245: 8 domains of nervous system capacity: how much can your body actually hold?
Tue Feb 03 2026
If you've ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or unable to manage tasks that you think you should handle by now, this is for you. This episode delves into nervous system capacity—how much your system can handle before it leads to anxiety or burnout. Sheridan, a somatic trauma therapist and yoga therapist, explains the concept through practical advice and actionable strategies.
Key takeaways include:
understanding the impact of body-based sensationsthe importance of co-regulation through social connectionsrecognizing the influence of societal factors on personal capacity.
00:00 Introduction to Nervous System Capacity
00:36 Signs You're at Capacity
01:37 Understanding Nervous System Capacity
01:52 About the Podcast and Training
02:46 Welcome to Sustainable Success
03:57 Personal Experiences and Insights
06:37 Defining Nervous System Capacity
15:45 Increasing Your Capacity
16:44 Body, Mind, and Soul Practices
21:21 Societal and Environmental Factors
23:42 Final Thoughts on CapacityReceive Support:The 5-week Energy Management Program: Work Doesn’t Have to Cost All Your EnergyOne-on-one somatic support for nervous-system-level patterns
Free Resources and Reports:What if you're not the problem? Full report. Access the full report here: https://sheridanruth.com/what-if-youre-not-the-problem/Burnout Is Weird PDF: 7 real stories of people who stopped trying to “fix themselves” and found steadiness in unexpected ways. click here Read Somatic Intelligence for Success: Nervous system alignment to prevent burnout and leave an impact. Purchase here. Regulation Your Nervous System At Work: Learn to regulate with practices you'll actually use. No need for more time, space or privacy. Download here. Try the Burnout Prevention AI ChatBot: Soma helps you shift out of spirals, self-doubt, and stress-based decision-making—so you can lead from your most grounded, self-aware state. Access here.
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If you've ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or unable to manage tasks that you think you should handle by now, this is for you. This episode delves into nervous system capacity—how much your system can handle before it leads to anxiety or burnout. Sheridan, a somatic trauma therapist and yoga therapist, explains the concept through practical advice and actionable strategies. Key takeaways include: understanding the impact of body-based sensationsthe importance of co-regulation through social connectionsrecognizing the influence of societal factors on personal capacity. 00:00 Introduction to Nervous System Capacity 00:36 Signs You're at Capacity 01:37 Understanding Nervous System Capacity 01:52 About the Podcast and Training 02:46 Welcome to Sustainable Success 03:57 Personal Experiences and Insights 06:37 Defining Nervous System Capacity 15:45 Increasing Your Capacity 16:44 Body, Mind, and Soul Practices 21:21 Societal and Environmental Factors 23:42 Final Thoughts on CapacityReceive Support:The 5-week Energy Management Program: Work Doesn’t Have to Cost All Your EnergyOne-on-one somatic support for nervous-system-level patterns Free Resources and Reports:What if you're not the problem? Full report. Access the full report here: https://sheridanruth.com/what-if-youre-not-the-problem/Burnout Is Weird PDF: 7 real stories of people who stopped trying to “fix themselves” and found steadiness in unexpected ways. click here Read Somatic Intelligence for Success: Nervous system alignment to prevent burnout and leave an impact. Purchase here. Regulation Your Nervous System At Work: Learn to regulate with practices you'll actually use. No need for more time, space or privacy. Download here. Try the Burnout Prevention AI ChatBot: Soma helps you shift out of spirals, self-doubt, and stress-based decision-making—so you can lead from your most grounded, self-aware state. Access here. Let Me Know You're ListeningConnection is my love language! Let me know you exist and are listening along by sending me a ✨ on a...