Nervous System Regulation: How Do You Expand Without Overriding Yourself? | Emily Paulsen & Olivia Marie

In this thought-provoking episode of Curious Life of a Childfree Woman, Emily welcomes nervous system expert and embodiment coach Olivia Marie for a transformative conversation about capacity, self-trust, and nervous system regulation. Olivia unpacks the difference between true expansion and chronic override, and how so many high-achieving women are living at full capacity—yet still trying to do more.Together, they explore what it means to live a self-led life, why “normal” is just a reflection of what we’ve been exposed to, and how reclaiming your nervous system is a revolutionary act. Whether you’re constantly overwhelmed, feeling disconnected from your own needs, or simply curious about how to create more spaciousness in your life, this episode offers both insight and invitation.Key TakeawaysBurnout is feedback, not failure—and it often points to patterns of chronic override.The “Starbucks Cup” analogy helps visualize how full most nervous systems already are before life adds more stress.Nervous system regulation creates capacity for presence, discernment, and deeper self-leadership.Boundaries aren’t walls—they’re invitations for more aligned connection and energy flow.“Normal” is a moving target, shaped by conditioning—not truth.Tiny moments of self-abandonment add up, and recognizing them is the first step toward reclaiming power.You can hold duality—empowerment and fear, clarity and confusion, expansion and stillness can coexist.—Host Emily Paulsen is an accomplished entrepreneur and happily childfree woman shining a light on the often overshadowed childfree-by-choice perspective. Whether interviewing innovative experts or positioning leaders to scale through her Brand Studio, Electric Collab, Emily’s power lies in allowing people to feel seen and celebrated for who they are . She’s spent years honing the ability to deeply understand and amplify others in an honest, high-impact way. Learn more about Emily on her website: www.curiouslifeofachildfreewoman.com  And connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiouslifeofachildfreewoman/ —The guest on this episode is Olivia Marie, a doctor with a degree in psychology and a deep expertise in nervous system regulation, business energetics, and wealth expansion. She has helped high-level entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders transform their experience of success—not through force or hustle, but by mastering deep nervous system recalibration.Her signature Rapid Rewire Technique helps women move past subconscious blocks, expand their capacity to receive, and scale their businesses in a way that feels effortless, aligned, and deeply fulfilling. Olivia built her own 7+ figure empire in under 2.5 years—not through burnout, but by regulating her nervous system to hold more. Now, she teaches others to do the same.Her work redefines wealth as more than just money—it’s aliveness, love, fulfillment, bliss, and joy. She believes that true success isn’t about pushing harder, but about expanding your ability to receive.Learn More about Olivia on her website: https://www.keepupwithliv.com/Connect with her on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/keepupwithliv/ And listen to her Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/beyond-limits-with-olivia-marie/id1529358695 

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