Part 3: Self‑Care Practices for Times of Injustice and Rising Fascism

Part 3: Nervous System Self‑Care In this episode of the series, I talk about WHY nervous system care matters right now. When we witness threatening events, our nervous system naturally activates — it's literally it's job to protect us. But when that state of activation sticks around — prolonged stress, fear, or hyper-vigilance — we stay stuck in fight‑or‑flight instead of coming back into rest, calm, and emotional safety. I share real, personal examples of what nervous system self‑care has looked like for me in the thick of it — not as a luxury, but as a necessity. Listen in and walk away with: A crystal clear understanding for how and why your nervous system responds. Real examples of what nervous system self‑care can look like in practice — the choices that help you feel regulated, instead of staying 'on edge' or overdrive. 3 simple nervous system regulation tools you can use anytime — breathwork, self-holding, and grounding — to calm your system and create emotional safety. Nervous system care matters more than ever because it gives your body rest and supports emotional safety. This is not self‑care fluff. It's medicine for your nervous system and human experience. LISTEN NOW Brenda PS. GRAB THE HOLIDAY PLAYLIST For Holiday Season support, we've curated a list of my best holiday and end-of-year episodes — all in one place. You can find it at:

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Part 3: Self‑Care Practices for Times of Injustice and Rising Fascism is an episode from The Last 10 Pounds Podcast by Brenda Lomeli.

This episode is 32:41 long.

This episode was published on Dec 17, 2025.

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