Always On Edge? This Ancient Nervous System Wisdom Might Be the Fix | Debra Joy

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Feeling overstimulated, disconnected, or out of sync? You’re not alone. Our nervous systems weren’t built for the constant noise, pings, and pressures of modern life and they’re showing it.

In this episode of Everyday Ancestral, I sit down with Debra Joy for a powerful conversation about nervous system regulation, spiritual alignment, and the art of honoring our natural rhythms. We explore how the pace of modern life pulls us away from our bodies, and how small, intentional shifts can help us find calm, connection, and clarity again.

Debra shares how her own health breakdown became a breakthrough. After years of working nonstop to “make a difference,” her body said no more. She left her fast-paced life behind, moved to a small village in Mexico, and relearned what it means to live in sync with nature. Walking barefoot, eating fresh food, and finding peace in presence. That experience now fuels the work she does helping others heal through awareness, embodiment, and nervous system balance.

Why This Matters to You

Feeling constantly plugged in but still exhausted? Your nervous system is waving a white flag. Modern life keeps you stuck in fight-or-flight, and it’s impossible to heal or even think clearly when your body doesn’t feel safe.

Wondering why you feel anxious for no reason or why sleep never truly refreshes you? It’s not that you’re broken, you’re just disconnected from your body’s natural rhythm.

Think regulation means meditating harder or doing more? It doesn’t. Your nervous system already knows how to regulate itself.

So what’s the real work? Creating the space and safety for calm to return. When you stop trying to fix yourself and start working with yourself, balance follows naturally.

Actionable Advice

Start with FAB. Feel your Feet, your Ass, and your Breath. It’s a quick way to ground your body and calm your nervous system anytime, anywhere.

Prioritize rest over productivity. Sleep and rest are not indulgences, they’re the foundation for every healthy system in your body.

Replace habits, don’t just break them. If you’re cutting back on social media, fill that space with real connection, fresh air, or stillness.

Practice mindful pleasure. Slow down and actually taste your food, feel the sun on your skin, or take a deep breath before checking your phone.

Find a safe connection. Healing happens in relationships. Surround yourself with people who make your nervous system feel safe, not stressed.

Debra Joy spent years driven by purpose and passion, working nonstop to make a difference in the world until her body finally said no. Severe illness forced her to leave everything behind and move to a small village in Mexico, where she relearned how to live at the pace of nature. That experience transformed her from a high-achiever running on empty into a grounded teacher who helps others reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and find peace through presence.

Links and Resources to Explore

Debra Joy’s Website

Debra Joy on Instagram

The Success Solution on LinkedIn

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We can’t slow the world down, but we can slow ourselves down. This episode is your invitation to live at the pace of nature again, to rest, breathe, and reconnect to what’s real. Listen now and start creating calm from the inside out.