Calm Your Nervous System: Simple Daily Practices for When You're Wired, Hangry, or Too Busy to Rest | Nadia Narain & Katia Narain Phillips

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<p dir="ltr">A tongue-in-cheek jaw release, a 30-second shake-off, and a two-finger trick that tells your body it's safe. Plus: why scrolling feels relaxing but isn't.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.nadianarain.com/">Nadia Narain</a> and <a href="https://www.katianarainphillips.com/">Katia Narain Phillips</a> are the authors of the international bestsellers <a href= "https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/self-care-for-the-real-world_9781419736773/"> Self-Care for The Real World</a> and <a href= "https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/16174?srsltid=AU7gw4VUI4ht1C-XNoXFMtXTySx6U_YBHSVlmv1Y9_5QvY-9hEgfv_la"> Rituals for Every Day</a>. Their most recent book, <a href= "https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/467932/glimmers-by-phillips-nadia-narain-and-katia-narain/9780241739426"> Glimmers: Tiny Moments to Transform Your Life</a>, was published in January 2026.<strong><br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why staying calm all the time isn't actually the goal</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The sneaky state that masquerades as rest</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to find glimmers in even the most ordinary moments</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why glimmers turn out to be contagious</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The odd little trick for releasing tension you didn't know you carried</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What animals know about stress that we've forgotten</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How your field of vision talks to your nervous system</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why your chores might be a secret meditation practice</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What rushing does to even the best of intentions</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why leaving dishes in the sink can be a sign of progress</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The overlooked basics behind so much everyday stress</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why rest isn't one-size-fits-all</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What it means to reparent yourself</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr">This episode is sponsored by:<br /> <br /> Cash App: Download Cash App Today: <a href= "https://click.cash.app/ui6m/oh9jnxlq">click.cash.app/ui6m/oh9jnxlq</a> #CashAppPod.</p> <p dir="ltr">Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit <a href= "http://cash.app/legal/podcast">cash.app/legal/podcast</a> for full disclosures.</p> <p dir="ltr">Planet Visionaries: In partnership with The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative, listen to or watch Planet Visionaries wherever you get your podcasts.</p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p>