Enter the Green Zone Podcast

About Enter the Green Zone Podcast

Join Vicky and Pier Westra as they embark on a transformative journey from the "Red Zone" of stress and anxiety to the uplifting "Green Zone," where life is filled with positivity, hope, and immeasurable joy. As parents of a daughter on the Autism Spectrum, Vicky and Pier have navigated unique challenges and have emerged with valuable insights that they are eager to share. In this heartfelt and inspiring podcast, they offer practical tools and techniques for embracing a more fulfilling life, while welcoming esteemed guests who bring their own wisdom and resources for living in the Green Zone. Tune in to discover a community of support, resilience, and optimism, as we explore how to turn life's challenges into opportunities for growth and happiness. www.neuro-shifts.org

Publisher

Vicky Westra

Category

health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jan 2021

Latest episode

29 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jan 2026

   Episode 7: From Survival Mode to the Green Zone

   What does it take to move from surviving to truly thriving? In this episode, Vicky and her guest explore the lived experience of chronic stress, nervous system dysregulation, and the slow, meaningful journey toward safety and balance. Through honest reflection and practical insight, they discuss how survival mode takes hold, why it's so common, and what helps us begin creating the conditions for regulation, connection, and growth. This conversation is a reminder that thriving isn't about pushing harder — it's about feeling safe enough to grow.

2. 

   26 Aug 2025

   Episode 6 - Raising Resilience: The Green Zone for Our Children

   In this episode of Enter the Green Zone, Vicki and Peer explore the powerful impact parents’ emotional wellbeing has on their children. They share how modeling calm, resilience, and self-awareness helps kids develop emotional awareness, reduce anxiety, and discover their own path to the “green zone.” This conversation is a heartfelt reminder that when we choose peace, our children learn to shine.

3. 

   19 Aug 2025

   Episode 5 - Choosing Joy: The Path from Stress to the Green Zone

   In this episode, Vicki and Peer share their journey of moving from emotional overwhelm in the “red zone” to finding balance, resilience, and joy in the “green zone.” Through honesty, reflection, and practical shifts, they reveal how choosing inner peace transforms not only their own lives, but also their relationships and the well-being of their daughter. This conversation is an uplifting reminder that even in our hardest seasons, there is always a path back to light, ease, and hope.

Who has been a guest on Enter the Green Zone Podcast

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• Vicky Cariño
• Pier Cariño
• Vicky
• Pier
• Haley Moss

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