Fear may be loud, but your body’s wisdom is louder when you learn how to listen. We explore how nervous system regulation becomes the core of real self‑empowerment—shifting you from constant fight‑or‑flight into the parasympathetic state where you sleep better, digest well, think clearly, and make decisions you can trust. I share why “stretch don’t break” is the golden rule for resilience, and how safe, guided challenges like cold exposure, firewalking, or a trust fall can rapidly rewire your stress response and expand your window of tolerance.

Together we break down the practice of becoming the watcher: noticing thoughts as signals rather than truth, creating space to respond instead of react. You’ll hear why conventional self‑care often misses the point, and how to turn regulation into a daily skill—micro‑check‑ins, breath pacing, posture resets, and clear boundaries that protect energy and focus. We talk about the felt difference between choices driven by fear and scarcity and choices rooted in purpose and abundance, and how that somatic cue can guide your work, relationships, and health.

I also share two practical tools to help you build momentum: a 31‑day nervous system reset journal and a forthcoming oracle‑style deck that delivers embodied prompts, quotes, and one small action for alignment each day. The aim is simple and powerful: train your system to recognise ease, choose it more often, and create a life that feels like you from the inside out. If this conversation helps you reclaim calm and clarity, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that they are not broken—they are the answer.

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Fear can train a nervous system to chase shadows. We’ve all felt it: the mind spins, the body tightens, and suddenly a harmless cue feels like danger. In this episode of You Are the Answer, Naomi Mills shares a vivid parable about “snakes” that don’t exist and a surprising embodiment practice—the guided glass walk—that reveals how sensation tells a truer story than anxious thoughts.

We dig into how the brain’s comparison engine amplifies threat, why cultural scripts make broken glass feel terrifying, and how controlled, safe practices restore trust in your body. Naomi explains why you can’t think your way across a bed of glass; you have to feel each micro-step, distribute pressure, commit, and listen. That slow, deliberate attention becomes a template for daily life: moving from rumination to presence, one safe step at a time. Along the way we explore interoception, breath mechanics, and grounded movement as tools to downshift from fight-or-flight into calm.

You’ll also hear how present-moment embodiment pairs with a clear vision of your future self. Visualisation primes the brain, but only embodied actions change your wiring. Naomi offers practical invitations you can use today: barefoot time on natural ground, slower exhales, walking with attention to footfall, and a 31‑day nervous system reset journal for steady structure. If you’re near Edinburgh, you can even join a guided glass walk to experience the paradox yourself—how something that looks dangerous can feel stable and meditative when approached with skill and care.

If this conversation sparks a shift, subscribe, share with someone who needs nervous system calm, and leave a review to help others find their way back to their body. Have a “snake story” you’re ready to retire? Tell us what safe step you’re taking today.

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Your body isn’t the obstacle—your state is the key. We take you into the fiery heart of resilience, exploring how a few focused steps across hot coals can reset what you believe is possible and mirror the same nervous system shifts Naomi creates on the chiropractic table. When fear drives, adaptability shrinks. When joy, purpose, and connection lead, the parasympathetic system wakes up—and the “impossible” becomes a measured step.

We unpack why firewalking can be safe when facilitated well, touch on the limited research and theories about heat transfer, and put most of the weight on what consistently matters: your internal state. You’ll hear how intention, music, breath, and ritual help people walk without injury, and why “kisses” often teach that ego, pressure, or anxiety had the wheel. The conversation moves from spectacle to science-informed practice, connecting the dots between stress physiology, the prefrontal cortex, and real-world behaviour change.

This isn’t just about coals. It’s about building self-trust through achievable commitments that reinforce “I am consistent.” We contrast the damage of overpromising with the quiet power of small wins, and offer a grounded path to resilience that anyone can follow—whether your next step is a glass of water, a brave phone call, or a carefully guided firewalk. Naomi shares her journey from participant to instructor, why she treats every fire with fresh respect, and how chiropractic, breathwork, firewalking, and sweat lodges serve one mission: helping you access your body’s natural intelligence.

Ready to rethink your limits and practise change you can feel? Listen now, subscribe for more mind-body tools, and share this episode with someone who needs a nudge toward their next brave step. If it resonated, leave a quick review—it helps others find their way back to their body.

For opportunities for you to take part in a self-empowerment event, including Firewalks with Naomi at her business in Edinburgh, Scotland, check out the list of upcoming events.