Regulate First

A 24-Hour Reset For High Achievers Healing Childhood Trauma

De: Daniel Stouffer

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

“I need a 24-hour reset that calms my system without blowing up my schedule or my standards.”

If you grew up with chaos, criticism, or neglect, your nervous system never really got the memo that you’re safe now. You push hard, perform well, and hold everything together until anxiety, shutdown, or addictive coping catch up with you. You don’t just need more willpower.

You need a way to regulate first.

Regulate First is a focused, 24-hour childhood trauma self-help reset for high achievers who want fast, realistic tools to downshift from survival mode into steady, grounded presence without losing their edge. It’s the bridge between knowing you’re burned out and actually feeling different in your body.

You may catch yourself thinking:

• “I’m one minor crisis away from snapping at everyone I love.”
• “I can’t keep using work, substances, or scrolling to calm down.”
• “I want to start healing, but I’m afraid that if I slow down, everything will fall apart.”

Inside this ebook, you’ll learn how to:

• Map your current stress level in under five minutes so you know what your body actually needs.
• Use simple, science-backed regulation tools you can do at your desk, in your car, or between meetings.
• Interrupt the achievement–numbing cycle before it turns into another night of self-medication.
• Create a 24-hour rhythm that supports trauma processing instead of constantly re-triggering you.
• Begin recovery of inner-child wounds with gentle, doable exercises rather than overwhelming deep dives.
• Pair this reset with the full-length book Childhood Trauma and other self-help books for addiction and anxiety for ongoing support.

You value excellence and responsibility. This ebook shows you how to add nervous system safety to that list, so healing becomes part of how you operate, not another task you’re failing at.

This ebook is for you if:

• You’re a high-functioning adult or parent who feels wired, tired, and constantly “on.”
• You’re curious about how to heal from childhood trauma but need a small, concrete starting point.
• You suspect your coping is overworking, drinking, numbing, and perfectionism; your body is begging for relief.

What you’ll walk away with:

• A repeatable 24-hour reset you can reuse after tough weeks, relapses, or emotional storms.
• A starter toolkit of grounding, breathing, and micro-boundaries that fit real life.
• A clearer sense of who you are when your nervous system is calmer, not just more productive.

What do other readers say about this childhood trauma work?

“His writing is an eye-opener, blending deep insight with clear tools that help you start healing and reclaiming your life.”

"Childhood Trauma reads like a practical guide, gently pushing you to take healing seriously with advice that feels real, manageable, and never heavy-handed."

"Childhood Trauma helped me see how hidden childhood pain still shapes my life, while offering realistic tools to heal and stay true to myself."

“Realistic, honest, and hopeful, it shows how your past still shapes you and what you can actually do about it.”

About the Author

Daniel Stouffer is a former firefighter, systems thinker, and trauma-informed nonfiction author. He specializes in helping high achievers integrate trauma recovery into daily life so they can stay sharp without staying shattered.

This ebook pairs well with the core book Childhood Trauma and the other guides in the series, Integrated Recovery and Unlearn The Lies, for a complete pathway from crisis regulation to long-term change.

If you’re ready to stop white-knuckling and start regulating, Regulate First gives you a 24-hour roadmap you can use today.