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3 Daily Neuroplasticity Habits for Healing Anxiety
If you’ve been living with anxiety for what feels like forever , here’s something you need to know: Your anxiety is not a personality trait. It ’s not "who you are.” And it’s certainly not a permanent part of your wiring. It’s a pattern your brain has rehearsed—over and over—until it became automatic. And here’s the part most people never hear from their doctor: If your brain learned anxiety, it can unlearn it. If your nervous system can memorize stress, it can memorize s

Katie Potratz
6 min read


Forest Bathing as a Nervous System Reset: How Nature Heals Us
We truly live in a world that asks us to move faster than our body is built for. The mind races, the body tightens, and before we know it, we’re living in a chronic state of bracing. And when you’ve been in that state long enough, your body starts whispering something is wrong. Then it starts nudging — then shouting through symptoms: anxiety, chronic pain, fatigue, inflammation, brain fog, digestive issues… you name it. Luckily, we are not doomed. And we don't need to retreat

Katie Potratz
8 min read


How Unhealed Trauma and Anxiety Could Be Causing Your IBS
If you’ve been living with IBS and feel like you’ve tried everything—from cutting out foods to adding supplements—but nothing seems to bring lasting relief, you’re not alone. So many people with IBS spend years chasing symptoms, when in reality, the issue isn’t just in the gut—it’s in the nervous system. If you’ve ever noticed that your symptoms flare up when you’re stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, that’s not a coincidence. It’s your body’s way of saying, “I don’t feel saf

Katie Potratz
6 min read


My Two-Part Method for Healing Anxiety Naturally (with Hypnotherapy and Somatic techniques)
Anxiety doesn’t always feel like “just worry” in the mind — more often, it shows up in the body: your heart racing, your muscles tense, your mind flooded with ‘what‑if’ loops, you may feel keyed up or even shut down. The reason: your nervous system is reacting, and sometimes over‑reacting , to threat signals internal or external. If you’re reading this, you’re ready for action . You want something more than “try to relax”—you’re ready to regulate your nervous system, reclaim

Katie Potratz
5 min read


Why Talking About Trauma Isn’t Enough and Why Hypnotherapy is Different
You’ve read the books. You’ve journaled for hours. Maybe you’ve spent years in therapy, uncovering patterns and connecting the dots of your past — yet somehow, you still feel unsafe, anxious, or reactive. You understand your trauma logically, but your body doesn’t seem to get the memo. If that sounds familiar, you’re not broken or “resistant” to healing — you’re just missing one crucial step: working with the parts of your mind and body where trauma actually lives. Because t

Katie Potratz
5 min read


7 Vagus Nerve Exercises to Support Healing and Nervous System Regulation
Have you ever wished your body had a reset button? Something you could press when stress takes over, when your mind won’t stop racing, or when your symptoms flare? The truth is — you do have one. It’s called your vagus nerve, and learning how to stimulate the vagus nerve may be one of the most powerful things you can do for your health. This incredible nerve connects your brain to your body and plays a huge role in how safe, calm, and balanced you feel. When your vagus nerve

Katie Potratz
4 min read


Is Your Nervous System Stuck in Survival Mode? Here’s How to Reset It
Do you feel like you’re always on high alert? Maybe you wake up already feeling tense. Your heart races over small things. Your body aches for no clear reason. You’re exhausted but can’t relax. If that sounds familiar, your nervous system may be stuck in survival mode—a state where your brain constantly scans for danger, even when you’re safe. This isn’t just “in your head.” It’s a deeply wired, automatic response. The good news? You can retrain your brain and reset your nerv

Katie Potratz
3 min read


5 Deep Breathing Techniques to Activate Your Parasympathetic Nervous System
Ever feel like your body is stuck in go-go-go mode, even when you’re exhausted? Maybe your heart races for no reason, your thoughts won’t slow down, or you feel like you’re constantly “on edge.” That’s what happens when your nervous system gets stuck in fight-or-flight mode. And when you live with chronic symptoms like anxiety, pain, or fatigue, this state can feel never-ending. But here’s the good news: you have a built-in reset button. It’s with you 24/7, and it doesn’t co

Katie Potratz
5 min read


Your Beliefs Create Your Biology: A Deep Dive into Psychoneuroimmunology
Can your thoughts really impact your physical health? It may sound like something out of a self-help book, but science increasingly says: yes. Welcome to the world of psychoneuroimmunology —a fascinating field of research that explores how our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs directly influence our immune system and physical wellbeing. If you’ve ever wondered how stress weakens your body, why some people get sick under pressure while others thrive, or whether you can think you

Katie Potratz
4 min read


How Nervous System Regulation Can Alleviate Chronic Anxiety
Chronic anxiety isn’t just a mindset—it’s a full-body experience. If you constantly feel on edge, struggle to relax, or feel like your mind is racing no matter what you do, your nervous system might be stuck in survival mode. While talk therapy and medication can offer some relief, they often don’t address a crucial part of the puzzle: nervous system regulation . In this post, we’ll explore how the state of your nervous system affects your anxiety, why regulation is a root-ca

