493: How to Calm Your Nervous System in 60 Seconds (And Other Small, Practical Pauses) // Layne Burkette

493: How to Calm Your Nervous System in 60 Seconds (And Other Small, Practical Pauses) // Layne Burkette

Author: Cloud10 August 10, 2026 Duration: 44:10
I have never been much of a meditator. Sitting cross-legged on my bedroom floor, waiting for my brain to go quiet, has never once worked for me. I'm too in my head, too cerebral, too prone to just thinking harder instead of actually feeling calmer. So when I recorded this episode, I wasn't expecting to walk away from it more relaxed than I've felt in weeks. But that's exactly what happened.This week's guest is Layne Burkette, a licensed therapist who specializes in somatic and nervous system work.If you're heading into back-to-school season already feeling the overwhelm creep in, this conversation will give you real tools, not one more thing to add to your plate. In this episode, you'll hear: 🌿 A sixty-second practice you can do standing at the sink, in the carpool line, or anywhere else your day already has you 🌿 The one sentence that reframes everything about why you snap before you even realize you're upset 🌿 The moment Layne had me try something I've avoided my entire life (and why it actually worked) For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: FREE RESET: Feel Calm in Minutes by accessing Layne's quick nervous system resets. Related Episodes: 129: Rethinking Meditation as a Busy Mom // Dr. Leah Weiss 483: Types of Support that Every Mom Needs 407: A Two-Minute Daily Practice to Transform Your Mental Health Episode Sponsors: AirDoctor: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code 3IN30 to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. Quince: Make your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. K12 Powered Schools: See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child's full potential. Enroll online today at K12.com/3in30. Zenni: Go to zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order, plus free shipping on all US orders over sixty five dollars. Let's Connect! Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course ***

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
483: Types of Support that Every Mom Needs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:04
I've spent a lot of time thinking about what the word "self-assured" actually means in the context of motherhood. And I think somewhere along the way, a lot of us accidentally absorbed this idea that being self-assured m…
482: It's Never Too Late for a Fresh Start // Wendy Snyder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:08
If you've ever worried that you've messed up your relationship with your kids — whether it happened this morning or years ago — this episode is going to bring you a lot of comfort. This week's guest is Wendy Snyder, foun…
481: What to Do When Your Child Says "I'm Fat" // Steph Wood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:03
Last week, Dr. Lexie Kite gave us tools for our own body image resilience. But there's a particular kind of helplessness that comes from watching your child struggle with theirs. It can be heartbreaking to hear them say…
479: Teaching Kids Life Skills This Summer // Katie Kimball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:41
My kids are 11 and 14, and I will be the first to tell you that teaching them practical life skills is not my strongest suit. I am genuinely good at the emotional work, the hard conversations, the staying connected throu…
478: What Every Mom of a Teenager Needs to Hear // Emily Ricks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:56
There comes a point in parenting where you realize the approach that worked when your kids were little just doesn't work anymore. The rules, the structure, the ability to redirect and reset — it all starts to feel like i…