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Jul 10
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84. how I healed my body from anxiety, d...

Julia Padavona
About this episode

after struggling with chronic anxiety, depression, painful periods and intense PMDD for years, I healed my body—without forcing or fixing, but through gentle, embodied wellness and nervous system practices. today I’m sharing the 4-step process I used to heal and create the physical foundation of my smartest, hottest self. 


as always, take what serves you — leave the rest! 


we’ll explore:

🪽 how to release shame around mental health struggles and hormonal imbalance

🪽 why seeking professional support (therapy, medication) is an act of self-love

🪽 simple nervous system regulation techniques 

🪽 how doing LESS can heal your body more than doing more

🪽 the difference between forcing your body vs. listening to your body's wisdom

key topics: 

🪽 embodied wellness and nervous system regulation

🪽 healing anxiety and depression naturally

🪽 PMDD and hormonal balance 

🪽 Lexapro experience and medication as a healing tool

🪽 overcoming perfectionism in wellness

🪽 creating felt safety in your body

🪽 rest and recovery as medicine




LET’S CONNECT: 

@iamsmartandhot

@juliapadavona

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🎀 CHAPTERS:

(00:00 - 02:26) embodied wellness 101

(02:26 - 04:48) societal pressure to "fix"

(04:48 - 06:49) your body wants to heal: and you have the power to

(06:49 - 09:04) releasing shame around "imbalance"

(09:04 - 13:19) seeking support + resourcing your healing

(13:19 - 15:40) nervous system regulation 101

(15:40 - 20:12) why less is actually more

(20:12 - 22:24) integration











PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE FOLLOWING THE SHOW / HAVE RATED I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! 


ALL INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT julia@smartandhot.com 

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