This Somatic Life #7 - Nervous System Regulation & Breaking the Anxiety Cycle with Dr Kaitlin Harkess

I am so excited to share this episode with you! 🎉 I sat down with the incredible Dr Kaitlin Harkess—Clinical Psychologist, yoga teacher, and host of Wisdom for Wellbeing—to talk all things anxiety, nervous system regulation, and her brand-new book The Somatic Workbook for Nervous System Regulation and Anxiety Management.

We chat about the “anxiety cycle”, the difference between self-soothing and true self-care, and simple, practical tools you can actually use when life feels overwhelming. Dr Kaitlin’s approach is so compassionate and real—this conversation honestly felt like a big exhale. 💛

If you’ve ever wanted to understand your nervous system better or find new ways to bring calm into your day, this episode is definitely for you.

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💛 Connect with Dr Kaitlin:

• Website: www.drkaitlin.com
• Instagram: @drkaitlin

📖 Pre-order (before October 13th 2025) The Somatic Workbook at the following links and remember to register your purchase at drkaitlin.com/somaticworkbook to receive your bonus!

• Amazon Australia 
• Pesi Publishing 
• Amazon US 

 🎙️ Listen to Dr Kaitlin's podcast: Wisdom for Wellbeing on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

🎙 Follow me on Instagram: @drkimberleygarrard
💌 Got ideas for future episodes? Drop me a DM or email thissomaticlife@gmail.com

Thanks for listening—I hope you have a beautiful day. 💫