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In this episode, we are joined by Katherine Watkins, a holistic health and nervous system coach from the United Kingdom. Katherine shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from a lawyer to a health coach after healing her autoimmune disease naturally, without recourse to Western medicine. With her extensive knowledge in health and nutrition, Katherine now helps people worldwide recover from chronic health ailments, including adrenal and thyroid disorders, mold poisoning, and Lyme disease.
Katherine employs various techniques in her practice, such as limbic brain retraining, polyvagal exercises, somatic therapies, breath work, and functional neurology. Her holistic approach aims to help clients reclaim their vibrant health, develop deeply connected and intimate relationships, and awaken to their fullest purpose and potential.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Natural Healing: Explore how holistic approaches can effectively heal chronic health issues without relying on conventional Western medicine.
Nervous System Significance: Understand the nervous system's critical role in overall health and how it impacts relationships, stress, and well-being.
Stress Management: Learn techniques like limbic brain retraining and polyvagal exercises to manage and mitigate stress effectively.
Gut-Health Connection: Discover the vital link between gut health and the nervous system, and how stress can affect digestive health.
Holistic Practices: Gain practical insights into holistic practices like meditation, breath work, and somatic therapies to enhance mental and physical health.
01:18 Katherine transition from a lawyer to a nervous system coach
08:59 The importance of the nervous system
10:19 The limbic brain retraining program
11:55 The effects of stress
12:10 The importance of the nervous system in our relationships
13:13 The nervous system into detail: What it is, its functions and types
20:16 Polyvagal chat
28:17 A regulated nervous system
30:10 The gut and stress relationship explained
31:24 Forms of stress
34:29 How to build your window of tolerance
38:27 The limbic brain exercise
42:06 Meditation
1:03:08 Practical exercise to keep you in the moment
1:09:26 What is Heart Rate Variability and its importance?
Connect with Katherine :
Email: katherinehelenwatkins@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katherine.watkins.716
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Deb Dana
Deb Dana is known for her accessible work on Polyvagal Theory, making it easy to understand and apply in real-life contexts.
Deb Dana's Books on Amazon - Stephen Porges
Stephen Porges is the creator of Polyvagal Theory, which is foundational to understanding the science behind nervous system regulation. While his works are more technical, they are essential reading for those interested in the deeper science.
Stephen Porges' Books on Amazon - Arielle Schwartz
Arielle Schwartz is a somatic therapist and author with a focus on trauma recovery and nervous system regulation. Her work is an excellent resource for those exploring somatic healing.
Arielle Schwartz's Books on Amazon
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