If it feels like life has been… a lot lately… you’re not imagining it.
Everywhere you turn, there’s something asking for your energy. The cost of groceries. The cost of gas. The cost of existing as a human with a nervous system in 2026. Add in work, kids, relationships, health concerns, and the general “what even is happening in the world right now?” feeling… and it’s no wonder so many people are walking around in a low-grade stress hum that never fully shuts off.
I’ve been feeling it too.
Even as someone who sits inside the Egg every week, holds space for others, and has a whole toolbox of nervous system support… I am still a human navigating the same collective intensity as everyone else.
And stress, when it lingers, shows up in the body in ways that aren’t always obvious at first.
* Let’s Talk Cortisol (Our Survival Hormone)
Cortisol gets a bad reputation, but it’s not the villain. It’s the body’s built-in alarm system.
When something stressful happens, cortisol steps in to help you respond. It can raise blood sugar for quick energy. It can sharpen focus. It can keep you alert.
Helpful… if you’re running from a bear.
Less helpful when the “bear” is your inbox, your bills, the news, or trying to figure out what to make for dinner for the fifth night in a row.
The problem isn’t cortisol itself. The problem is when it never gets the signal that it’s safe to power down.
When cortisol stays elevated long-term, it can contribute to:
- Anxiety or constant overwhelm
- Sleep disruption
- Weight retention (especially around the midsection)
- Hormonal imbalances
- Brain fog
- Digestive issues
- Lowered immunity
- Fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
It’s like your body is idling in the driveway 24/7, burning fuel but never actually going anywhere.
* Why Stress Feels Extra Loud Right Now
Many people I see lately aren’t just dealing with personal stress. It’s collective stress layered on top of personal stress.
Financial strain. Economic uncertainty. Global tension. Rapid change.
Even if you’re not consciously thinking about it all day, your nervous system can still be processing it in the background.
Humans are wired for community regulation. We feel each other. We feel the field around us. When the collective field is tense, sensitive systems especially pick up on it.
So if you’ve been feeling more wired, more tired, more emotional, or less resilient than usual… it makes sense.
Your system isn’t broken. It’s responding.
* A Few Ways to Gently Lower Cortisol
Nothing here is groundbreaking or complicated. The nervous system loves simplicity and consistency more than intensity.
- Morning sunlight within 30 minutes of waking, to support circadian rhythm and cortisol timing
- Slow, diaphragmatic breathing, to signal safety to the body
- Reducing caffeine, especially on an empty stomach, if it tends to amplify anxious energy
- Walking, especially outdoors, for rhythmic movement and gentle regulation
- Limiting news and social media exposure, because information overload can keep the alarm system active
- Prioritizing sleep like it’s medicine, because biologically it is
And then there are the deeper nervous system supports that help the body downshift more efficiently.
* My Weekly Reset Inside the Egg
I always laugh a little when people assume that because I own an Egg, I must be floating through life in a permanent zen bubble.
I wish.
The truth is, I rely on my weekly sessions now more than ever.
Lately, life has felt full. Busy. Financially stretched in the way many small business owners are navigating right now. Holding space for others while also holding real-world responsibilities can be a lot for one nervous system to carry.
My sessions have become my recalibration point.
It’s the one place where my system fully powers down. Where my mind quiets. Where my body stops bracing for impact and remembers what safety feels like.
I walk in feeling like a tangled set of holiday lights… and walk out feeling like someone patiently unraveled the knots.
Is everything in my life suddenly perfect afterward? Of course not.
But I’m calmer. Clearer. More regulated. More able to meet life without feeling like I’m sprinting internally.
And that shift ripples into everything else.
If you’re newer to the experience and want a simple walkthrough, you can read more about what to expect from a Harmonic Egg session.
* Making Nervous System Support More Accessible Right Now
One thing that’s been sitting on my heart lately is how many people need support, and how many feel like they can’t justify it financially right now.
I hear it all the time.
“I’ve wanted to come in for so long.” “I know I need this.” “I’m just waiting until things feel a little less tight.”
And I get it. Truly.
We’re living in a moment where self-care can feel like a luxury when it should really be a baseline. When finances feel stretched, the first things people tend to cut are often the very things that help them cope with the stress of it all.
So I’ve been asking myself how we meet people where they actually are.
Because nervous system support shouldn’t only be available when life feels easy. It’s often needed most when life feels the hardest.
With that in mind, we’re now offering a small handful of deeply discounted Harmonic Egg sessions each week. This isn’t a promotion or a seasonal special. It’s simply a way to create a little more accessibility for those who feel called to come in but are navigating financial strain.
My hope is that it removes at least one barrier between someone and the relief their body has been asking for.
Because everyone deserves a place to exhale, especially right now.
* You Don’t Have to White-Knuckle Stress
One of the biggest things I’ve noticed recently is how many people think they just have to endure stress.
Push through. Power on. Collapse later.
But the body keeps score. And chronic stress can eventually collect its tab.
Support doesn’t have to be extreme or complicated. Sometimes it looks like small daily regulation practices. Sometimes it looks like carving out intentional rest. And sometimes it looks like giving your nervous system a deeper reset container.
* If Your System Is Asking for Relief
This season of life is intense for many people. Emotionally. Financially. Energetically.
If you’ve been feeling the weight of that, you’re not alone.
And if your body has been whispering (or shouting) that it needs a pause, a breath, a recalibration point, we’re here when you’re ready.
Friendly note: This post is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. If you have health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.