Dr. Natasha Manning-Gibbs, PhD

11/06/2025

Somatic release is the practice of helping your body let go of stored tension and stress through gentle movement and breath. 🌿

Our bodies hold on to what our minds try to manage — so releasing tightness in the jaw, shoulders, or breath can signal safety to your nervous system and help you reset in real time.

Small releases can make a big difference.

11/02/2025

10/26/2025

10/23/2025

Forgiveness is about freeing yourself — not reopening doors that lead to more pain.

You can release resentment without re-entering relationships that drain or destabilize you. Sometimes, the healthiest thing you can do for your NERVOUS SYSTEM is to love people from a distance.

Peace isn’t found in reconnection — it’s found in regulation. 💡

10/20/2025

Peace comes when you stop trying to control what was never yours to manage.

You can’t control how others think, feel, or respond — but you can control how you show up, what you say, what you believe, and how you choose to move forward.

When stress rises, come back to what’s within your circle. That’s where your power lives. 💡

10/12/2025

The grind culture glorifies burnout — but peace is the real flex.

Grounding isn’t about doing less; it’s about moving with intention, presence, and balance. A regulated nervous system is the foundation for real success — not exhaustion disguised as achievement.

Choose grounding over grinding.

10/09/2025

Some days are just hard — not because you did anything wrong, but because that’s life. 🌿

But “hard day” doesn’t have to mean “shut down.” There are gentler ways to care for yourself beyond pouring a glass of wine or collapsing into bed. You can reset your nervous system through your senses — sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste.

Try soft lighting, calming music, your favorite scent, or something warm to eat or drink. Small, sensory moments like these can help your body find calm again.

You can’t always avoid hard days, but you can learn to soothe yourself through them. 💡

10/05/2025

Many of us have been conditioned to measure our value by how much we achieve. The problem? Our nervous system adapts to that constant state of “go, go, go.” Over time, it can start to misinterpret slowing down, resting, or even having fun as a threat. That’s why so many high-achievers feel guilty when they take a day off or struggle to relax on vacation.

✨ The truth is: your nervous system has to be retrained to feel safe in stillness. Rest is not laziness. Joy is not frivolous. Play is not wasted time. They are medicine for your body and mind.

10/04/2025

Overwhelm is your nervous system’s way of saying, “I’ve hit my limit.” Instead of pushing harder, the most powerful thing you can do is pause.

🧘🏾‍♀️ That pause doesn’t have to be long—sometimes it’s as simple as:
• Taking three slow, intentional breaths
• Stepping away from your desk for 2 minutes
• Drinking water and checking in with your body

Think of it like strengthening a muscle: each time you choose to slow down instead of speeding up, you’re teaching your nervous system that safety exists in stillness.

⚡ Next time you feel the urge to push through overwhelm, remember: the pause is the reset.

10/03/2025

Stress shows up in our mind, body, and soul — which means relief has to touch all three.

🧠 For the mind → meditate, repeat a calming mantra, or visualize peace.
💪🏾 For the body → move with exercise or yoga, or take a warm bath to reset.
💫 For the soul → step into nature, practice gratitude, or journal your thoughts.

There isn’t one “right way” to manage stress — it’s about finding what helps you regulate and reset. Start small, choose one area today, and give your nervous system the care it deserves. 💡