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Simple Somatic Healing, Nervous System Regulation, and Stress Management Using Creative Self Care

Crystal McLain
Nervous System Regulation
Nervous System
Self-Care
Burnout
Creative Self Care
The Uprising
Trauma
Amygdala
Crystal Mclain
Uprising
ADHD
Oppression
Neuroscience
Patreon
Functional Freeze
Neuroplasticity
Activism
Social Justice
Capitalism
Stress

You're not broken. You're burned out, dysregulated, and running without a manual. Creative Self Care with Crystal McLain is a podcast about nervous system literacy, radical self-reclamation, and what it actually looks like to take care of yourself in a world designed to exhaust you.

Crystal McLain is a somatic practitioner and nervous system educator who is passionate about empowering women with... more

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We talk about numbness, shutdown, and functional freeze as a nervous system state of hypoarousal that can make life feel flat and hard to engage with. We challenge the “I’m lazy” story and share a practical reframe that helps you st... more

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We name the full-body experience of rage and treat it as a protective signal from the nervous system rather than a personal failure. We unpack why anger can feel terrifying, what it costs to stay “polite,” and how to process rage in... more

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Doomscrolling can trap us in guilt because looking away feels like betrayal, even as our bodies buckle under constant crisis. We name this as compassion fatigue spreading beyond helping professions and share a path to care sustainab... more

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We name the “polite body” and how it trains us to clamp down on breath, needs, anger, and joy until we feel burnt out, anxious, or numb. We connect the dots between nervous system imprinting and creative self-care, then offer simple... more

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Crystal McLain
Host of the show, introducing concepts and guiding the audience through nervous system regulation techniques. Host and creator of the show, The Uprising / crystalmclaincreative.com. Host of the podcast, Nervous System Education / Somatic Practitioner. Host and creator, Crystal McLain Creative. Host of the show focused on nervous system literacy and self-care, Self-Help/Wellness community.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Refreshing Insights!

    I love the view of the world Crystal brings through her insights and thought provoking podcast Creative Self Care. It's a delicious combination of sweet and salty! (My FAVE episode is Misconceptions of a Positive Mindset!) It's an ideal listen when you need a browser / brain refresh from the challenges of being human.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goddess Ande
    United States2 years ago
  • Best way to introduce 2021

    I am beyond excited for this. Crystal’s knowledge, creativity, and most importantly humor—eloquently packaged up to deliver such an important message. I cannot wait for the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RunTherapy
    United States6 years ago

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Strong sense of community and actionable tools for regulation.
Clear, practical neuroscience and mindful self-care guidance.
Honest, no-bullshit approach to burnout and healing.

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A show focused on nervous system literacy, radical self-reclamation, and practical tools for managing stress and trauma through Creative Self Care. Episodes blend neuroscience, somatic practices, and personal storytelling to reframe burnout, regulation, and self-care as accessible, justice-minded work. A distinctive thread is community-first healing via the Uprising, with a clear aim to empower listeners—often women—to reclaim energy and agency without toxic positivity or bypasses. The mix of science, lived experience, and actionable routines makes it useful for those seeking sustainable self-regulation and a supportive community around mental well-being and social justice.

Notable strengths include a concrete toolkit for everyday regulati... more

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