Ep 87: Back to Basics Healing: Food, Nervous System, & Nature with Colleen Rathbun

Ep 87 | If you’ve been feeling anxious, burned out, or disconnected from your body, this episode is a gentle reminder that healing doesn’t have to be complicated. Often, real healing begins by returning to the basics—supporting the nervous system with nourishment, nature, and simple daily rhythms.

Jen sits down with Colleen Rathbun, board-certified wellness coach and registered nurse, to explore nervous system regulation, holistic mental health, and how food and environment impact anxiety, stress, and emotional well-being. You’ll hear how blood sugar balance, protein intake, and nervous system support can influence anxiety symptoms—and why so many people struggle when stress, nourishment, and lifestyle are out of alignment. This episode connects the dots between mind-body healing, emotional regulation, nervous system support, and natural approaches to mental health that actually work in real life.

🕒 In this episode:
[04:20] – How nature signals safety to the nervous system
[08:00] – Grounding practices for anxiety and stress relief
[10:30] – Why healing happens in phases
[16:30] – Nutrition for mental health and nervous system support
[19:25] – Blood sugar, protein, and anxiety symptoms
[30:05] – Simple rhythms that support emotional regulation
[40:40] – Restoring the Foundations and leading a soul-led life

Meet Colleen Rathbun:
Colleen Rathbun is a board-certified wellness coach and registered nurse with over two decades of experience in behavioral health. She helps individuals regulate emotions, untangle stress, and reconnect with what nourishes them—mind, body, and soul. Trained in Restoring the Foundations, a Bible-based ministry focused on healing generational trauma and belief patterns, Colleen is passionate about helping others realign with the person God created them to be through small, soul-aligned choices.

Connect with Colleen:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleen_healingroots/

🌿 Resources & Links:
🌐 Episode Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/2026/02/10/back-to-basics-healing-food-the-nervous-system-nature/

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