August 19, 2025
102: Claire Ollila: What’s Keeping You From Regulating Your Nervous System
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You’re not “too sensitive”, you’re dysregulated. And no, a 10-minute meditation won’t fix it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right, eating well, training hard, sleeping 8 hours, and still feel anxious, stuck, or like your body’s not responding… this episode is a must-listen. I sat down with Claire Ollila, somatic breathwork facilitator and nervous system mentor, to talk about the missing piece most women aren’t taught when it comes to health, stress, and emotional resilience. We unpack how stress shows up in sneaky ways, what it really means to regulate your nervous system, and why your default stress response might be sabotaging your progress. Claire breaks down how to use breathwork and tapping as actual tools, not checkboxes, plus the subtle signs your body’s asking for support. Claire Ollila is a somatic breathwork facilitator and nervous system mentor who helps people break patterns, release stored stress, and create generational healing, starting with their own bodies. Her work blends science-backed tools with intuitive practices. We Also Discuss: (00:04) Why Stress Relief Isn’t Just About “Calming Down” (12:13) You’re Breathing Wrong: Here’s How to Fix It (19:05) The 4 Stress Responses Sabotaging Your Progress (30:09) The Real Reason Stress Is Wrecking Your Workouts (36:47) Tapping: The Weird-Looking Tool That Actually Works (49:56) From Skeptic to Self-Regulated (55:53) Don’t Wait for Rock Bottom to Start Healing Thank You to Our Sponsors: Broads 1:1 – Ready to ditch the bullshit and start feeling good in your body? Choose your level and let's do this together. Apply for BroadsCOACH or BroadsCHAMPION today at broads.app Momentous: Head to livemomentous.com and use code TARA for up to 35% off your first order. Because foundational health isn't optional – it's everything. Timeline: Get you free 3-day trial of Mitopure gummies. Head over to timeline.com/taragummies to claim yours. Find more from Tara: Instagram: @taralaferrara @broads.podcast @broads.app Youtube: Tara LaFerrara Find more from Claire Ollila: Instagram: @claire.ollila Website: https://www.theopeningpath.co/foundations