3 Things You Can Do To Live The Life You Want

Are you getting frustrated at yourself or others because of apparent laziness, lack of motivation or proscratination? What if it wasn't any of these things, but simply an adaptation of your nervous system that puts you into the FREEZE response?We're all fairly familiar with the fight or flight response, but like 99% of my clients, freeze isn't something we easily identify with. But it's way more common than you think! In this episode, I'll help you identify when you might be in freeze and what you can do about it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginieferguson.substack.com

In a conversation with Kirsty from Sky Rose Coaching, a transformational life coach passionate about helping people explore life without alcohol, we discuss stress and emotions, and how it relates to our use of alcohol. Kirsty shares golden nuggets on when we shouldn't be drinking, tips on how to avoid it and manage a social life without alcohol. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginieferguson.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginieferguson.substack.com

Why is it critical for women in perimenopause and menopause to take control of their overwhelm, stress and anxiety? It's all to do with protecting a specific hormone... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginieferguson.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginieferguson.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginieferguson.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginieferguson.substack.com

Moving into Autumn with the support and practices of Ayurveda, the ancient sister science of yoga, with Kerry McKay of Deeper Yoga. Kerry is a Holistic Health Coach, yoga teacher and polarity therapist who uses Ayurveda to create a healthy mind and body, all year long. In this episode, we cover:~ 4 min- The 3 doshas: the 3 qualities of Ayurveda. The VATA quality and how it manifests.~ 6.45 min- Practices: oiling the skin with sesame seed oil and self-massage~ 9 min- Grounding for the mind~ 12.0 min- Diet- eating seasonally: warm food, adding fats, liquids~16.45 min- Spices to create heat~18.30 min- Preparing your food to calm the nervous system, soaking the food for digestion~ 21.30 mi- Creating new habits~ 25 min- Drinks! LinksAutumn Drinks tipsheethttps://sunny-creator-5363.ck.page/49f7182f8a Get Juicy coursehttps://www.deeperyoga.uk/getjuicy/ Kerry's Thrive Community Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2309545162678825/?ref=share This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginieferguson.substack.com

You may not call it insomnia yet, but your sleep troubles might be!There's a science behind sleep, and there are many little things that you can do to help foster a good night's sleep naturally.And I'm sharing my best tips in this episode!To find out more about my Zero to Zzzz insomnia program, go to app.clanwellness.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginieferguson.substack.com

In this episode, I'm diving into the neurobiology of the brain to explain why you can't change the way you think with your mind alone.Hint: it has got something to do with the previous episode's topic: emotions! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginieferguson.substack.com