Episode 45: From Burnout to Balance: Sound Healing, Nervous System Regulation & Women’s Wellness

Episode Summary

In this powerful episode of the Women of Fort Mill Podcast, co-host Leah Williams sits down with Diana Rizkowski, former corporate marketing executive turned holistic wellness leader, sound healer, and founder of multiple women-centered wellness communities. Diana shares her deeply personal journey—from navigating postpartum struggles and high-pressure corporate life to embracing holistic health, nervous system regulation, and purpose-driven work that supports women at every stage of life.

Raised with alternative health practices, Diana’s story comes full circle after experiencing postpartum challenges that forced her to slow down, listen to her body, and reconnect with foundational healing tools like nutrition, essential oils, sound therapy, and energy work. She explains how chronic stress, overachievement, and “doing it all” culture have left many women dysregulated, disconnected, and exhausted—and how sound healing and intentional self-care can help restore balance.

Listeners also get a behind-the-scenes look at Diana’s work with sound bowls, group healing sessions, community-based wellness events, and her vision for a future wellness center and maternal support collective. This episode is a grounded, honest conversation about healing, identity shifts, and creating sustainable success without sacrificing health or self.

Episode Highlights

• Diana’s transition from 20+ years in corporate marketing to holistic wellness entrepreneurship
• How postpartum experiences and chronic stress impact women’s nervous systems
• Signs of nervous system dysregulation (overwhelm, irritability, doom scrolling, exhaustion)
• What sound healing is and how sound bowls regulate the body at a cellular level
• The mental load women carry—and why society’s expectations are unsustainable
• Small, accessible wellness practices: sleep, breathwork, grounding, pausing, and detoxing daily products
• Why healing doesn’t require perfection—just awareness and gentle consistency

Final Takeaway

True wellness isn’t about doing more—it’s about coming home to yourself. When women slow down, regulate their nervous systems, and create space for healing, clarity and alignment naturally follow. Healing happens when we listen to our bodies instead of pushing past them.

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