Dr. Dolores Fazzino, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, Energy Whisperer
In a world filled with stress and uncertainty, mastering The Art of Self Soothing is essential for emotional resilience.
In this episode of the Dr. Dolores Show, Dr. Dolores shares powerful self soothing techniques that calm the nervous system, restore balance, and strengthen your ability to bounce back from adversity.
Discover how breathwork, mindfulness, and energy healing can help you shift from overwhelm to empowerment.
The Dr. Dolores Show: Art of Self Soothing
“Being in constant stress is not the way we are meant to be.”
This is where the practice of self soothing comes into play…
It’s a crucial skill for emotional resilience and nervous system regulation.
What Is Self Soothing?
At its core, self soothing is anything that calms the nervous system.
When life’s pressures mount, your nervous system can become dysregulated, leading to burnout, anxiety, or overwhelm.
Self soothing isn’t about ignoring or avoiding your emotions, it’s about learning to regulate them in healthy, supportive ways.
As Dr. Fazzino explains, “Your nervous system is your friend, not your enemy.”
And self soothing is the language through which you can communicate safety and calm to your body and mind.
Self Soothing vs. Self Care: What’s the Difference?
While self care often refers to activities that nurture your overall well being, like taking a bath, reading a book, or getting enough sleep…
Self soothing is a specific practice within self care that focuses on directly calming your nervous system in the moment.
Self soothing techniques are particularly useful when you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or emotionally overwhelmed and need immediate relief to return to a grounded, balanced state.
Why Self Soothing Matters for Resilience…
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges, stress, and adversity.
It’s not about never feeling upset or anxious but about how quickly and effectively you can regulate those emotions and recover.
When your nervous system is stuck in fight, flight, or freeze mode, it’s difficult to think clearly or make healthy decisions.
Regular self soothing helps prevent chronic stress and emotional exhaustion, building the resilience needed to navigate life’s ups and downs.
4 Simple Self Soothing Techniques You Can Try Today
You don’t need fancy tools or hours of free time to self soothe…
In fact, just two minutes of mindful self soothing can shift your energy and perception.
Here are a few accessible practices Dr. Fazzino recommends:
1. Conscious Breathing
One of the simplest and fastest ways to self-soothe is through conscious, slow, deep breathing.
Just a few minutes of steady inhales and exhales can calm your nervous system almost instantly.
2. Mindfulness and Grounding
Bringing your attention to the present moment and tuning into your body helps regulate overwhelming emotions.
Feel your feet on the ground, notice your breath, or gently place a hand on your heart.
3. Gentle Movement
Stress and unresolved experiences get stuck in the body.
Gentle movement, like stretching, walking, or even shaking out your hands, can release this energy and restore balance.
4. Conscious Body Awareness
Being present with your physical sensations can provide immediate relief.
Pay attention to areas of tension, warmth, or coolness and allow yourself to soften into those sensations.
Self Soothing Is a Skill You Can Cultivate
Like any valuable tool, self soothing is something you need to develop and practice over time.
The more you integrate small, mindful practices into your daily routine, the easier it becomes to regulate your emotions when life feels overwhelming.
Remember: your nervous system isn’t against you, it’s trying to keep you safe.
By learning to self soothe, you’re building a relationship of trust and safety within yourself.
If you’re ready to cultivate emotional resilience and take control of your well being, this episode is for you!
Tune in and learn how to create your own toolkit for inner peace, no matter what life throws your way…
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What to Look for In This Episode of The Dr. Dolores Show:
- Self-Soothing is about resilience.
- Self-Soothing is anything that will calm the nervous system. (3:06)
- When you burn yourself out, it’s because your nervous system is dysregulated. (5:28)
- Self-soothing is not about avoiding emotions but about regulating them. (7:03)
- Self-Soothing is different then self-care but it is a part of self-care. (7:51)
- “Being in constant stress is not the way we are meant to be.” Dr Dolores Fazzino (11:57)
- One of the simplest ways to self-sooth is by breathing. (12:56)
- “Being mindful, grounding and being present with your body is a self-sooth.” Dr Dolores Fazzino (20:40)
- Self-sooth by moving the energy stuck in your body. (22:30)
- 2 minutes of self-soothing can shift the energies and your perception. (24:00)
- Your body holds onto unresolved experiences. (26:19)
- Self-Soothing is something that we need to develop within ourselves. (34:04)
- Your nervous system is your friend, not your enemy. (52:39)
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