A somatic, compassionate practice to regulate your nervous system before making the ask.📘 Episode SummaryThis bonus meditation is a guided somatic practice designed to support you before donor meetings, fundraising conversations, or any moment when anxiety begins to take over. In this practice, Erin gently guides you through grounding in your body, noticing your felt experience, and working with Byron Katie’s inquiry process (“The Work”) to loosen the grip of anxious thoughts that often show up before making an ask.You’ll explore a real fundraising memory—at a level that feels manageable—and uncover the belief fueling your anxiety. Then, through awareness, inquiry, and compassionate self-forgiveness based on the Spiritual Psychology tools from the University of Santa Monica, you’ll shift into a regulated, steady internal climate.This meditation helps you:understand your body’s signalsrelease pressure around specific donor outcomesreconnect with your inherent worthstep into donor conversations with grounded confidenceUse this practice anytime you want to regulate your nervous system before fundraising, asking for support, or stepping into leadership.💡 What This Meditation SupportsNervous system regulation before the askReducing anxiety in donor interactionsBuilding somatic awareness of your emotional patternsLoosening the belief that your worth depends on a donor’s “yes”Creating spaciousness and grounded presence in your body🛑 Important NoteThis meditation includes checking in with your body and revisiting memories. If you know you carry Big T trauma, or if certain memories feel overwhelming, please practice this with a licensed therapist or trained somatic practitioner. Your wellbeing comes first. If at any moment you feel flooded or unable to stay in the present moment, you have full permission to stop, drink water, step outside, or do whatever helps you return to safety.📝 What You’ll NeedA quiet place to sitA journal and penWillingness to slow down and meet yourself with compassion🎧 When to Use This MeditationBefore donor meetingsBefore crafting a fundraising appealWhen procrastination or avoidance kicks inWhen your body feels tight, pressured, or anxiousWhen you want to reconnect with your own regulated presence👥 Join the CommunityCome share your experience with this meditation inside The Brave & Balanced Fundraiser Facebook Group, where fundraisers support one another in cultivating emotional mastery, nervous-system regulation, and grounded leadership.➡️ Ready for deeper support?IfSend Erin a text ✨ Stay Connected & Continue Your Fundraising Growth Listen to all episodes + subscribe: https://thebraveandbalancedfundraiser.buzzsprout.com Join the community: The Brave & Balanced Fundraiser Facebook Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/braveandbalancedfundraiser Book a Brave & Balanced Breakthrough Call: A personalized 1:1 session to support your inner clarity and fundraising wellbeing. 👉 https://calendly.com/vitalistcoaching/brave-balanced-breakthrough Learn more about Erin’s coaching & nervous-system based support: VitalistCoaching.com Connect on Instagram: @erinmcquadewright