Feel like you're barely
keeping it together?
Barely keeping it together?
You're not alone — and it's not your fault.
Most overwhelm advice treats you like a problem to be solved. But what if your chest tightness and racing thoughts are actually your body trying to help you? What if there's a simple reason this keeps happening, and understanding it could change everything?
Why Does Everything Feel So Hard?
Because your body is stuck in protection mode.
That tightness in your chest when someone asks "how are you?" The way your jaw clenches during video calls. The restless energy that makes it impossible to sit still during meetings. These responses aren't random — they're your body's way of trying to keep you safe when it senses stress.But when your body stays in this protective mode, even small things feel overwhelming. Most trending advice ignores this completely, focusing on time management and mindset when the real issue is what's happening in your body.
Understanding Your Overwhelm Blueprint
Discover Your Pattern
Take a 2-minute quiz to understand how your nervous system responds to overwhelm (it's not the same for everyone.)
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Learn why your brain won't turn off, your chest feels tight, or your body won't sit still — and what actually helps.
Practice What Works for You
Use techniques designed for your specific overwhelm pattern. No more generic advice that doesn't fit.
Hi, I'm Steph
For most of my life, overwhelm was my normal. I looked like I had it all together, while secretly falling apart inside. (Exhausting? Understatement of the century.)When I learned no amount of pushing, planning, or pretending was going to fix it? That revelation changed everything. My overwhelm wasn't a character flaw — it was a nervous system stuck in survival mode. When my body finally felt safe, that calm I'd been faking started happening naturally.Now I help overwhelmed women make friends with their nervous systems. No “just think positive” BS — just practical approaches that work with your body.
Certifications & Training
ICF-accredited Trauma Informed Coaching Certification | Moving the Human Spirit
Somatic Experiencing® - Trauma & Memory Course
Complex Trauma & Polyvagal Therapy Training
Ready When You Are. Take the First Step.
Whether you're dealing with tension headaches, a racing heart, stomach knots, or restless energy, your body is trying to tell you something important. This quick quiz helps you understand your specific overwhelm pattern and gives you simple techniques that actually work with how your body responds to stress.
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You are a
Head Carrier
Your mind works overtime trying to keep you safe — spinning through scenarios, analyzing every detail, bracing for problems before they happen. When overwhelm hits, your thoughts race faster, your jaw locks tighter, and your head feels like it might explode from the pressure.You're not overthinking. You're protecting.
Your go-to reset technique: Jaw Release
This sends safety signals to your nervous system by releasing where you hold stress.
Put fingertips in front of your ears where jaw connects
Open mouth slightly, rub in small circles for 30 seconds
Drop shoulders, part lips, let tongue relax
Stay here 30 seconds, breathing normally
Already Tried Everything?
You're Not Alone.
Most Head Carriers have struggled with:
"Just stop overthinking" advice that felt impossible
Journaling that turned into more mental processing
Time management systems that added more pressure
Deep breathing that couldn't calm your spinning thoughts
Meditation or mindfulness practices that felt like another task to perfect
Why nothing else has worked.
You were trying to fix your mind when the real issue is in your nervous system.Your racing thoughts aren't a thinking problem — they're a safety problem. Your body is trying to protect you, and until you address that at the nervous system level, mental strategies will keep falling short.That Jaw Release technique you just tried? It's powerful, but it's just a starting point. Your Head Carrier pattern needs specific approaches that work with your analytical mind, not against it.
Ready to Go Deeper?
Feel like something just clicked?
You’ve finally named something your body’s been trying to tell you all along.
Want a little more clarity?
This type-specific guide ($37) gently expands on what’s going on — and what helps.
When you’re ready to keep going…
Build on your momentum with deeper support (or 1:1 guidance, if that feels better.)
Stop the mental spin cycle for good.
Your Overwhelm Blueprint gives you everything you need to work with your analytical mind instead of against it, plus a personalized implementation plan.Get your Overwhelm Blueprint Decoded — just $37
What you get:
- Your specific Overwhelm Type revealed
- 3 targeted regulation techniques that work in 5 minutes or less
- Simple implementation plan for your busy life✅ 30-Day Relief Guarantee
Try the techniques for 30 days. If you don't experience at least one noticeable moment of relief, get your money back completely. No questions asked.
You are a
Chest Holder
Your chest carries the weight of everything — your emotions, other people’s moods, the tension in every room you enter. When overwhelm hits, your breath shortens, your shoulders rise, and your heart armors up. The pressure builds until your chest feels tight, heavy, and impossible to open.You're not too emotional. You're processing.
Your go-to reset technique: Heart Hug
This helps release the tightness in your chest and deepens your breathing.
Place one hand on your heart and one on your belly
Inhale slowly through your nose for 4 counts, feeling your hands rise.
