Shine the Spotlight: The Psychology of Health & Business
Shine the Spotlight is a podcast about how we actually function as humans — in our health, our work, and the lives we’re trying to build. My name is Nichi Morrin, clinical psychologist, writer, lifestyle architect, and entrepreneur. I explore the psychology behind health, business, and sustainable success.
Each episode brings practical, real-world conversations at the intersection of:
Applied psychology and human behaviour
Invisible health, energy, and nervous system regulation
Business psychology, leadership, and doing work smarter — not harder
Building freedom, meaning, and a life that supports you, not just your output
This is not therapy — and it’s not hustle culture.
It’s about understanding how your mind and nervous system shape your health, your choices, and your ability to create a life and business that actually works for you.
Whether you’re a founder, professional, creative, or high-functioning human who knows there has to be a better way to live and work, Shine the Spotlight offers insight, language, and perspective to help you move forward — without burning yourself out or abandoning what matters.
Because success shouldn’t cost your health. And a good life shouldn’t be postponed.
Shine the Spotlight: The Psychology of Health & Business
Ep. 14: Wired but Exhausted - Taming a Hyperactive Nervous System
In this episode of the Sustainable Success Series, Nichi dives deep into the impact of a hyperactive nervous system—a state where the body is stuck in overdrive, running on stress hormones instead of sustainable energy. If you feel constantly anxious, wired but exhausted, struggle with digestion, fatigue, brain fog, or hormonal imbalances, your nervous system may be stuck in fight-or-flight mode.
We explore:
- What a hyperactive nervous system is and how it hijacks your body and mind.
- The connection between chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, and conditions like POTS, hypermobility, PCOS, fibromyalgia, ADHD, trauma, and long COVID, etc.
- Why so many people post-COVID are experiencing worsened fatigue, anxiety, gut issues, sleep disturbances, and hormonal imbalances.
- How to retrain your nervous system to restore balance and stop feeling stuck in survival mode.
Key Takeaways:
🔹 A hyperactive nervous system = chronic stress mode. Your body is running on adrenaline and cortisol, making it hard to rest and recover.
🔹 Common symptoms include: Anxiety, fatigue, gut issues, sleep disturbances, hormonal imbalances, brain fog, and difficulty relaxing.
🔹 Post-COVID, more people than ever are stuck in this state. The global trauma of the pandemic has left many with lingering nervous system dysregulation.
🔹 You can retrain your nervous system. Healing starts with nervous system regulation techniques, including:
- Breathwork: Box breathing, extended exhales.
- Vagus nerve stimulation: Humming, singing, gargling.
- Gentle movement: Yoga, stretching, walking, shaking exercises.
- Creating a safe environment: Reducing overstimulation, adjusting lighting, using grounding techniques.
- Mindset shifts: Reframing stress and creating micro-moments of calm.
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If you’re struggling with chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, sleep issues, fatigue, etc., this live and interactive program is for you! It includes:
✅ Weekly coaching sessions
✅ Tools to regulate your nervous system and build resilience
✅ Practical strategies to create sustainable success in your life
📌 Join the program & help your nervous system slow down, feel safe, and reclaim your energy - The link to find out more is:
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Previous Intro and Outro music: Inspirational Acoustic - Organic Harmony by Sonican; and Andrii Poradovskyi from Pixabay. Current music: levgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay.
Disclaimer: This content is general in nature and intended for educational purposes only. It is not deemed as psychological treatment and does not replace the advice from your health professional or need for psychological treatment.