Creative Self Care With Crystal McLain

Do the simplest tasks ever feel like monumental challenges? Join me as we dissect the phenomenon of functional freeze—a state where your brain's response to stress can leave you feeling disconnected and anxious. We'll delve into how your brain reacts to everyday stressors like work deadlines and social obligations, and manifests in physical symptoms and reactionary choices (or lack thereof). I'll also explain the roles of the autonomic nervous system and the amygdala, and how chronic stress o...

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Have you ever felt disconnected from your actions, like you’re just going through the motions? Discover how aligning your actions with your true wants, needs, and values can transform your life. In this episode of Creative Self-Care, I share how understanding my reasons for my actions helped me find focus and resist distractions. You'll learn why attaching meaning to your daily activities creates a strong grounding, making decision-making simpler, even in tough situations.Join me as I invite ...

Ever wondered why you're feeling so overwhelmed and disconnected lately? In this episode, I jump back into the podcasting world to unpack the reasons behind our collective stress and trauma, and more importantly, what we can do about it. I share essential insights into how our brains and bodies respond to prolonged stress and how this impacts our overall well-being. Join me as I break down the key components of my upcoming FREE self-guided course, to be released piece by piece, which will hel...

Have you ever told yourself that you suck at self care? Or have you told yourself that it’s something that just isn’t accessible to you? If so, I’m so glad you’re here because I get to be the one to tell you that that is bullshit. Yup, so today I’m going prove to you that you’re actually pretty great at practicing self care. I’m also going let you in on the secret WHY you believe you're bad at it, and we're going to learn six simple things you can start doing RIGHT NOW, so you can start...