Your Nervous System Is Not the Enemy

Episode Spotlight: Rise and Revitalize Podcast

Too many of us have been taught to ignore, push through, or even fear the signals our bodies send us—especially when we’re overwhelmed. In Episode 3 of Rise and Revitalize, host Brady Guinn (Board Certified Therapeutic Bodyworker and Corrective Exercise Specialist) reframes this relationship with a powerful reminder: Your nervous system is not the enemy.

This 30-minute practice blends gentle breathwork, rhythmic movement, and trauma-informed guidance to help you recognize your body not as a battlefield, but as a wise, protective ally.

Why This Episode Matters

Chronic stress, anxiety, and pain often have a hidden driver: a dysregulated nervous system. But rather than trying to “fix” or override it, this episode invites you into a conversation with your body. That means slowing down, listening deeply, and creating micro-moments of safety through breath and mindful motion.

The episode draws inspiration from Anchored by Deb Dana, a leading voice in Polyvagal Theory, which explores how safety, connection, and regulation shape our nervous system responses. It also integrates accessible techniques like the 4-2-6 breath—an evidence-based method shown to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and reduce anxiety .

What You’ll Experience

🌀 Mindfulness (10 minutes):
Ground into your body with simple awareness practices and 4-2-6 breathing. You’ll be guided to observe without judgment and reconnect with your sense of internal safety.

🌀 Movement (20 minutes):
Rhythmic, soothing sequences designed to meet your nervous system where it is. Think rocking, swaying, and bilateral movements that gently reset your internal rhythms.

🌀 Reflection:
You’ll be encouraged to notice how your body feels after the practice—and to begin trusting what it tells you. This isn’t about pushing through pain. It’s about practicing permission.

Key Quote from the Episode

“What if your body isn’t overreacting — but trying to help you feel safe?”

Try It Out

If you’re feeling frazzled, reactive, or just plain tired—this episode is a soft landing. Press play and give yourself 30 minutes to reconnect. It’s not about getting it right. It’s about showing up. Again and again.

🎧 Listen to Episode 3 here: Rise and Revitalize Podcast

Further Reading

  • Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory by Deb Dana

  • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk (for understanding trauma’s impact on the nervous system)

  • Learn more about the Rise and Revitalize Podcast, here.

  • Research on slow breathing and parasympathetic activation: Chen et al., 2017