Jennifer Wallace: How to Heal Your Nervous System & Achieve Lasting Change

What a transformative conversation I had with Jennifer Wallace, co-host of the Trauma Rewired podcast and an expert in nervous system health. Jennifer joined me to share her deeply personal journey as a breast cancer and sex trafficking survivor, and how those experiences shaped her mission to help others build self-authority and capacity for real, lasting change. We explored the staggering statistic that only 5% of people stick with their New Year’s resolutions and uncovered why — it’s not about willpower, it’s about nervous system regulation. Jennifer emphasized that trauma isn't the event, but the body’s patterned response to it — and that response often sets the stage for burnout, inconsistency, and shame.

Jennifer walked us through simple yet powerful tools to regulate the nervous system daily — from grounding exercises to something as accessible as stomping your feet and doing “tongue circles.” These practices are not just about calming down; they create more space in our nervous system to hold big visions, set boundaries, and follow through on the changes we want to make. She reminded us that performance doesn’t always mean being on stage — sometimes, it’s just doing the laundry or showing up for ourselves and our families with presence and ease. As we transition into seasons that pressure us to do more, Jennifer encouraged us to honor the body’s natural rhythm to slow down and reset.

Most importantly, Jennifer left us with hope: no matter where we are or what we’ve experienced, we are not stuck. Our brains are capable of rewiring, and we have the tools to begin that transformation today. Whether you’re setting ambitious goals or just trying to survive the holidays with your sanity intact, this conversation was a powerful reminder that consistency, grace, and self-regulation are key. You can access Jennifer’s free course or her full nervous system library to get started — because you can do it.

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