
Can't stop overthinking, emotional eating, or numbing out? You're not broken—you're disconnected from your body. The Real Work helps women break chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout by addressing root causes, not symptoms. Host Maggie Sterling combines neuroscience and nervous system regulation to help you stop self-abandonment, build self-trust, and feel safe in your skin. No toxic positivity—jus... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducationMental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||

Feeling lazy, exhausted, and overstimulated? You're not lazy—your nervous system is maxed out. Learn why you're tired all the time even when you "haven't done anything" and how to rebuild capacity.
If you've been calling yourself lazy because you ... more
Do you dread nighttime? Does your heart race the moment the sun goes down because you're terrified you won't sleep again? In this episode, I'm sharing my personal journey with insomnia — a battle that started when I was 15 years old and consumed my l... more
If you're constantly moving like your house is on fire, bracing for impact, or collapsing exhausted every evening - your nervous system is running on overdrive. This episode breaks down why childhood conditioning, unresolved trauma, and urgency addic... more
Radical acceptance is the missing piece in healing chronic anxiety and nervous system dysregulation. After 20 years of struggling with anxiety, trying therapy, EMDR, brain scans, and every treatment available, acceptance became the breakthrough that ... more
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I really enjoy learning more on how to sit with my anxiety. I’ve heard the term but never an explanation until now.
Amazing episodes every week. I truly can’t believe I have not had access to this information my entire life. Listening to Maggie Sterling has changed my life since 2020– do yourself a favor and become a weekly listener!! You won’t regret it!!
Came over from the YouTube videos. Just wanted to show support from multiple platforms. I love listening about ways to over come my anxious body and I know I will get past this some day
I’m a long-time listener of Maggie and Ryan and I have always liked the vibe and the info they share. This is the next-level extension of Maggie’s journey and I’m happy to be on the ride.
Thanks for all your help with your podcasts. Good luck on your new adventure!
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Focused on addressing the root causes of chronic stress, anxiety, and emotional eating, this podcast highlights a transformative journey toward reconnecting with one's body and mind. With a blend of neuroscience and nervous system regulation techniques, the discussions aim to provide listeners with practical tools to overcome self-abandonment and feelings of disconnection. Each episode tackles relatable issues that many women face, combining personal anecdotes with actionable insights intended to foster deep emotional healing and transformation. This approach encourages listeners to move beyond superficial fixes and strive for genuine self-acceptance and growth, making it particularly appealing for individuals looking for meaningful persona... more
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