266: Doing the Inner Work: Rewiring Your Nervous System To Lead Without Burning Out W/ Lauren Dike
As entrepreneurs, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of hustle, stress, and pushing through exhaustion. But what if your constant state of “go” is costing you more than you realize? What if the very thing standing between you and sustainable leadership is your nervous system?
In this episode we’re joined by Lauren Dike, somatic practitioner, trauma-informed coach, and founder of Harmona Inclusive Wellbeing. Lauren has worked with organizations like NASA, Lululemon, and Black Girls Code, helping leaders and teams address burnout and embed nervous system science into the way they work. She shares how your nervous system shapes your leadership, why traditional self-care often isn’t enough, and practical ways to begin healing from stress so you can build a business that doesn’t cost you your peace.
If you’ve been wondering how to lead from a place of calm confidence instead of survival mode, this episode will give you the tools and insights you need.
DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- The difference between stress and burnout, and how to recognize the early signs
- Why your nervous system impacts leadership, decision-making, and creativity
- How trauma and people-pleasing patterns show up in business, and how to rewire them
- Practical body-based tools to begin regulating your nervous system today
- How to build a business that prioritizes wellness and sustainability from the start
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ABOUT LAUREN DIKE:
Lauren Dike is a somatic practitioner, trauma-informed coach, and neuroscience-based wellness consultant, best known for helping organizations reduce burnout, retain top performers, and build psychological safety by embedding nervous system science into their company DNA. She is the founder of Harmona Inclusive Wellbeing, where she offers coaching, workshops, and leadership intensives that move beyond surface-level wellness and get to the root of stress and sustainability.
As a former Division I athlete, corporate DEI leader, and first-generation daughter of immigrant parents, Lauren knows firsthand what it feels like to look like you have it all together while silently burning out. She has partnered with leading brands such as Lululemon, Black Girls Code, The Honey Pot, and NASA to bring accessible and transformative somatic healing to individuals and organizations. Her mission is clear: to humanize work by bringing the body back into the conversation.
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