Your Program Operations Are Only As Healthy As Your Own Well Being | A Workshop for Social Justice Leaders and Activists
Join us for our next Impact Session:
Wednesday, May 13th at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET
Navigating the Fog Bank
In the current political and funding climate, “burnout” isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a biological reality. For leaders and activists dedicated to social change, the chronic stress of the work often leads to a state of constant high alert. But here is the truth: You cannot effectively dismantle external systems of oppression if your own internal systems are under siege.
This interactive workshop, led by Dr Erin and Coach Chandra, moves beyond the surface-level “self-care” narrative. We dive deep into the biology of stress and provide practical, science-backed tools to help you reclaim your cognitive clarity, physical health, and emotional resilience.
What You’ll Discover:
- The Tiger in the Office: Learn how chronic stress impacts your cortisol levels, leading to brain fog, inflammation, and digestive issues—and how to signal “safety” to your nervous system.
- Managing Your Mind’s Alarm System: Embody the tool of self-coaching to lower internal stress and shift the thoughts that create your emotional reality.
- Resourcing Your Body: Understand the power of “biological wins,” from how a protein-rich breakfast stabilizes your mood to simple, low-cost habits that reset your nervous system in real-time.
- True Self-Soothing vs. Buffering: Identify the difference between “numbing out” (scrolling, sugar, etc.) and genuine resourcing that leaves you feeling restored rather than depleted.
Workshop Highlights:
- Live Nervous System Resets: Participate in guided breathing, gentle stretching, and tension-releasing “shakes” you can do anywhere.
- Collaborative Breakouts: Connect with fellow leaders to swap shares, lower judgment, and find inspiration in shared “add-on” thoughts.
- Tangible Action Plans: Walk away not with a “to-do” list, but with one simple, doable practice to improve your daily well-being immediately.
- Book Giveaway: Engage with the session for a chance to win a copy of our Handbook for Human Potential.
The Goal: To move from surviving to thriving, ensuring that your mission is fueled by a well-resourced body and a clear mind.
About the facilitators:
Erin & Chandra are two of the eighteen authors of Handbook for Human Potential. They created a specialized presentation focusing on helping high-impact leaders bridge the gap between mission-driven work and physical and mental health.
Chandra Zas is Editor and Compiler of Handbook for Human Potential. She has two chapters: chapter 0, “Come Home to Your Body Wisdom,” and chapter 10, “Mood Before Food.” She helps parents pass down presence instead of patterns (for the kids, the inner kids, and the parents) through food psychology, emotional regulation, and embodied values.
Learn more: ChandraZas.com
Dr. Erin Sharman is a Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in the biology of stress and its impact on the body. With extensive training in primary care, women’s health, and nutrition, she helps leaders understand the physiological roots of burnout and provides practical, science-backed strategies to restore energy and resilience. Dr. Sharman believes in a holistic approach, integrating lifestyle counseling and natural medicine to support the body’s innate ability to heal. Dr Erin is the author of chapter 4, “Naturopathic Medicine from Womb to Wisdom Years.”
Learn more: Drerinsharman.com
Learn more: handbookforhumanpotential.com | Find the book on Amazon: Link
Cost
- Free for America Learns AmeriCorps clients
- $39 for non-clients
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