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Heather - soilmadesimple I'm Heather, at soilmadesimple I am on a mission to get YOU stressing less, and adventuring more! Sustainability Expert, Toxins Educator, Outdoors Advocate

This years Mama’s Day is hitting different. For all you warriors in motherhood. I am in awe of you. I celebrate you. And...
05/11/2025

This years Mama’s Day is hitting different.

For all you warriors in motherhood. I am in awe of you. I celebrate you. And what an honour to be joining you. ###h

📸 the lovely
🪨 Lake Tahoe, CA

being off balance can look a million and one different ways 👀sometimes being exposed to only certain aspects or symptoms...
11/14/2023

being off balance can look a million and one different ways 👀

sometimes being exposed to only certain aspects or symptoms of a dysregulated nervous system can get me thinking:

'oh. that's not me, my nervous system must be fine.'

if you note correlation to any of these archetypes, even if it was just that one time that you were naturally under a lot of pressure anyway, it is worth exploring more.

I've come to find that getting more in touch with your specific imbalance archetype can offer comfort, validation and feeling of being seen. .
This can be the exact level of support I need to not feel alone, and to feel safe enough to explore new ways of bringing balance into my life. .

Almost as if, the weight of getting regulated was lifted a little bit.

These are much like the zodiac of nervous system imbalance, it's a fun tool that helps you understand yourself on a deeper level.
Should I write more insight to each archetype? Maybe an archetype quiz? Comment ‘🤍’ below if yes!

let's talk about something that can be pretty controversial: logging your food intake. gentle trigger warning ⚠️ for tho...
11/10/2023

let's talk about something that can be pretty controversial: logging your food intake.

gentle trigger warning ⚠️ for those with ED, disordered eating, body dysmorphia or a general touchy relationship with food.

our individual and collective food journey is a big indicator of disease or imbalance in our nervous system

with the increase in processed foods, and decreased soil diversity - it is more and more difficult to have a nutrient dense diet

this correlates with increasing rates of inflammatory response, co-morbidities, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and instances of heart attack

we are what we eat, food journaling can be a supportive modality in determining where you stress is stemming from as well as identifying your coping mechanisms during stressful ranges of life

for example. you may notice random eating patterns when change or transition is occurring in your life. or you may notice an uptick in late night eating when important decisions are looming.

food journaling takes the guessing game out of things, and offers the unbiased data to help you make correlations and course correct in ways that support optimal nervous system functioning

this modality isn’t for everyone, and can be triggering for those with existing or previous EDs, disordered eating or body dysmorphia constraints (I am recovering from disordered eating as well as body dysmorphia, and have found that this works well when I couple it with prioritizing my mental health through safe modalities to explore my emotions).

recommendations to those new to food journaling:

➡️ make it simple, ate food journal is an app for mindful eating that allows you to take photos, add notes and track correlations
➡️ give an honest go by committing to at least 30 days of journaling
be petty about it, include everything. down to the one bite of apple that you put back in the fridge
➡️ put on your observer hat. this isn’t about judging yourself for what you choose to consume, it’s about keeping track while you live your life
do you have a mindful system in place with food and consuming food to support your overall mental and physical health?

what do cleaning products have to do with your health?here's the connection ⬇️many conventional cleaning products contai...
11/08/2023

what do cleaning products have to do with your health?

here's the connection ⬇️

many conventional cleaning products contain harsh chemicals and toxins that have been proven to cause serious impacts on our nervous system and health.

when we use these products, we're exposed to these harmful substances.

these toxins can accumulate in our bodies and potentially disrupt the delicate balance of our nervous system.

for many of us in a modern world, this disruption is constant and our systems are adapting as best they can.

taing some of the load off can help our systems, and ourselves.

that's where 'safer' or less toxic cleaning products come in.

by opting for low-toxin cleaning alternatives, you're making a conscious choice to protect your nervous system, and the planet.

these safer products not only clean effectively but also reduce your exposure to toxins, supporting better nervous system regulation and overall well-being.

heard of the saying, you are what you eat? on a scientific level, our cells literally regenerate from the food we put in...
11/08/2023

heard of the saying, you are what you eat? on a scientific level, our cells literally regenerate from the food we put into our bodies.

but that food isn’t just a burger and fries or a tropical fruit salade.

it’s meaningful relationships.

connection.

going to see a comedy show.

the feeling you get after you’ve helped someone.

experiencing fresh air.

the information we digest. thoughts we choose to listen to.

it is every single aspect of consumption in our world.

primary foods are more than what you put on your plate. it's your need for relationships, connection, love, movement, happiness, pleasure, spirituality, purpose, and fulfillment.

primary foods can look like:

❤️holding hands with your loved one
🔨mastering a skill you enjoy spending time on
📚cuddling up to a great book
🍲smelling the air while you cook a wholesome meal
🐶watching your pets sleep
📝ending the evening with a gratitude list

➡️filling out a primary foods wheel can be a beneficial way to promote a regulated nervous system and increase your sense of awareness.

for access to a primary foods wheel exercise, DM ‘primary foods’.

which swap seems doable to you? pick that one that your eyes are noticing most, and try it out. let me know how it goes....
11/04/2023

which swap seems doable to you?

pick that one that your eyes are noticing most, and try it out.

let me know how it goes.

let's talk about how disposable coffee cups are lined with plastic. that plastic liner is what makes it not disintegrate...
11/03/2023

let's talk about how disposable coffee cups are lined with plastic.

that plastic liner is what makes it not disintegrate in your hand when liquid is in it.

a study found that in 15 minutes of contact with hot liquids, these cups can leach 25,000 + nanoparticles into our cup.

plastic is a foreign particle that we are not great and expelling from our systems. it can pe*****te deeply into our cells leading to an inflammatory response.

these exposures are avoidable. making your drinks at home, or bringing a reusable stainless steel, glass or ceramic mug can help in avoiding this normalized exposure.

