038. What We Need Right Now: Nourishment with Lisa McCrohan, MA, LCSW-C, SEP

<p><em>Soothed, settled, safe, and connected.</em></p> <p>When Lisa mentioned wanting to talk about nourishment, my first thought was “Nourishment? What’s that? I seem to have forgotten…” How about you? Same? Are you feeling any kind of nourished right now, mama?</p> <p>Good news: you’re about to! <a href="www.lisamcrohan.com"><strong>Lisa McCrohan</strong></a><strong> </strong>is back to speak peace into our tender mama hearts right now—and I’m so grateful! She highlights how we can approach our life using our mind, body, and compassion. By the end of this conversation you’ll have a deeper understanding of not only how your nervous system works but ways we can soften, reconnect, and feel nourished. I’m personally dealing with big waves of emotion, fatigue that plagues me off and on, and snowballing thoughts that keep me exhausted some days. It’s not every day, just some. But it’s enough that I want to find ways to move through those days.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, Lisa talks with us about:</strong></p> <p>· Connection…with ourselves, with other people, with nature.</p> <p>· These times are messing with our nervous system.</p> <p>· The power of naming your emotions, softening the body, &amp; applying compassion</p> <p>· A simple explanation about what’s happening to our nervous systems right now</p> <p>· Mind + body + compassion</p> <p>· She even shares three powerful poems with us: Self Love; Hope; &amp; Be</p> <p>Lisa McCrohan, Is a Somatic Experiencing Psychotherapist, Integrative Coach, and author of Gems of Delight: seasonal inspirations for moms to heal the hurry and what is sacred. With an expertise in mind-body-spirit healing, Lisa works with men and women all over the world in their personal and professional development. She lives with her husband, two young children, and dog, Sherlock, in Middletown, MD, with the mountains outside her backdoor. You can find inspiration here: <a href="http://www.lisamccrohan.com/"><strong>www.lisamccrohan.com</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>Today's Sp