In this episode, Christine Eck welcomes Kristen for a timely and heartfelt conversation on caring for the nervous system—especially for caregivers, moms, and birth workers. Kristen shares her personal journey and expert insights from Ayurveda and somatic practices, highlighting why daily self-care rituals are vital for long-term resilience and holistic well-being.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Kristen’s journey to nervous system health after postpartum and chronic stress
• The role of Ayurveda in supporting the mind and body, with special attention to the Vata dosha
• How the stresses of modern life impact caregivers and the importance of grounding and resilience
• Practical self-care rituals: sensory withdrawal, the somatic pause, mindful routines, and movement
• Tips for transforming daily habits into “medicinal moments”
• The societal context: why rest and self-love are revolutionary acts for caregivers
• How Kristen works with clients one-on-one and in groups, and upcoming offerings

Practical Tips from Kristen:

• Create mini sensory retreats during your day (turn off lights/sounds/screens)
• Use “the somatic pause” — check in with your body, breathe, and gently release tension
• Transform everyday routines (walks, showers, meals) into mindful rituals for healing
• Consistency is more important than perfection—small steps make a big impact

About Kristen:

Kristen Timchak is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Somatic Stress Release® Facilitator, Resilience Coach, and mother whose work centers on chronic stress, nervous system health, neuroplasticity, and sustainable self-care. A longtime devotee of nature and collector of beautiful moments (and special stones), she believes deeply in the power of love to create change in the world. With over two decades of study in Ayurveda, meditation, herbalism, and somatic practices—and a decade of immersion in nervous system science—her most profound learning emerged through personal experience: motherhood, illness, financial strain, and the cumulative exhaustion of modern life. Through holistic coaching, somatic embodiment, Ayurvedic wisdom, and therapeutic support, she transformed her mental and physical health and now guides women who feel stuck, burnt out, and unseen to reclaim resilience through simple, consistent, integrative practices. She holds a special dedication to supporting mothers, honoring the profound initiation of matrescence and the overlooked challenges they face in a culture short on care.

Links:

Here is the link for my website: The Nourished Nervous System

Here is my instagram link:  Instagram (@undefined)

Here is my link for the Weekend Nervous System Reset:

General 1 — The Nourished Nervous System

And here is a link for my Nourished for Resilience Workbook:  General 2 — The Nourished Nervous System

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