Katie Potratz
4 min read


6 Powerful Neuroplasticity Exercises to Rewire Your Brain and Heal Chronic Symptoms
If you’ve been told your symptoms are “just something you have to live with,” you’re not alone. Many people struggling with chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, or illness have been left searching for answers that go beyond symptom management—and they’re beginning to find those answers in the brain . What if healing isn’t just physical... but neurological? What if your brain can unlearn pain, fatigue, and fear—and relearn safety, vitality, and health? That’s the power of neuropl

Katie Potratz
4 min read


Natural Anxiety Relief That Works: A Mind-Body Approach
Anxiety isn’t just in your head—it’s in your body, your breath, your thoughts, and the way you relate to the world. And while medication or quick fixes might provide temporary relief, many people are searching for deeper, more sustainable healing. If that’s you, you're not alone. In this post, I’ll share how natural anxiety relief is not only possible, but powerfully effective when you approach it through the mind-body connection. You’ll discover practical, science-backed too

Katie Potratz
4 min read


Why Talk Therapy Isn’t Always Enough for Anxiety Relief (And What to Do Instead)
“I know why I’m anxious… but I still feel anxious.” I hear this all the time from my clients. They’ve done the work. They’ve spent months—sometimes years—in traditional talk therapy. They understand their childhood, their patterns, and their fears. They’ve gained so much insight into why they feel anxious… but the anxiety is still there. Despite everything they know , they’re still waking up with a tight chest. Still overthinking every decision. Still stuck in spirals of fear

Katie Potratz
5 min read


7 Somatic Exercises for Immediate Anxiety Relief
Anxiety has a way of hijacking your body, sending your heart racing, tightening your chest, and making it hard to think clearly. But what if you could counteract this stress response in real time? Somatic techniques—methods that use the body to calm the nervous system—offer a powerful way to regain control and find relief within minutes. Understanding Anxiety and Nervous System Dysregulation Anxiety is not just a mental experience—it is a symptom of nervous system dysregulati

Katie Potratz
4 min read


What is Brain Training? How to Rewire Your Mind and Body for Healing
What if I told you that your brain has the power to heal your body? That many of the chronic symptoms you experience—whether it’s anxiety, fatigue, gut issues, or pain—aren’t just random, but actually patterns your brain has learned over time? The good news? You can unlearn them. This is where brain training comes in. If you’ve ever wondered, what is brain training? you’re in the right place. Brain training is the process of rewiring your brain’s neural pathways to create ne

Katie Potratz
4 min read


Breathwork to Regulate the Nervous System: 5 Powerful Practices
In our fast-paced world, stress has become a constant companion for many. Whether it’s work pressures, emotional challenges, or chronic health conditions, our nervous system is often stuck in a state of high alert. But what if the simple act of breathing could help you shift out of stress and into a state of calm? Breathwork to regulate the nervous system is a powerful, science-backed approach that can quickly bring your body into a parasympathetic state—the state where heali

Katie Potratz
4 min read


Coping vs. Healing: Understanding the Difference and Why It Matters
We all face challenges—whether it's emotional stress, chronic pain, or life’s ups and downs. In these moments, how we respond can make a world of difference. Some of us rely on coping strategies to get by, while others seek healing strategies to create lasting change. But what’s the difference between the two, and why does it matter? In this post, we’ll break down the key distinctions between coping vs. healing, explore the benefits of each, and show you how to shift from sim

Katie Potratz
4 min read


Why Anxiety is Rooted in Past Experiences and How to Heal
Have you ever felt anxiety hit you out of nowhere and wondered, Where did that even come from? Maybe it was sparked by something small—a particular tone of voice, a faint smell, or even a random thought. What feels mysterious often has a simple explanation: your past. Subconscious memories and experiences shape how you respond to the world today. The best part? You don’t have to stay stuck in those patterns. With a little curiosity and care, you can gently untangle the roots

Katie Potratz
4 min read


9 Signs your Nervous System is Dysregulated
Have you ever felt like your body is running on overdrive even when there’s no real reason for it? Maybe your heart races before a big meeting, or you feel “tired and wired” when trying to relax at the end of the day. These experiences aren’t just “in your head”—they’re signs that your nervous system might be working overtime. The nervous system is your body’s communication headquarters, controlling everything from your heartbeat to how you respond to stress. It’s designed to

Katie Potratz
6 min read


Natural Allergy Relief: How Hypnosis Can Help Reverse Allergies
Have you ever wondered if there's more to allergies than just a physical reaction? As it turns out, our minds and bodies are deeply intertwined, and there's a fascinating emotional component to the allergies that plague so many. Yes, you read that right – emotions can play a significant role in the development of allergies! In this blog post, we'll delve into the world of allergies, exploring how our subconscious mind can create negative associations between allergens and pas

Katie Potratz
6 min read
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