Welcome to Nurturing Resilience, where your host, Lesha Nelson weaves together the worlds of somatics, science + energy to nurture a deeper connection to yourself. From guests storytelling rights of passage that catalyzed their resiliency, to nervous system + mind-body health education, to deep contemplation on topics such as cultivating connection to ourselves and others in a complex world. Lesha is an occupational therapist, somatic bodyworker, attachment specialist, and baby whisperer with over 20 years of experience with mind-body connection and supporting matrescence.
Nurturing Resilience
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Welcome to Nurturing Resilience, where your host, Lesha Nelson weaves together the worlds of somatics, science + energy to nurture a deeper connection to yourself. From guests storytelling rights of passage that catalyzed their resiliency, to nervous system + mind-body health education, to deep contemplation on topics such as cultivating connection to ourselves and others in a complex world. Lesha is an occupational therapist, somatic bodyworker, attachment specialist, and baby whisperer with over 20 years of experience with mind-body connection and supporting matrescence.
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Recent Episodes
May 25, 2026
We Aren't The Same Every Day w/ Shara Jackson Harper
<p>What if the problem isn’t that you’re inconsistent… but that you were never meant to be the same every day?</p><p>In this conversation, I sit down with mental health therapist, childbirth educator, doula, and mother of five <strong>Shara Jackson Harper</strong> to explore the intersection of hormones, nervous system health, motherhood, and life transitions. This conversation felt both validating and expansive, especially in a world that asks us to perform with the same capacity every single day.</p><p>We talk about the realities of cyclical living, how stress and cortisol shape our emotional experiences, and why so many women feel like they’re failing when their bodies may actually be asking for something different.</p><p>This conversation also moves into pregnancy, postpartum, caregiving, self-trust, and the cultural pressures that make rest feel impossible.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul><li>Why women are <strong>not meant to feel the same every day</strong></li><li>The four phases of the menstrual cycle and how they impact mood, energy, communication, and capacity</li><li>How hormones and the nervous system work together (and sometimes against us)</li><li>Why cortisol hits differently depending on where you are in your cycle</li><li>What actually happens hormonally after birth and why postpartum can feel so emotionally intense</li><li>The nervous system cost of modern motherhood, overstimulation, and productivity culture</li><li>Rest as a biological need and not a luxury</li><li>Mom guilt, self-trust, and learning to listen to your body </li><li>Why repair matters more than perfection in parenting</li><li>Community, play, and connection as nervous system medicine</li></ul><p>One of my favorite reminders from this conversation:</p><p><strong>“Rest is productive.”</strong></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered why some days you feel clear, social, and energized and other days everything feels like too muchthis episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Shara: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/growthinherseasons/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/growthinherseasons/</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://growthinherseasons.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://growthinherseasons.com/</a></p><p>Link to all of her awesome downloads and resources: <a href="https://linktr.ee/sharalea?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGna9XxC6MU_i--FZyOLHU4fPqENmUemrxTQHcxA9NtLu_4GvHZhlG4sulvavc_aem_eB46ADTgPmtFx74qn21_Qw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://linktr.ee/sharalea?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGna9XxC6MU_i--FZyOLHU4fPqENmUemrxTQHcxA9NtLu_4GvHZhlG4sulvavc_aem_eB46ADTgPmtFx74qn21_Qw</a></p><p><br></p><p>Work with and support Lesha: </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lesha__nelson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/lesha__nelson/</a></p><p><a href="www.leshanelson.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.leshanelson.com</a></p>
December 31, 2025
Birth, Blame & the Myth of Spiritual Readiness w/ Annalee Muse
