From high-functioning burnout to quiet disconnection in the body, this episode explores why so many women feel “fine” on the outside, yet chronically tense, exhausted, or overwhelmed underneath.

Hosts Judy Daghestani and Tamara Khoury sit down with Constanze Witzel, Frankfurt-born, Dubai-based trauma-informed somatic coach and breathwork facilitator, to unpack what nervous system regulation actually means, beyond trends, performative healing, or surface-level wellness.

Together, they explore how stress, trauma, and modern life live in the body, why many women move through life in a state of functional freeze, and how true healing begins with safety, not force, discipline, or optimization. Constanze shares her own journey through early instability, modeling, and spiritual bypassing, and explains why embodiment, gentleness, and awareness are the missing pieces for many high-achieving women.

This conversation reframes healing as a process of listening rather than fixing and offers grounded tools that can be integrated into real life, not just retreats or perfect routines.

In this episode, we explore: – What the nervous system really is and how it shapes daily life – Somatic healing vs performative wellness trends – Why women burn out in their 30s despite “doing everything right” – Functional freeze, over-stimulation, and chronic tension – The role of safety in trauma-informed healing – Why intensity (ice baths, forceful breathwork) can backfire for women – Somatic breathwork explained in plain language – Micro practices that support regulation in work, family, and relationships – Technology, AI, and why human presence still matters

At its core, this episode is a reminder that your body isn’t broken, it’s responding intelligently to the world around you. Healing doesn’t require becoming someone else. It starts with remembering how to feel safe inside yourself.

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