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Hypnotherapy for Insomnia: How to Retrain Your Brain and Finally Sleep Deeply (Plus Client Success Story)
If you’ve ever found yourself lying in bed, exhausted but wide awake, you know how frustrating insomnia can be. You try deep breathing, herbal tea, even meditating before bed—but your body still won’t relax. Your mind races, your chest feels tight, and no matter how tired you are, you can’t drift off—or you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep. Here’s the truth that most people don’t realize: insomnia isn’t just a sleep problem—it’s a nervous system

Katie Potratz
8 min read


Beginners Tips for Healing Chronic Pain and Disease Naturally
You can eat healthy, take supplements, and exercise — and still struggle with chronic pain, symptoms, or anxiety. The missing piece may not be your lifestyle but your nervous system. Healing can only occur when your body feels safe. In this post, I'm going to break down the most important part of healing chronic pain and disease naturally, as well as explore the science of safety, the window of tolerance, and how practices like guided imagery, mindfulness, and relaxation supp

Katie Potratz
3 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


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
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