In this special meditative episode of In Your Bones™, Vivian guides you through a walking practice designed to help you drop out of your head and back into your body.

This isn't about "going for a walk."
This is about walking with intention.

Whether you're walking through the woods, around your block, or just pacing your backyard — this practice helps you regulate your nervous system, re-anchor into your senses, and remember what it feels like to move forward with clarity (not urgency).

This is the reset you need as we close out the year, reflect on what we've carried, and step into what's next.

What You'll Experience:

• A guided walk you can return to anytime you feel disconnected or dysregulated
• Breathwork, affirmations, and somatic cues woven into each step
• A body-based reset to mark transitions between seasons or chapters
• Nervous system regulation through slow movement and sensory awareness

This Episode Is For You If:

• You've been feeling scattered, stuck, or overstimulated
• You're craving a reset that's gentle and grounding
• You want to feel more present in your body and more clear in your direction
• You're reflecting on the year and ready to step forward with intention

Listener Invitation:

Walk it. Then tell me what shifted. Post on Instagram or tag @daywithviv — I want to hear how this landed.

Coming Up Next Episode:
Neural Habits: Gratitude, Movement & the Brain's Rewiring Process

We'll explore how small daily actions — gratitude, gentle movement, intentional rest — create big changes in your brain and body over time.

You'll learn the science behind why repetition rewires your nervous system's safety signals, and how to build habits that actually stick.

🔗 Connect with Vivian:

• Website: https://www.daywithviv.com/
• Instagram: @daywithviv
• YouTube: @scoliofitness
• Get your free guide: 5 Simple Stretches for Your Spine

💌 Loved this episode? Share it with someone whose body could use this conversation.
💬 Have a question or topic you want Vivian to explore? DM her or drop a voice note @daywithviv

Disclaimer:
Everything shared on this podcast is meant for education and awareness — not medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or wellness routines.

We’ve all been there — that bloated, uncomfortable feeling after a meal. But what if it’s not actually about what you ate... and more about how and when you ate it?

In this episode of In Your Bones™, Vivian shares how years of chasing supplements and biohacks led her back to the wisdom she grew up with — warm food, slow meals, and mindful eating. From her Vietnamese roots to the latest neuroscience, she unpacks why eating seasonally and supporting your nervous system can completely transform your digestion, mood, and energy.

You’ll learn how your gut is constantly talking to your brain, why stress and artificial light can wreck your digestion, and how returning to warmth, rhythm, and connection can heal your gut from the inside out.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why your gut struggles in winter (and how cold foods signal stress to your body)
• How your brain and gut communicate through the vagus nerve
• The circadian connection between light, melatonin, and digestion
• Why warm, slow, connected meals improve gut health and emotional balance
• 5 daily practices to support your gut-brain axis — no supplements required

This Episode Is For You If:

• You’ve been feeling bloated, sluggish, or anxious — even with a “healthy” diet
• You’re curious about how Traditional Chinese Medicine meets neuroscience
• You want to understand your body’s seasonal rhythms and how to eat accordingly
• You’re ready to create a calmer, more connected relationship with food

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Workshop: Retrain Your Brain - Learn 3 neuro drills to activate your vagus nerve and improve digestion by shifting your body into “rest and digest.”
  • DM "WORKSHOP" on Instagram @daywithviv or email viv@daywithviv.com to save your spot.
• SCOLIOFITNESS™ — Vivian’s signature program blending physical therapy, neuroscience, and holistic movement for scoliosis and chronic pain. DM for details.

Coming Up Next Episode:
Get ready for a special Walking Meditation episode — designed to help you connect with your body and anchor back into your rhythm as we enter the new year.

🔗 Connect with Vivian:

• Website: https://www.daywithviv.com/
• Instagram: @daywithviv
• YouTube: @scoliofitness
• Get your free guide: 5 Simple Stretches for Your Spine

💌 Loved this episode? Share it with someone whose body could use this conversation.
💬 Have a question or topic you want Vivian to explore? DM her or drop a voice note @daywithviv

Disclaimer:
Everything shared on this podcast is meant for education and awareness — not medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or wellness routines.

You've been told "it's all in your head" — and honestly? It is.
Just not the way most people think it is.

In this episode, Vivian introduces the Threat Bucket — a mind-body metaphor for your nervous system's total load of stress and perceived threats.

Discover why your brain creates pain as protection (not punishment), how stress, past injuries, poor sleep, and even what you eat all pour into your bucket — and most importantly, how to empty it so your nervous system can finally relax and heal.

This isn't about what's wrong with your body. It's about what your brain perceives as threatening — and how you can teach it to feel safe again.

From sensory systems like vision and balance to the ripple effects of emotional stress, Vivian explains how your unique bucket fills up — and the practical steps to start emptying it.

What You'll Learn:

• What the Threat Bucket is — and why it's the key to understanding chronic pain
• How your brain accumulates stress, trauma, and sensory input to decide what's safe vs painful
• Why chronic pain persists even after your injury heals
• How vision, balance, and other sensory systems directly impact your posture, pain, and energy
• The first steps to emptying your Threat Bucket

This Episode Is For You If:

• You've tried stretching, massage, chiro, PT — and the relief only lasts a few days
• You want to understand the neuroscience behind why your body feels the way it does
• You're ready to stop treating symptoms and start addressing the root cause

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Workshop: Retrain Your Brain
  • Learn 3 simple neuro drills to help your brain feel safe again — so your body can finally relax, heal, and move without pain.
  • DM "WORKSHOP" on Instagram @daywithviv to save your spot.
• Curious to learn more about SCOLIOFITNESS™? — DM Vivian to learn more about her signature approach blending physical therapy, neuroscience, and mind-body healing for people with scoliosis and chronic pain.

Acknowledgements:

• Concepts of the Threat Bucket are inspired by the work of pain researcher Professor Lorimer Moseley's Threat Neuro-Matrix.
• Vivian’s approach to Applied and Postural Neurology has been shaped through mentorship and training with Next Level Neuro, The Movement Mentality, Z-Health Performance, The American Posture Institute, and PosturePro. She is also in progress toward becoming a Certified Postural Neurologist.

Coming Up Next Episode:

Next week, Vivian breaks down the science behind your microbiome, your mood, and how your gut health shapes your nervous system and emotional resilience — plus gut health tips to navigate the holidays.

🔗 Connect with Vivian:

• Website: https://www.daywithviv.com/
• Instagram: @daywithviv
• YouTube: @scoliofitness
• Get your free guide: 5 Simple Stretches for Your Spine

💌 Loved this episode? Share it with someone whose body could use this conversation.
💬 Have a question or topic you want Vivian to explore? DM her or drop a voice note @daywithviv

Disclaimer:
Everything shared on this podcast is meant for education and awareness — not medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or wellness routines.