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Why changing the state of your nervous system can change your life (and how to do it)
1 hour 9 minutes Posted Apr 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
-  Why so many women reach midlife feeling exhausted, disconnected and like they’re not enjoying being themselves
Why you keep saying yes to things you don’t want to do even when you promised yourself you’d start setting boundaries
How to recognise when your body is gearing up for conflict before you even realise it
-  Why constantly staying busy and productive can actually be a sign your body is stuck in stress mode
-  Why some days you feel flat, foggy and completely unmotivated no matter how much you try to push through
Why people-pleasing feels automatic and how your body learns to prioritise everyone else over you
What it actually feels like when you are calm, clear-headed and fully yourself
How to identify the things that reliably bring you back to your most calm and connected self
Ways to shift how you feel in your body when you’re overwhelmed, reactive or shut down
How learning this changes the way you respond to stress, relationships and everyday life
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What if the reason you feel overwhelmed, reactive or completely drained isn’t about willpower at all?
Today’s guest has taught me how to recognise what’s happening in my body and stop trying to think my way through everything… and the results have been incredible.
I’ve become more patient, more playful, less in my head and more present with my loved ones. And because of that - my relationships have improved SO much.
I want this for you too - so today I’m chatting with Jay Fields, the coach that taught me how to have a good experience being myself.
Key moments:
If you want to connect with Jay, head over to her website www.jaymoonfields.com or over on IG @heywaitwithjay
You can listen to Hey Wait! Podcast here.
Follow along and see the behind the scenes over at @sarahrusbatch 
Join my latest Alcohol Free Challenge here - https://programs.sarahrusbatch.com/alcohol-reset-challenge?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic%20social&utm_campaign=april+reset+challenge&utm_content=promotional
and find out more about my other programs here - https://sarahrusbatch.com/ 
If you want to join a space where women feel safe to be seen, ask the questions they don’t always say out loud and connect with others going through the same as you, join my free Facebook group, Women’s Wellbeing Collective here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/342319476897067 
And if changing your relationship with alcohol is something you want to explore further, you can find my book Beyond Booze on Audible, Spotify, Kindle and Amazon. Click the link here - https://sarahrusbatch.com/beyond-booze