<p>In this episode of Nurturing Resilience, host Lesha Nelson speaks with Annalee Muse, a birth worker and doula, about her journey through birth experiences, the impact of societal narratives on birthing individuals, and the importance of community and connection in the birthing process. They discuss the role of spirituality, the significance of birth story medicine, and the need for ritual and ceremony in navigating the complexities of motherhood. Annalee shares her insights on healing from birth trauma and offers advice for expecting mothers, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and learning in the postpartum period.</p><p><br></p><p>Main Takeaways:</p><ul><li>Anna Lee's journey into birth work began after her own challenging birth experiences.</li><li>The societal narrative often blames birthing individuals for outcomes that are beyond their control.</li><li>Spirituality and preparation are important, but they cannot guarantee specific birth outcomes.</li><li>Birth story medicine helps individuals process their experiences and find healing.</li><li>Community support is crucial for navigating the complexities of birth and postpartum.</li><li>Ritual and ceremony can play a significant role in honoring the birthing experience.</li><li>Social media can create unrealistic expectations around birth and motherhood.</li><li>Healing from birth trauma is a long process that requires time and self-compassion.</li><li>Expecting mothers should focus on learning how to mother rather than performing perfectly.</li><li>Acknowledging the gray areas in birth experiences can lead to deeper understanding and healing.</li></ul><p>Work with Annalee: </p><p><a href="https://musebirth.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://musebirth.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/muse.birth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/muse.birth/</a></p><p>Work with Lesha: </p><p><a href="https://www.leshanelson.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.leshanelson.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lesha__nelson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/lesha__nelson/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Anna Lee's Journey</p><p>02:04 Exploring Birth Experiences and Spirituality</p><p>04:05 The Complexity of Birth Narratives</p><p>05:57 Navigating Birth Expectations and Reality</p><p>09:56 Cultural Perspectives on Birth Outcomes</p><p>12:28 The Role of Birth Story Medicine</p><p>14:34 Understanding the Nuances of Birth Preparation</p><p>20:26 The Impact of Social Media on Birth Narratives</p><p>27:25 Earning Worthiness in Motherhood</p><p>35:28 Advice for New Mothers in Postpartum</p><p>38:44 The Influence of AI on Birth Support</p><p>42:30 Environmental Impact of AI and Human Connection</p><p>45:18 The Importance of Initiation and Knowledge in Birth</p><p>47:50 The Role of Ceremony and Ritual in Healing</p><p>49:47 Navigating Spiritual Practices in Birth</p><p>53:18 Presence and Authenticity in Rituals</p><p>56:17 Preparing for Birth: Personal Reflections and Insights</p><p>01:00:51 Processing Birth Trauma and Personal Growth</p><p>01:06:52 Unraveling Beliefs Around Birth Experiences</p><p>01:11:29 The Journey of Healing and Support in Birth</p><p><br></p>
November 19, 2025
The Golden Hour: Healing Birth When it Doesn’t go as Planned w/ Briana Georjae
<p>What happens when the golden hour is missed? When the first imprint we carry is one of separation and rupture- not safety or skin-to-skin?</p><p>In this episode, we explore the blueprint of connection we’re born with and what’s possible when that blueprint is interrupted. I begin by sharing some personal reflections on being born via C-section and how that shaped my own attachment patterns. Then I’m joined by Briana Georjae, practitioner, doula, and guide, who shares her story of being separated from her mother at birth and the lifelong healing that followed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Together, we explore:<br /></p><ul><li>When something goes out of plan, how can we shift our perspectives that something happened for us. </li><li>Recognizing your power can transform experiences.</li><li>There is a blueprint in nature that can guide us.</li><li>The innate intelligence runs through all living things.</li></ul><ul><li>Communication with our life force fosters resilience and understanding our connection to creation is vital.</li></ul><ul><li>What it means to respond to rupture with power and presence</li><p><br /></p></ul><p>This is a conversation about the places we begin, the patterns we inherit, and the possibility of reconnecting with our bodies, our babies, and the blueprints written in nature itself.</p><p><br /></p><p>About Briana:<br />Briana Georjae serves from the critical need to preserve and foster the innate intelligence of women’s bodies. Within a traditional, intuitive, and woman-led container, she offers herbal consultations, holistic womb care, psychedelic integration, and doula services.</p><p>Work with Briana: <a href="https://www.heirlooms.love/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.heirlooms.love/</a></p><p>Work with Lesha: <a href="https://www.leshanelson.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.leshanelson.com</a></p><p><br /></p><p>keywords: power, response, blueprint, innate intelligence, life force, nature, communication, self-awareness, creation, energy, golden hour, birth trauma resolution</p>
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