Hold briefly at the top of the breath
Exhale slowly through slightly pursed lips for a count of 6, feeling your hands fall
Repeat 3-5 times, focusing on the warmth under your hands
Already Tried Everything?
You're Not Alone.
Most Chest Holders have struggled with:
Being told to "toughen up" or "stop being so dramatic"
Meditation that made you more aware of how much you're feeling
Setting boundaries that felt harsh or impossible to maintain
Trying to "turn off" your emotions during difficult conversations
Deep breathing exercises that couldn't reach the tightness in your chest
Why nothing else has worked.
You were trying to manage your emotions when the real issue is in your nervous system.Your chest tightness isn't an emotional problem — it's a protection response. Your heart center is literally bracing itself to keep you safe from emotional overwhelm, and until you address that protective mechanism in your body, emotional strategies will keep falling short.That Heart Hug technique you just tried? It's powerful because it works with your body's natural wisdom, but it's just a starting point. Your Chest Holder pattern needs specific approaches that honor your emotional sensitivity as a gift, not a burden.
Ready to Go Deeper?
Feel like something just clicked?
You’ve finally named something your body’s been trying to tell you all along.
Want a little more clarity?
This type-specific guide ($37) gently expands on what’s going on — and what helps.
When you’re ready to keep going…
Build on your momentum with deeper support (or 1:1 guidance, if that feels better.)
Stop bracing yourself with every breath.
Your Overwhelm Blueprint gives you everything you need to work with your sensitive heart instead of against it, plus a personalized implementation plan.Get your Overwhelm Blueprint Decoded — just $37
What you get:
- Your specific Overwhelm Type revealed
- 3 targeted regulation techniques that work in 5 minutes or less
- Simple implementation plan for your busy life✅ 30-Day Relief Guarantee
Try the techniques for 30 days. If you don't experience at least one noticeable moment of relief, get your money back completely. No questions asked.
You are a
Gut Responder
Your stomach knows before your mind does — dropping when something feels off, churning in the wrong energy, tightening when things feel fake or unsafe. When overwhelm hits, your gut becomes your command center. It clenches, flips, and burns, reacting faster than your thoughts can keep up.You're not too much. You're deeply perceptive.
Your go-to reset technique: Containment Hold
This simple breathing pattern, combined with the gentle pressure from your hands, signals to your body that you're safe.
Sit comfortably with both hands resting on your lower belly.
Apply gentle, secure pressure — enough to feel held but not restricted
Breathe naturally, allowing your belly to move against your hands
With each exhale, imagine warmth spreading through your abdomen
Stay for 1–2 minutes, focusing on the feeling of support.
Already Tried Everything?
You're Not Alone.
Most Gut Responders have struggled with:
Being told to "think logically" when your gut screamed danger
Ignoring stomach churning because others said you were "overreacting"
Trying to rationalize away gut feelings about people or situations
Being rushed to make decisions when your gut needed time to process
Taking digestive aids for stress-related stomach issues
Why nothing else has worked.
You were trying to ignore your gut feelings when the real solution is in your nervous system.Your gut reactions aren't emotional overreactions — they're your body's early warning system. Your core processes threats and opportunities faster than your thinking brain can analyze them, and until you learn to work with this intelligence instead of against it, logical strategies will keep falling short.That Containment Hold technique you just tried? It's powerful because it gives your gut the stability it's seeking, but it's just a starting point. Your Gut Responder pattern needs specific approaches that honor your intuitive processing as wisdom, not weakness.
Ready to Go Deeper?
Feel like something just clicked?
You’ve finally named something your body’s been trying to tell you all along.
Want a little more clarity?
This type-specific guide ($37) gently expands on what’s going on — and what helps.
When you’re ready to keep going…
Build on your momentum with deeper support (or 1:1 guidance, if that feels better.)
Stop stress from settling in your stomach.
Your Overwhelm Blueprint gives you everything you need to work with your intuitive wisdom instead of against it, plus your personalized implementation plan.Get your Overwhelm Blueprint Decoded — just $37
What you get:
- Your specific Overwhelm Type revealed
- 3 targeted regulation techniques that work in 5 minutes or less
- Simple implementation plan for your busy life✅ 30-Day Relief Guarantee
Try the techniques for 30 days. If you don't experience at least one noticeable moment of relief, get your money back completely. No questions asked.
You are a
Limb Reactor
When your mind gets overloaded, the energy floods into your limbs — bouncing knees, tapping fingers, pacing feet, an urgent need to move. Your body knows that motion completes the stress cycle, even if the world keeps telling you to sit still. When overwhelm hits, your arms and legs become your release valves, pumping out what your brain can’t contain.You're not restless. You're processing.
Your go-to reset technique: Progressive Release
This helps discharge the restless energy from your limbs and calms your nervous system.
