March 12, 2025

Dr. Alex Pauley- Health and Wellness Expert

Dr. Alex Pauley- Health and Wellness Expert

Dr. Alex Pauley is a health coach, wellness expert, and professional speaker who specializing in embodiment practices, somatic movement, and nervous system regulation. Dr. Pauley shares her powerful journey from surviving a life-threatening illness to...

Dr. Alex Pauley is a health coach, wellness expert, and professional speaker who specializing in embodiment practices, somatic movement, and nervous system regulation.

Dr. Pauley shares her powerful journey from surviving a life-threatening illness to finding healing through embodiment practices and mindset shifts. She discusses practical techniques for managing stress, regulating the nervous system, and creating a more aligned life.  In this episode, Dr. Pauley shares about: 

  • Her own personal health journey:
    • Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 2
    • Experienced toxic epidermal necrolysis (a severe allergic reaction) at age 20
    • Lived with chronic health challenges throughout her 20s while pursuing education
    • Found healing through connecting with her body and purpose
  • The mind-body connection:
    • How chronic stress manifests as physical symptoms
    • Changing language from "battling" illness to "making peace" with your body
    • The importance of seeing yourself and your body as on the same team
  • Practical stress management techniques:
    • Somatic movement practices for releasing tension
    • Understanding the brain-body connection during stress responses
    • The power of bilateral stimulation for nervous system regulation
  • Breathwork practices:
    • Different types for different needs (activating, balancing, calming)
    • How breathing affects the vagus nerve and nervous system
    • Personalized approaches to finding what works for your body
  • Better sleep strategies:
    • Finding meaningful connection before bed
    • Mimicking how the brain naturally falls asleep
    • Breath techniques for better sleep quality

You can connect with Dr. Pauley through the following links: 

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Alex Pauley

Health and Wellness Expert, Professional Speaker

Dr. Alex Pauley is a health coach, wellness expert, and professional speaker who specializing in embodiment practices, somatic movement, and nervous system regulation.

Dr. Pauley experienced a journey of surviving a life-threatening illness at age 20, and found healing through embodiment practices and mindset shifts. In her work, she discusses practical techniques for managing stress, regulating the nervous system, and creating a more aligned life.