I am grateful for this conversation with Candy Price about strong bones and Tess Jewell-Larsen Coaching about nervous system regulation. I, Rooted for Care invited and they said yes, and sister, lots of gems were dropped.
Be prepared to jot down notes about nutrition and strength training and we’ll run through a couple of mindfulness practices. Each of us is wildly passionate about our work and brings the commonalities of evidence-based solutions sprinkled with our unique brilliance. #ReclaimCalm #mindfulnessactivist
Full replay on Substack.
Live: Strong Bones, Strong Muscles, Calm Nervous System at Any Age by Adrianne with Rooted for Care™
A recording from Adrianne with Rooted for Care™’s live video
C is for Calm the Nervous System – The CALM Method
Calm is a Biological State—Not Just a Mindset
Most women are told to “just relax” without being given a real method to do so. But calm isn’t a personality trait—it’s the state of a regulated nervous system. When you understand this, you stop blaming yourself for being stressed and start working with your body to restore balance.
Your nervous system controls how safe you feel in the world. It governs digestion, breath, emotions, and even thought patterns. When it’s dysregulated, you’re not simply “stressed”—you’re physically and emotionally out of sync.
Signs of a Dysregulated Nervous System
Trouble sleeping
Racing thoughts
Emotional reactivity
Constant fatigue or irritability
The antidote isn’t pushing harder or being more productive. The antidote is safety. You calm your nervous system by sending your body cues that it is safe to rest, breathe, and soften.
How to Calm the Nervous System with the CALM Method
Practice slow breathing with extended exhales
Use micro-movements that signal ease, like rolling your shoulders
Engage in rhythm: rocking, tapping, or humming
These small practices activate the vagus nerve—your body’s natural calming pathway—and help reset your nervous system to a more regulated state. Over time, they become powerful tools to build resilience and restore inner steadiness.
If you want to experience this shift in your own body, I created the 5-Day Calm Reset. Each day gives you a short, simple practice—breathwork, micro-movements, or mindful pauses—to restore calm and balance.
