"What happens when we meet the body where it is with safety, presence, and layered support?"

In this episode, I’m offering a grounded, relational explanation of what the nervous system is — not just in scientific terms, but in terms you can really feel.

Tune in as we explore:

• 3:40 The science of the nervous system
• 7:10 Polyvagal theory
• 14:00 Regulation vs overwhelm
• 20:45 How the body keeps the score
• 22:00 Dysregulation and outdated patterns
• 30:00 Softening your protective mechanisms

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In a world that praises endless achievement and self-sacrifice, Amina AlTai has emerged as a voice of profound clarity, showing us that ambition can be regenerative instead of extractive, rooted in community rather than supremacy culture.

Her work calls us to remember that our nervous systems, relationships, and self-worth are often tangled in how we pursue success. She teaches us to recognize the traps of toxic ambition as well as how to build something more sustainable, dignified, and truly life-giving.

Today we welcome Amina AlTai back to the podcast to discuss her new book The Ambition Trap. Tune in her to hear us discuss:

• How supremacy culture upholds hustle culture
• Global High Intensity Activation and syndromal physiology
• The power of speaking slowly
• Ways to build momentum and choose urgency intentionally
• Healthy ambition vs Painful ambition
• Learning to speak out with layers of support
• Codependency, boundaries, and reclaiming agency

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Welcome, dear listeners. Today I’m delighted to welcome my friend Jennifer Racioppi back to the podcast.

Jennifer is a speaker, coach, astrologer, and the author of Cosmic Health. In this conversation, we commune with the stars to learn what the forecast for 2025 will look and feel like, as Jen weaves her understanding of life into her astrological insights.

We also explore the concept of "shame-based ambition," where one's drive is fueled by the need to prove worth through constant outward accomplishment, and discuss why taking slow action from a heart-centered place is more nourishing for your nervous system.

Tune in to learn more about:

• How Mars retrograde will impact our transition from 2024 to 2025
• Attending to our needs without relying on external achievements
• The critical role of community support in navigating emotional traps
• Balancing fiscal responsibilities with self-care
• Why slowing down is almost always the answer

Let’s start of 2025 small doable steps. Join me in Resourced, my four-month program that begins in January. I can’t wait to support you.

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Mentioned in the Episode:

• 051 - Jennifer Racioppi: Resilience and Self-Liberation