What if your performance wasn't just about your mindset, but your mitochondria? What if quality of life came down to what's in—and around—your nervous system? In this episode, Ruth Pearce and Shannon Eastman sit down to explore the lived experience of Nervous System Intelligence through the lens of environment—both visible and invisible. From the fluorescent lights we ignore to the subtle electromagnetic fields that shape our biology, this conversation opens up a rarely-discussed dimension of performance, presence, and recovery. Together, they reflect on their personal 6-week journey using the SomaVedic device—what shifted, what didn't, and why it matters. Expect insights on:– How quality of life is a nervous system conversation – What your environment is doing to you (whether you believe it or not) – SomaVedic as a tool for coherence, recovery, and performance – The role of terrain in regulating state, capacity, and signal clarity This is a conversation for the curious, the skeptical, and those building a life with nervous system mastery at the center. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Ruth Pearce, JD, PMP, ACC is a speaker, author, and coach who brings the science of character strengths into leadership, team dynamics, and project management. With a background in law and over 25 years leading complex projects in financial services, Ruth now empowers professionals to thrive through Positive Psychology. She's the author of Be A Project Motivator: Unlock the Secrets of Strengths-Based Project Management and the founder of ALIVE, a methodology that helps individuals and teams flourish through Awareness, Learning, Inclusion, Validation, and Energy. Ruth is also a dedicated advocate for mental health, bringing a deeply human and heart-centered approach to professional development. Ruth Pearce on LinkedIn pearceinsights.com _____________________________________________________________________ Meet Shannon Eastman Shannon Eastman is a business growth strategist fluent in both boardroom dynamics and nervous system intelligence. With 25 years of experience scaling businesses across tech, finance, and regulated industries worldwide, she brings a systems-thinking approach to performance, leadership, and wellbeing. After five years studying the neurobiology of trauma, Jungian psychology, and polyvagal theory, Shannon now integrates nervous system intelligence into the way business gets done—through corporate pilots, strategic partnerships, and a global network of innovators driving this shift. Her work bridges performance and wellbeing, laying the groundwork for a more human, sustainable way to lead. www.shannoneastman.com Follow Shannon on LinkedIn ______________________________________________________________________ NEW: Nervous System Economy™ You'll hear us refer to the Nervous System Economy™ — a industry level educaiton initiative committed to integrating Nervous System Intelligence into business and leadership. You'll find more about this over here: www.nervoussystemeconomy.com _______________________________________________________________________ A Note on Safety Your mental health, wellbeing, and sense of safety matter deeply. Working with a trauma-informed practitioner can make a significant difference. While this podcast shares insights, reflections, and tools, it is not a substitute for professional support. If you're seeking a qualified practitioner, visit the Directory on our website. Our community includes psychologists, psychotherapists, and psychiatrists who work through a trauma-informed lens — often with a special interest in supporting professionals aged 40+ or working within organisations. _____________________________________________________________________ #WTTLO #WhoTurnedTheLightsOn #NervousSystemEconomy #CPTSD #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #40PlusProfessionals #Anxiety #TraumaRecovery #NervousSystemRegulation #WellbeingAtWork #Edutainment #NervousSystemBasics #NervousSystemInformedApproach #recovery, #stress, #anxiety, #CPTSD, #nervous system, #Nervous System Economy, #WTTLO, #Nervous System Intelligence, #Nervous System Literacy #Nervous System Economy, #Nervous System Intelligence, #Nervous System Faculty

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