Practice: Stability in Times of Change

Show Notes

In this episode, I’m recording from snowy Alaska during the early days of March — a time when the light begins returning quickly after the long winter darkness. Seasonal transitions can bring a surprising amount of activation to the nervous system as the body adjusts to changing rhythms and the anticipation of what’s coming next. 

This episode offers a gentle somatic practice for finding stability inside times of change. Through orienting to the present moment, noticing sensory resources, and exploring how the body relates to past, present, and future, we experiment with ways to support the nervous system when things feel uncertain or in flux.

Using the image of kelp rooted in the ocean — anchored at its base while moving fluidly with the currents — this practice explores how stability and flexibility can exist together. We also reflect on how resilience in nature often comes through connection, reminding us that we don’t navigate change alone.

This episode is an invitation to find a stable base inside yourself while allowing movement and adaptability as life shifts around you.

Timestamps

00:00 — Returning from travel & recording from snowy Alaska
02:00 — Seasonal transitions and the rapid return of light
05:00 — Why times of change can feel destabilizing for the nervous system
07:00 — Anxiety as a signal of future-oriented activation
09:00 — Beginning the practice: orienting to the present moment
12:00 — Noticing sensory resources and sources of support
14:00 — Exploring past, present, and future through body positioning
17:00 — Leaning back into the nourishment of past seasons
19:00 — Finding center in the present moment
20:00 — Leaning forward into anticipation of the future
22:00 — The kelp metaphor: rooted and moving with the current
26:00 — Stability through flexibility and spinal movement
28:00 — Resilience in nature: trees, architecture, and adaptability
30:00 — Co-regulation, ecosystems, and the “forest” of community
32:00 — Closing reflections on stability and moving through change

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