Think stress is just part of ambition?

Sheridan Ruth shows how fear, childhood patterns, and ignoring your body’s signals fuel exhaustion—and how somatic intelligence combined with nervous system regulation can bioharmonize your energy for meaningful, sustainable success.

Sheridan Ruth is a bestselling author of Somatic Intelligence for Success & a Nervous System Specialist. She created Body Based Business®, a coaching model that merges somatic tools, nervous system wisdom & business strategy to help clients reduce burnout, build confidence & grow sustainable businesses. Her mission is to empower entrepreneurs to create cultural change with resilience & creativity.

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• Many people secretly fear success because of judgment, outgrowing friends, or being overly visible
• Tuning into your body’s yes/no cues guides decisions & avoids self sabotage & burnout
• We learn to ignore gut feelings for social acceptance, but unlearning this helps us thrive as adults
• Doing energy boosting activities actually depletes us if we’re not aligned internally with our actions
• Untangling subconscious fears & beliefs gives clarity, calm, & more energy for big goals
• Top performers succeed by trusting their gut even when facts look different after building self awareness
• Trying to rationalize away internal conflict uses energy & doesn’t resolve root causes of tension
• Recognizing & sharing shame with safe people helps us move through guilt or feelings of not being enough
• Checking in with yourself throughout the day builds body awareness & helps spot patterns that need attention
• Knowing exactly what you want & why directs your energy & aligns your nervous system with success

0:00 Introduction

01:02 Why success & stress feel connected

04:10 What somatic intelligence really means

5:26 How to tune into your body’s signals

08:29 Patterns that drive burnout & overwork

26:56 Practical somatic tools for everyday life

54:02 Relationships & resources for lasting change

• Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8-qXuAC1_ec
• Full episode show notes: outliyr.com/227

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