeps storing fat in your belly + hips during perimenopause (and how to stop it) In your late 30s, 40s, and 50s, the drop in ovulation, progesterone, and the roller coaster of estrogen changes start messing with your insulin and blood sugar. That means more fat storage (especially around your belly + hips) unless you make some key changes. Here’s what to avoid if you want to keep your hormones and weight balanced: ✨1. Skipping breakfast & loading up at night Not eating in the morning (then eating big late at night) sets you up for irritability, anxiety, mood swings, and stubborn weight. If you’re not hungry at breakfast, maybe you’re eating too close to bedtime. ✨2. Eating after 7pm Try having breakfast within an hour of waking and finish dinner at least 2-3 hours before bed. This helps regulate insulin and supports fat loss. ✨3. Snacking & grazing all day Constant eating keeps insulin high, pushing your body into fat storage. Try balanced meals with 30g protein and let yourself fast between them. ✨4. Relying on dairy proteins (whey, milk, cheese) They can spike insulin and fuel mood swings. Rotate other protein sources. ✨5. High carb breakfasts (muffins, toast, cereal, starchy veggies) and skipping protein. Start the day with 30g protein. Without it, you’ll ride a glucose roller coaster straight to cravings and fat gain. ✨6. Overdoing cardio (HIIT, running, cycling) Great for circulation, won’t maintain the muscle mass that’s critical in perimenopause. Focus on strength training. For cardio, think gentle walks after meals to support blood sugar. ✨7. Skimping on sleep Less than 8 hours ⬇️ your glucose tolerance, triggers cravings, reduces muscle repair, and ⬆️ fat gain. If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and feeling off — poor sleep, low mood, anxiety, brain fog, night sweats, or suddenly noticing belly fat — know that your hormones are likely driving it. Comment “GLUCOSE” and I’ll send you our hormone and nutrition masterclass created by Functional Medicine Doctor, Dr. Basima Williams and me to help you start balancing things naturally!
  • @doctorsbeingfunctional is not just thriving at 56 — she’s the living proof of what happens when you actually nourish your body from the inside out. When it comes to supporting sleep, mood, and hormones naturally—magnesium is a non-negotiable. 💊💚 Why? Because for women navigating midlife and perimenopause, magnesium helps: ✅ Calm the nervous system ✅ Improve sleep quality ✅ Ease tension and irritability ✅ Support hormone + metabolic health ✅ Restore energy (without stimulants) Dr. Williams uses @takemyvitamin’s magnesium because it’s designed to work with your body — not against it. 💚 Want to feel the difference? Try it for yourself and use code THRIVE10: 👉 MyVitamin.com/mv-magnesium #MagnesiumSupplement #HormoneHealth #WomenWellness #PerimenopauseSupport #DoctorsHelpingYouThrive #YourThriveCode #HolisticHormoneHealth
  • Your body heals in stages during sleep, but most people aren’t getting the deep rest they need. If you’re waking up tired or struggling to fall asleep, it’s time to reset your sleep cycle. My mini-course walks you through the science of sleep and how to fix it naturally. Join here: https://www.yourthrivecode.com/offers/uvCpHhP8/checkout #sleephealth #wellnesstips #naturalsleep #thrivecode #bettersleep
  • Most people have no idea just how important quality sleep really is. It’s not just “rest”—it’s when your body heals, your brain detoxes, and your hormones reset. Each phase of sleep plays a crucial role: 😴Deep sleep repairs your body & muscles 💤REM sleep consolidates memories & balances emotions Light sleep helps regulate your nervous system If you’re not cycling through these properly, it’s no wonder you feel exhausted, inflamed, or moody. Want to learn how to improve your sleep phases and actually wake up feeling rested? Struggle with Sleep? Comment SLEEP and I’ll send you some game-changing ways to improve yours! #Deepsleep #REMsleep #healyourbody
  • ✨ Prime Day is here, friends! ✨ Many of my favorite products are on SALE! 🎉 Comment “SAVE” and I’ll send you my link to all the goodies listed here. If you’ve got your eye on a specific product, just DM me which one and I’ll share that exact link! Let’s get you those deals! 🛍️💖
  • Freedom shines brightest when we use it to lift others. Let’s make liberty meaningful. Happy 4th! 🎆😃🗽 . . . . #Celebration #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #USA #America #Fireworks #FourthOfJuly #July4th #Freedom #Independence #Happy #HappyIndependenceDay
  • I used to wake up feeling drained and disconnected—until I found a rhythm that brought me back to life. This 30-min habit stack is my reset button: core-activating Pilates, energy-boosting EWOT, and the ultimate wake-up call—cold plunge. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about choosing habits that bring you ALIVE. Ready to shift out of survival mode? Comment Alive and I’ll send you the exact tools that changed everything for me. #FromBurnoutToBalance #MorningRitualsThatHeal
  • It’s here!! We officially launched our ShopMy account—a curated space where you can find ALL our favorite biohacking tools, clean living essentials, and wellness must-haves in one place 🙌
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If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re running on empty, know this: your nervous system is working overtime to keep you safe. True healing begins when we shift from judgment to understanding and create space for real restoration. 🌿 Which of these healing truths resonates most with you today? Share i#burnoutrecovery #HealingJourney #MindsetShift #NervousSystemHealth #WomenWhoThrive #SelfCareForMoms #PerimenopauseSupport #HolisticWellness #YourThriveCode #DoctorsHelpingYouThrive #MentalWellnessForWomen #BurnoutRecovery
