Nervous System Regulation
Neurodivergence, Plants, and Well-being

Instructor: Amy Charnay

Format: Short video lessons

Language: English

A repurposed webinar into a free, self-paced class.

This class helps you explore your nervous system, understand key concepts, and learn tools that support balance.

Class overview

In this class, you’ll learn:

Why nervous system regulation matters so much today
The basics of polyvagal theory (in simple terms)
How the vagus nerve influences stress, anxiety, and burnout
Practical tools to support nervous system balance
How plants, nature, and lifestyle choices support regulation

This class is designed to be accessible and non-clinical.

Module 1 — Why Nervous System Regulation Matters

Key ideas

The nervous system is how we experience the world through our senses

Rising anxiety, depression and burnout are deeply linked to nervous system states

You can tend to your nervous system like any other body system

When we support the nervous system, we see positive effects throughout the whole body

The goal is a flexible nervous system — not a permanently calm one

💡 Takeaway

When we support the nervous system, we often see positive effects throughout the whole body.

Module 2 — Polyvagal Theory & the Vagus Nerve

Key ideas

The nervous system has three modes:
- sympathetic (mobilising)
- parasympathetic (rest)
- social engagement (connection)

The vagus nerve runs from your brainstem through almost every organ in your body

80% of information travels from body to brain — not the other way around

You can tone your vagus nerve through breath, cold water, humming, singing and movement

💡 Takeaway

A toned vagus nerve builds flexibility, so when stress hits, your system can respond and recover rather than get stuck.

Module 3 — Understanding Your Nervous System Patterns & How to Support Them

Key ideas

Many people experiencing anxiety, burnout or fatigue have a sensitised nervous system at the root
Neurodivergence is natural diversity in how we are wired, just like biodiversity in nature (:
The goal is a flexible nervous system, not a permanently calm one
Tools like nutrition, lifestyle, movement and plants work together to build that flexibility
Understanding your nervous system patterns reduces shame and opens the door to deeper healing

💡 Takeaway

When we stop pathologising our patterns and start working with our nervous system, change happens more organically, because we finally have access to ourselves.

Module 4 — Connecting to Inner & Outer Nature

Key ideas

Regulating involves reconnecting with both ourselves and the natural world around us
- Pause throughout the day and ask: am I mobilised, at rest, or connected right now?
Seeing green (even photos of nature) reduces cortisol and cues safety in the nervous system
Co-regulation is real: the people around you directly affect your nervous system state
Nature offers a space to slow down, observe, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters

💡 Takeaway

A healthy nervous system is a flexible one. You are your own best scientist. Notice what you consume —food, media, relationships, nature— and how it shapes your inner state.

🌼 Watch the video to learn about specific plants and herbs that can support your self-regulation (:

Nervous System Regulation
Neurodivergence, Plants, and Well-being

Class overview

In this class, you’ll learn:

Module 1 — Why Nervous System Regulation Matters

Module 2 — Polyvagal Theory & the Vagus Nerve

Module 3 — Understanding Your Nervous System Patterns & How to Support Them

Module 4 — Connecting to Inner & Outer Nature

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Nervous System Regulation Neurodivergence, Plants, and Well-being

Class overview

​​In this class, you’ll learn:

Module 1 — Why Nervous System Regulation Matters

Nervous System Regulation
Neurodivergence, Plants, and Well-being

In this class, you’ll learn: