I was so honored to be a guest on Amber Smith’s podcast, The Abundant Heart, for an episode all about nervous system regulation for entrepreneurs — one of my favorite topics to explore.
If you’re not familiar with Amber’s work, she’s a grounded, wise business coach and the author of Quiet Wealth. What I love about her approach (and why I listen to her podcast myself) is that she combines strategy and energy in such a calm, authentic way. There’s no hype, no flash — just depth, wisdom, and leadership that feels genuinely regulating to be around. She’s someone I look up to as an example of what’s possible when you build success your own way.
In this episode, Amber and I dive into how your nervous system drives every decision you make — in business and beyond — and how so many entrepreneurs unintentionally override their bodies in the name of “productivity.” We talk about what happens when stress becomes your default operating system, and how to create daily rhythms that bring your body and business back into harmony.
Tune in to learn about:
- How your nervous system impacts your business decisions
- Why stress and burnout aren’t just mindset issues — they’re body signals
- Early red flags that your body is overwhelmed (and what to do about them)
- Simple tools and rituals to re-regulate your energy
- What it means to build a sustainable business that your body can actually sustain
Listen to Episode 231: Nervous System Regulation with Heidi Weiland
on The Abundant Heart podcast by Amber Smith.
If you’re a sensitive or soul-led entrepreneur, I think you’ll love this one.
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