➡️ and listen: just because you drank from a disposable coffee cup this week does not mean you are screwed.

this information is meant to inform and inspire you to take action in the areas of your life that you feel you have agency enough to change.

not ready to make the switch 100%?

try going to the coffee shop 1/2 the time you usually do.

or bringing your reusable mug, when you can.

make it doable for you. and also don't understimate what you are truly capable of just because comfortability and habit has created a well worn rut.

🙋🏾‍♀️🌍 btw, this topic of disposable cups really hits at the intersectionality of health and sustainability.

this phenomenon of to-go ware is a consistent exposure for our personal nervous systems. Not to mention the Earth's ecosystem.

➡️ Making these connections can be helpful towards leading a more mindful life for me, so I'll continue to share.

In honor of today, I won't make you feel like crap for eating 7 snickers bars in a row 🎃🍫. Instead, I'm giving you resou...
11/01/2023

In honor of today, I won't make you feel like crap for eating 7 snickers bars in a row 🎃🍫.

Instead, I'm giving you resources to plan for the future.

🍫 There are many different names for sugar.

While not all sugar is created equal, once it enters our bodies sugar is sugar.

It can't tell the difference between minimally processed versus raw versus pure table sugar.

➡️ Keeping an eye out for these common names for sugar in the foods and items you consume - including beauty products you put on your skin - can help in:

✨Blood sugar management
✨Dental and oral health
✨Energy levels
✨Risk, lessened risk, of chronic disease #
✨Improved mood and overall motivation
✨Managing nutritional deficiencies
✨Proper digestion
✨Long term health and overall lifespan

It isn't about giving up in all aspects of life.

Life is a balance between pleasure and health boos 👻.

Knowing how often sugar can creep into your diet and in life does give you knowledge.

And knowledge can help in empowering yourself towards a regulated nervous system and a life that feels great overall.

Save this post for later as a shopping resource.

Managing stress doesn’t have to be so stressful.Baby steps towards a relaxed and calm nervous system can look like these...
10/30/2023

Managing stress doesn’t have to be so stressful.

Baby steps towards a relaxed and calm nervous system can look like these simple actions.

You don’t have to do them every single day without fail.

And you don’t have to do them all or what’s even the point.

Do what you can.

See where discipline and consistency can come in to support relax and calm for the long run.

And whatever you do. Know that engaging in these acts show your body and system that you’re worth it.

Save these health hacks for later!

Comfortable isn't the way every single time.Here's what I mean by that. ➡️ Our nervous system was wired to protect us at...
10/26/2023

Comfortable isn't the way every single time.

Here's what I mean by that.

➡️ Our nervous system was wired to protect us at all costs.

It is a beautiful system that I really revel in.

That being said, it is going to choose the best option possible to keep us alive.

And that may include gravitating towards the 'safe' or 'comfortable' option more often than not.

There are ways to work with this biological reality.

To encourage change.

To encourage healthier cells. Habits. Thoughts. Priorities. Metabolic functioning.

If you don't already follow me, be sure to.

As I talk about this topic a lot.

And offer simple steps to support you + your system in going from 'safe' >> to 'thriving'.

➡️ P.S A great way to start this, is to create a list of your big life goals. And then write a list right next to it, of all the habits keeping you from achieving them. This is about noticing. Sitting with the list. Not shaming or criticizing. Allowing the brain, and your system to feel into this exercise, how your body feels etc. is the central objective.

Overexposure to toxins in our modern world is commonplace...A big point I aim to make is to not stress yourself out furt...
10/26/2023

Overexposure to toxins in our modern world is commonplace...

A big point I aim to make is to not stress yourself out further because of all the toxins we are exposed to on a day to day basis.

Do what you can.

And really take stock in the parts of your life, where you can make changes but maybe have some sort of resistance towards making a change.

Do you incorporate any of these habits already into your life?

Let me know in the comments.

I get asked a lot about less toxic, safer and more sustainable household products to replace conventional options with. ...
10/23/2023

I get asked a lot about less toxic, safer and more sustainable household products to replace conventional options with.

So here you go.

Less toxic cleaning alternatives:
✅ Dish Soap: .bronnersoriginal recommend unscented

✅ Overall Cleaner: cleaning line is great. They have a concentrated all purpose cleaner that I recommend. Their concentrate options are a great sustainable option too, that creates less waste.

✅ Laundry Detergent: coming in ftw again. A little goes a long way with this product, making it more affordable because you use less than conventional brands per load.

What brands do you use at home, and want to learn more about from a toxicity and sustainability standpoint?

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