The Calm Journal

Supporting High-Functioning Women to reduce overwhelm and feel calm and clear.
Focus on Burnout, Stress Reduction, Nervous System, Perimenopause and Nutrition.

7 Ways to Support Your Nervous System and Improve Vagal Tone

7 Ways to Support Your Nervous System and Improve Vagal Tone

Ali Conacher
Published on: 08/08/2025

Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in stress? These 7 simple nervous system tools will help you support vagal tone, reduce burnout, and rebuild calm from the inside out.

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How People-Pleasing and Perfectionism Affect the Nervous System

How People-Pleasing and Perfectionism Affect the Nervous System

Ali Conacher
Published on: 01/08/2025

Explore how people-pleasing and perfectionism are nervous system responses, not personality traits — and what you can do to break the freeze/fawn cycle and reclaim calm.

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How Processed Food and Dopamine Addiction Fuel Burnout

How Processed Food and Dopamine Addiction Fuel Burnout

Ali Conacher
Published on: 25/07/2025

Discover how sugar, caffeine, and dopamine habits are draining your nervous system, disrupting hormones, and keeping you stuck in survival mode — and what to do instead.

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How Social Media Affects the Nervous System and Vagal Tone

How Social Media Affects the Nervous System and Vagal Tone

Ali Conacher
Published on: 18/07/2025

Explore how social media influences your nervous system and vagus nerve - from overstimulation to comparison fatigue - and learn how to reset without ditching your phone.

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