# How to Calm Your Nervous System | Elena Brower

An episode of [As a Woman](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1449553339), 24 Mar 2026, 49 min.

Audio: https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/PCL7517813751.mp3?updated=1774314071

Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with Elena Brower to discuss the literal "rinsing" of the brain that happens when we finally stop moving. They explore how meditation, rest, and genuine presence can transform the way we relate to stress, success, and our own bodies, as well as why so many of us feel uncomfortable with stillness, how our upbringing shaped our views on productivity, and simple ways to start reconnecting with ourselves - no special equipment, perfect schedule, or “expert” skills required. What You’ll Learn: • The specific mental "rinsing" process that occurs when your attention finally stays in one place. • The way a seismic misunderstanding of success dictates how we treat our bodies during high-stakes seasons. • Why your presence is actually the most valuable currency you have in any relationship or career move. • The three-minute "state change" you can trigger in a car or a kitchen to reset a fried nervous system. • A specific balance of precision and gentleness that changes how you handle personal loss and high-pressure deadlines. Find Elena Brower • Book: Hold Nothing • Instagram: @elenabrower Resources: • Pre-Order The Fertility Formula https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book • Newsletter: nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter • Instagram: @nataliecrawfordmd • Youtube Channel: Natalie Crawford MD • Interested in becoming a patient?: Fora Fertility • Earn FREE CE/CME: Learn at Pinnacle App This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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