Hello Body Nervous System Reset
Hello Blue Heron community,
Today I want to support those of you who find yourselves often in your head — overthinking, anxious, or on edge.
I’m Danielle, and I’m hopping on the Blue Heron blog to share a little support from my corner of the therapeutic world. I’m a hypnotherapist and somatic practitioner who helps (primarily) women move out of stress and into grounded calm — shifting from anxious thoughts and high cortisol to a more regulated, confident, and easeful state of being.
This work isn’t just about feeling better in the moment (though that’s a bonus!). As your nervous system begins to regulate, a few incredible things start to happen:
⭐️ Hormones come into better balance
⭐️ Relationships feel safer and more connected
⭐️ Life begins to feel fruitful, not overwhelming
Personally, I’m a “Yes please!” to all of the above — and I imagine you are too.
To begin supporting you on this journey, I’m gifting you a free 8-minute guided nervous system reset called Hello Body— designed to help you drop back into your body, breathe more deeply, and build a sense of inner safety.
Click here to access the free practice
(It’s not hypnosis — it’s a simple somatic regulation tool - think meditation like.)
A few more tools to support you:
Nervous System 101
Your nervous system runs throughout your entire body and acts as a communication highway between your mind and body. It helps you respond to the world around you — and it has two main states:
1. Fight or Flight (Sympathetic State)
When your nervous system senses stress or threat — even from something like a full inbox or anxious thought — it moves into what's called the sympathetic state, commonly known as fight or flight.
This might look like:
Racing heart or palpitations
Shallow breathing
Overthinking
Trouble sleeping or relaxing
Irritability or feeling on edge
It’s your body’s way of saying:
“I don’t feel safe right now.”
2. Rest and Digest (Parasympathetic State)
When your nervous system feels safe, it shifts into the parasympathetic state, also known as rest and digest. This is where your body heals, repairs, and regulates.
In this state, you may notice:
A sense of calm and presence
Deeper, more restful sleep
Slower heart rate
Improved digestion and hormone balance
A clearer, more creative and focused mind
Learning to support your nervous system — and spending more time in this state — can make a huge difference to how you feel: emotionally, physically, and hormonally.
Everyday, Preventative Support
These practices help keep your nervous system regulated and resilient over time:
Surround yourself with people who make you feel at ease
Balance your blood sugar (think: protein before caffeine)
Cut back on alcohol and caffeine — both can spike stress
Take the first and last hour of your day off screens
Listen to the Hello Body recording to cultivate a daily connection to yourself
In-the-Moment Regulation
When you feel anxious, overstimulated, or on edge, try these tools to help your body shift into calm:
Physiological sigh — a long inhale, a short top-up inhale, then a long sigh out (in through the nose, out through the mouth)
Cold therapy — place ice cubes or cold water on the back of your neck or wrists
4:6 breathing — inhale for 4 counts, exhale for 6 (longer exhales help signal safety)
Grounding — place your feet flat on the ground (or imagine they are) and connect to the earth beneath you
These simple practices send a clear message to your body:
“You’re safe. You can settle now.”
Try one today and I’d love to hear how it goes!
I hope these tools offer you a sense of support and can help you create more peace in your day-to-day life. If you’d like further guidance or support, you can find me here:
Instagram: @daniellehattonn
Email: hello@daniellehatton.com
Book a consultation: https://bookdaniellehatton.as.me
And if you have any questions about anything I shared above, please feel free to reach out!
With love,
Danielle Hatton
Hypnotherapist & Somatic Practitioner