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The Robyn Ivy Podcast

How to Calm Down, with Victoria Albina

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  • 1:07:37
  • December 26th 2023

Are you ready to unlock the transformative potential of self-compassion and understand the vital role of nervous system regulation in personal thriving? 

In this episode, Victoria Albina, respected wellness expert, joins me for an insightful discussion that guides us through the intricate ecosystem of our bodies and minds. 

She sheds light on the impact of powerful societal blueprints, ancestral lineages, and trauma that may be hindering your personal growth and health.

Explore nervous system regulation and self-compassion with us as Victoria shares her wisdom and some trusted somatic practices, rooted in her own experiences that invite you to consider a profound shift in perspective.

From managing chronic health concerns to fostering self-love and resilience, this conversation is a journey into the power of holistic well-being. 

Learn practical and helpful advice to regulate your nervous system as you uncover the keys to understanding and nurturing your body’s natural responses for a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Victoria shares simple techniques for grounding and awareness, including breath work and tapping and she explains the differences between interoception, exteroception, and proprioception.

Here are three key takeaways from the episode:

1.Cultivating Personal Thriving: Unpack the unintentional ecosystem hindering personal thriving and the need for self-compassion in navigating life’s complexities.

2. Management of the Nervous System: Gain insights into the impact of societal expectations, food, and substances on our nervous system and explore somatic practices for regulation.

3. Self-Love and Somatic Wisdom: Discover practical techniques for fostering personal growth, well-being, and self-care through understanding and regulating our biological responses.

This episode is packed with insights and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, so buckle up and get ready to soak it all in!

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Quick note, I just want to say thank you for listening to this episode. I know it means a lot to myself and my guests. 

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MORE ABOUT Maria-Victoria Albina

María-Victoria Albina (she/her) is a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping humans socialized as women realize that they are their own best healers by reconnecting with their bodies and minds, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism and people-pleasing and reclaim their joy.

 

She is the host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast, holds a Masters degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College. Victoria has been working in health & wellness for over 20 years and lives on occupied Munsee Lenape territory in New York’s Hudson Valley.

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