If you’re on a self-healing journey, The Nervous System Reset by Jessica Maguire is an absolute must-read. I don’t say that lightly—this book isn’t just informative, it’s transformational. It blends neuroscience with practical tools for real emotional regulation, and it gave me something I didn’t know I was missing: a roadmap for reconnecting with my body.
Let’s talk about why this book matters and how nervous system health can truly shift the way we live.
🌿 Why Nervous System Health Is So Important
Your nervous system is your body’s command center—it controls everything from how you breathe and sleep to how you respond to stress. When it’s balanced, you feel calm, resilient, and connected. When it’s imbalanced? You might feel anxious, shut down, irritable, chronically tired, or stuck in survival mode.
The good news? The nervous system isn’t fixed. It’s plastic, meaning it can be rewired and retrained through consistent, intentional practice. This is where Jessica Maguire’s book shines—it shows you exactly how to do that.
🚨 Signs Your Nervous System Might Be Out of Balance
- Chronic fatigue or burnout
- Feeling “numb” or disconnected from your body
- Overreacting emotionally to small stressors
- Digestive issues
- Poor sleep
- Anxiety or panic
- Trouble concentrating
- Feeling stuck in “fight, flight, or freeze”
If any of those sound familiar, you’re not broken—you’re likely just dysregulated. And regulation is something you can learn.
📘 Why The Nervous System Reset Is So Helpful
Jessica Maguire does a beautiful job of translating complex science into tools you can actually use. She combines her expertise in physiotherapy, neuroscience, and trauma recovery to create a grounded, approachable path to healing.
What makes the book so powerful:
- It explains polyvagal theory in a way that’s easy to understand
- You learn how to track your body’s signals and respond with compassion
- You’re given nervous system exercises (like breathwork, cold exposure, and movement) that are science-backed
- It emphasizes neuroplasticity—you can change how you feel and respond, at any age
👩⚕️ Who Is Jessica Maguire?
Jessica Maguire is an Australian trauma educator and founder of the Vagal Nerve Reset training program. She’s known for blending neuroscience, somatic practices, and emotional regulation strategies to support long-term nervous system healing. Her work is grounded in compassion, research, and the belief that healing is possible for everyone.
Reading The Nervous System Reset felt like finding a missing puzzle piece in my healing journey. If you’re navigating trauma, burnout, anxiety—or just trying to understand why you can’t seem to “calm down”—this book offers science-backed hope and real-life tools.
It’s not just a book—it’s a nervous system support manual for real life.
10/10 recommend. 🌿
Pick up a copy at your local bookstore or shop on Amazon.
Happy reading –
Brain Body Bestie 
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