If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re running on empty, know this: your nervous system is working overtime to keep you safe. True healing begins when we shift from judgment to understanding and create space for real restoration. 🌿 Which of these healing truths resonates most with you today? Share i#burnoutrecovery #HealingJourney #MindsetShift #NervousSystemHealth #WomenWhoThrive #SelfCareForMoms #PerimenopauseSupport #HolisticWellness #YourThriveCode #DoctorsHelpingYouThrive #MentalWellnessForWomen #BurnoutRecovery
If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re running on empty, know this: your nervous system is working overtime to keep you safe. True healing begins when we shift from judgment to understanding and create space for real restoration. 🌿 Which of these healing truths resonates most with you today? Share i#burnoutrecovery #HealingJourney #MindsetShift #NervousSystemHealth #WomenWhoThrive #SelfCareForMoms #PerimenopauseSupport #HolisticWellness #YourThriveCode #DoctorsHelpingYouThrive #MentalWellnessForWomen #BurnoutRecovery
If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re running on empty, know this: your nervous system is working overtime to keep you safe. True healing begins when we shift from judgment to understanding and create space for real restoration. 🌿 Which of these healing truths resonates most with you today? Share i#burnoutrecovery #HealingJourney #MindsetShift #NervousSystemHealth #WomenWhoThrive #SelfCareForMoms #PerimenopauseSupport #HolisticWellness #YourThriveCode #DoctorsHelpingYouThrive #MentalWellnessForWomen #BurnoutRecovery
If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re running on empty, know this: your nervous system is working overtime to keep you safe. True healing begins when we shift from judgment to understanding and create space for real restoration. 🌿 Which of these healing truths resonates most with you today? Share i#burnoutrecovery #HealingJourney #MindsetShift #NervousSystemHealth #WomenWhoThrive #SelfCareForMoms #PerimenopauseSupport #HolisticWellness #YourThriveCode #DoctorsHelpingYouThrive #MentalWellnessForWomen #BurnoutRecovery
If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re running on empty, know this: your nervous system is working overtime to keep you safe. True healing begins when we shift from judgment to understanding and create space for real restoration. 🌿 Which of these healing truths resonates most with you today? Share i#burnoutrecovery #HealingJourney #MindsetShift #NervousSystemHealth #WomenWhoThrive #SelfCareForMoms #PerimenopauseSupport #HolisticWellness #YourThriveCode #DoctorsHelpingYouThrive #MentalWellnessForWomen #BurnoutRecovery
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If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re running on empty, know this: your nervous system is working overtime to keep you safe. True healing begins when we shift from judgment to understanding and create space for real restoration. 🌿 Which of these healing truths resonates most with you today? Share i#burnoutrecovery #HealingJourney #MindsetShift #NervousSystemHealth #WomenWhoThrive #SelfCareForMoms #PerimenopauseSupport #HolisticWellness #YourThriveCode #DoctorsHelpingYouThrive #MentalWellnessForWomen #BurnoutRecovery
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Why your body keeps storing fat in your belly + hips during perimenopause (and how to stop it) In your late 30s, 40s, and 50s, the drop in ovulation, progesterone, and the roller coaster of estrogen changes start messing with your insulin and blood sugar. That means more fat storage (especially around your belly + hips) unless you make some key changes. Here’s what to avoid if you want to keep your hormones and weight balanced: ✨1. Skipping breakfast & loading up at night Not eating in the morning (then eating big late at night) sets you up for irritability, anxiety, mood swings, and stubborn weight. If you’re not hungry at breakfast, maybe you’re eating too close to bedtime. ✨2. Eating after 7pm Try having breakfast within an hour of waking and finish dinner at least 2-3 hours before bed. This helps regulate insulin and supports fat loss. ✨3. Snacking & grazing all day Constant eating keeps insulin high, pushing your body into fat storage. Try balanced meals with 30g protein and let yourself fast between them. ✨4. Relying on dairy proteins (whey, milk, cheese) They can spike insulin and fuel mood swings. Rotate other protein sources. ✨5. High carb breakfasts (muffins, toast, cereal, starchy veggies) and skipping protein. Start the day with 30g protein. Without it, you’ll ride a glucose roller coaster straight to cravings and fat gain. ✨6. Overdoing cardio (HIIT, running, cycling) Great for circulation, won’t maintain the muscle mass that’s critical in perimenopause. Focus on strength training. For cardio, think gentle walks after meals to support blood sugar. ✨7. Skimping on sleep Less than 8 hours ⬇️ your glucose tolerance, triggers cravings, reduces muscle repair, and ⬆️ fat gain. If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and feeling off — poor sleep, low mood, anxiety, brain fog, night sweats, or suddenly noticing belly fat — know that your hormones are likely driving it. Comment “GLUCOSE” and I’ll send you our hormone and nutrition masterclass created by Functional Medicine Doctor, Dr. Basima Williams and me to help you start balancing things naturally!
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It’s here!! We officially launched our ShopMy account—a curated space where you can find ALL our favorite biohacking tools, clean living essentials, and wellness must-haves in one place 🙌
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It’s here!! We officially launched our ShopMy account—a curated space where you can find ALL our favorite biohacking tools, clean living essentials, and wellness must-haves in one place 🙌
It’s here!! We officially launched our ShopMy account—a curated space where you can find ALL our favorite biohacking tools, clean living essentials, and wellness must-haves in one place 🙌
It’s here!! We officially launched our ShopMy account—a curated space where you can find ALL our favorite biohacking tools, clean living essentials, and wellness must-haves in one place 🙌
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