In this episode of Mindful Chats, Nicole sits down with licensed therapist and nervous system educator Chantal Wade, MSW, RSW, to explore what it really takes to heal from trauma, anxiety, chronic self-criticism, and nervous system dysregulation.

Chantal shares her personal journey from living in survival mode and struggling with low self-esteem to creating the Befriending Your Parts Framework, a holistic approach that blends Parts Work (IFS therapy), nervous system regulation, self-compassion practices, and body-based healing.

Together, they dive into: ✨ How nervous system dysregulation impacts daily life, relationships, and energy levels

✨ Why Parts Work (IFS) helps heal emotional fragmentation and rebuild self-trust

✨ Practical ways to work with your Inner Critic to quiet self-doubt and shame

✨ How to wake up the body and use self-compassion as a nervous system regulation tool

✨ The role of resilience in nervous system healing and long-term emotional recovery

✨ What it looks like to move from survival mode to feeling safe, grounded, and connected in your body

✨ Behind the scenes of Chantal’s entrepreneurial journey as a therapist and educator

If you’re ready to regulate your nervous system, build resilience, and reconnect with your true self, this episode is filled with practical tools, science-backed insights, and inspiration to help you move beyond surface-level self-help into deep, sustainable healing.

🔗 Learn more about Chantal’s work or join her Befriending Your Parts program:

🌐 Website: chantalwadetherapy.com 📸 Instagram: @chantalwadetherapy 📚 Explore her programs, trainings, and workshops online.