Lemons and Pineapples
On the Lemons and Pineapples podcast, no-nonsense life coach & entrepreneur Emma O'Brien shares inspirational stories, tried & tested tools and amazing guest interviews to guide you on your self development journey.
Learn how to shift your mindset and change your life for the better with fun and entertaining weekly episodes that will help you live on the lighter side of life.
Lemons and Pineapples
S4-Episode 7: How to Regulate Your Nervous System & Build Resilience with HeartMath
In this episode of Lemons and Pineapples, I dive into the fascinating world of the nervous system and why learning to regulate it is the key to building resilience, reducing stress, and reclaiming your sense of calm.
I explain the science behind the autonomic nervous system, the difference between fight-or-flight and rest-and-digest, and how modern stressors (like endless emails and work deadlines) keep us stuck in survival mode. I also share how tools from HeartMath—a science-backed system for emotional regulation—can help you shift out of stress and into calm on demand.
You’ll learn why chronic stress impacts sleep, decision-making, and even physical health, and how regulating your nervous system can improve everything from productivity to relationships.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- The two branches of your autonomic nervous system—and why they matter
- How chronic stress traps you in fight-or-flight mode
- The role of cortisol (stress hormone) vs. DHEA (repair and recovery hormone)
- Why most adults were never taught emotional literacy—and how that affects resilience
- How HeartMath tools retrain your nervous system to access calm when you need it most
- The link between heart rate variability and resilience
- Why nervous system regulation is essential for focus, productivity, and long-term health
Resources & Links Mentioned
- 🌿 6-Week Nervous System Reset Coaching Program
– Learn practical HeartMath tools to regulate stress and build resilience - 📞 Book a Free Connection Call
- 📲 Connect with Emma on Instagram: @emmaobriencoach
If you’re done playing small and ready to lead yourself — you’re in the right place.
I’m Emma O’Brien — Martha Beck trained and certified life coach, HeartMath practitioner, and shamanic healer helping high-achieving women stop second-guessing themselves and finally trust their own voice.
Through nervous system re-calibration, strategic coaching, and deep energetic work, I help you move from self-doubt to self-trust so you can create a life you actually want to be in — no external approval required.
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