Stand or sit with space around you
Make tight fists and squeeze your arms, shoulders, and legs, creating deliberate tension throughout your body
Hold for 5 seconds, feeling the controlled tension
Release completely, letting your muscles soften and drop
Gently shake out your limbs to disperse any remaining energy
Already Tried Everything?
You're Not Alone.
Most Limb Reactors have struggled with:
Being told to "sit still" in meetings, classrooms, or social situations
"Stop fidgeting" comments that made you feel wrong or broken
Meditation instructions to "be still" that felt impossible to follow
Forcing yourself into stillness that made anxiety and overwhelm worse
Feeling trapped in environments that didn't allow natural movement
Why nothing else has worked.
You were trying to force stillness when your nervous system needs movement to stay regulated.Your fidgeting and restless energy aren't problems to fix — they're your nervous system's natural way of processing stress and staying balanced. When you're forced into stillness, you're actually working against your body's regulation system, making overwhelm worse instead of better.That Progressive Release technique you just tried? It's powerful because it works with your body's need for movement to discharge energy, but it's just a starting point. Your Limb Reactor pattern needs specific approaches that honor your kinesthetic processing as wisdom, not restlessness.
Ready to Go Deeper?
Feel like something just clicked?
You’ve finally named something your body’s been trying to tell you all along.
Want a little more clarity?
This type-specific guide ($37) gently expands on what’s going on — and what helps.
When you’re ready to keep going…
Build on your momentum with deeper support (or 1:1 guidance, if that feels better.)
Stop carrying the weight of the world.
Your Overwhelm Blueprint gives you everything you need to work with your body's need for movement instead of against it, plus your personalized implementation plan.Get your Overwhelm Blueprint Decoded — just $37
What you get:
- Your specific Overwhelm Type revealed
- 3 targeted regulation techniques that work in 5 minutes or less
- Simple implementation plan for your busy life✅ 30-Day Relief Guarantee
Try the techniques for 30 days. If you don't experience at least one noticeable moment of relief, get your money back completely. No questions asked.
You are a
Body Seeker
When overwhelm hits, your body pulls the plug — numbing out from hunger, fatigue, even your own breath. Your nervous system knows that shutting down protects you from sensation overload, even if the world keeps asking you to 'tune in' and 'listen to your body.' When life gets too intense, disconnection becomes your safety valve, muting what your system can't handle.You're not disconnected. You're discovering.
Your go-to reset technique: Grounding & Body Dialogue
This helps you feel more grounded and present without overwhelming your system.
Sit comfortably and feel your feet flat on the floor
Place one hand on your heart, one on your belly
Notice the warmth and weight of your hands on your body
Take a few natural breaths, feeling your hands rise and fall
Gently ask your body: "What are you trying to tell me?" without expecting a clear answer
Notice what comes up, maybe a sensation, image, word, or nothing at all
Struggle With Body-Based Practices? You're Not Alone.
Most Body Seekers have struggled with:
Body scan meditations that felt like "searching for nothing"
"Listen to your body" advice that left you feeling confused or empty
Feeling dumb when asked "what do you notice in your body?"
Yoga or mindfulness classes where you couldn't feel what others described
Feeling broken for not sensing hunger, thirst, or other basic body signals
Why forcing body connection won't work.
Nothing is wrong with feeling disconnected. Your body is doing exactly what it learned to do to protect you.Your body disconnection isn't a failure to connect — it's intelligent protection that once kept you safe. When you've been told to "feel more" or "get back in your body," you've been asked to override a system that's working exactly as designed. Your body learned to create distance from overwhelming sensations, and that learning was brilliant.That Grounding & Body Dialogue technique you just tried? It's powerful because it doesn't ask you to feel more. It simply offers gentle ways to check in with yourself, but it's just a starting point. Your Body Seeker pattern needs specific approaches that honor your body's wisdom about when to connect and when to protect.
Ready to go deeper?
Feel like something just clicked?
You’ve finally named something your body’s been trying to tell you all along.
Want a little more clarity?
This type-specific guide ($37) gently expands on what’s going on — and what helps.
When you’re ready to keep going…
Build on your momentum with deeper support (or 1:1 guidance, if that feels better.)
Stop feeling like a stranger in your own body.
Your Overwhelm Blueprint gives you everything you need to work with your body's protective boundaries instead of against it, plus your personalized implementation plan.Get your Overwhelm Blueprint Decoded — just $37
What you get:
- Your specific Overwhelm Type revealed
- 3 targeted regulation techniques that work in 5 minutes or less
- Simple implementation plan for your busy life✅ 30-Day Relief Guarantee
Try the techniques for 30 days. If you don't experience at least one noticeable moment of relief, get your money back completely. No questions asked.
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