You can be the one everyone relies on and still feel overwhelmed. That doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. It often means your nervous system is overloaded.

Melissa sits down with author and nervous system coach Kristen Merwin to talk about burnout, perfectionism, and the hidden weight many women carry. Kristen shares her turning point and introduces her Return practice, a simple, body-based way to regulate, separate facts from stories, and take clear next steps.

They also cover practical tools like breathwork, vagus nerve support, and co-regulation with kids, plus how emotional patterns shape family dynamics. If you want more calm, clarity, and steadiness in your life, this episode gives you a place to start.

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✨ About the Host & Ways to Work Together

Melissa-Sue Methven hosts Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven, and is an author, speaker, and breathwork facilitator guiding emotional, nervous-system, and spiritual healing. She uses storytelling, expert conversations, and lived experience to help people reconnect with their body, release stored emotions, and return to wholeness.

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• Speaking engagements & keynotes
• Breathwork & nervous system workshops
• Podcast guest features & collaborations
• Faith-based, wellness, and integrative health events

🔗 Inquiries: Breathwork Coach & Speaker | Mélissa-Sue Methven | Phoenix, AZ

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