The Energized Life: Practical wellness tips for steady energy and lasting health
Feeling healthy shouldn’t be complicated. On The Energized Life, certified nutrition practitioners Sarah Dalton and Melissa Rocker cut through the wellness noise and bring you back to what really matters. Each week, they share practical wellness and nutrition insights you can actually use—blending the science of nutrition with simple mindset shifts and everyday habits that last.
From boosting your energy and improving nutrition, to building balanced routines and stress resilience, you’ll get actionable tips, expert interviews, and real conversations that keep things clear, doable, and uplifting.
Join Sarah and Melissa to quiet the overwhelm, reconnect with your body, and discover how small shifts can transform your health into steady energy and vibrant living.
The Energized Life: Practical wellness tips for steady energy and lasting health
Regulating Your Nervous System Over the Holidays with Dani Larsen
The holidays can feel magical… and incredibly overwhelming. In this episode, Melissa and Sarah sit down with nervous system specialist Dani Larsen to unpack why this season triggers stress, sensory overload, inflammation, and old emotional patterns—and what you can do to stay regulated.
Dani explains what nervous system dysregulation really is, the subtle signs you’re stuck in fight-or-flight, and why women with sensitive systems (MCAS, CIRS, mold illness, hypersensitivity) often feel worse during the holidays. You’ll learn how travel, sugar highs/lows, disrupted routines, expectations, and family dynamics add to your physiological load—and why none of this is your fault.
Then they dive into simple, practical tools to support regulation, including:
- Vagus nerve + breathwork basics
- Limbic system retraining
- Sensory reduction strategies
- Polyvagal-informed movement
- Creating safety cues and reducing triggers
They also cover the biggest holiday pitfalls—overscheduling, people-pleasing, ignoring early warning signs, and slipping into old relational patterns—and how to avoid them.
If you want to feel calmer, steadier, and more like yourself this season, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and tools you can use right away.
How to get in touch with Dani:
IG Handle: @Stresslessandheal
TikTok: dysregulated.adventures
Website: https://www.energized-wellness.com/
Get in touch with us!
Sarah:
Instagram: @simply.well.nourished
Website: www.simplywellnourished.co
Melissa:
Instagram: @rootedrocker
Website: www.rootedwellness.care
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Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational purposes only. We are not medical doctors, and this content is not medical advice. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, supplements, or medical treatment.
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