Ever feel like life is moving faster than you can keep up with? Like time’s flying, your days blur together, and before you know it — another month’s gone?

In this episode of In Your Bones™, Vivian explores the neuroscience and embodiment of slowing down time — through presence, gratitude, and novelty. Learn how to rewire your brain to experience life more fully, reduce stress, and regulate your nervous system naturally.

Vivian shares her own story of moving from “New Year, New You” hustle energy to a grounded rhythm that’s rooted in joy and awareness. You’ll also hear science-backed tools to help you feel more present, connected, and alive in your body — right now.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why time feels like it’s speeding up and how to stretch it back out
• How presence and mindfulness rewire your brain for calm and focus
• The neuroscience of gratitude and neuroplasticity
• Why balancing novelty and routine supports emotional health
• How gratitude improves dopamine, serotonin, and stress regulation
• The Huberman-inspired story-based gratitude method that deepens empathy and connection

This Episode Is For You If:

• You’re tired of feeling rushed and disconnected from your body
• You want to reduce stress and anxiety through nervous system regulation
• You’re curious how gratitude and mindful movement can rewire your brain
• You’re craving simple ways to reconnect and slow time down

You’ll Walk Away With:

• A daily practice to make time feel slower, fuller, and more intentional
• Tools to build emotional resilience through gratitude and presence
• Insight into how your brain-body connection shapes your experience of time
• A reminder that slowing down isn’t about doing less — it’s about living deeper

Resources Mentioned:

• Harvard gratitude studies on neuroplasticity
• Dr. Andrew Huberman’s research on narrative-based gratitude
• Vivian’s “Gratitude Walk” practice
• In Your Bones™ Episode 4: Gut Health & Presence

Your Radiance Ripple Challenge:

Each day this week, try one small novelty and one moment of gratitude.
Change your route. Try a new recipe. Tell someone a story about when they helped you — and notice how it slows time down.

Because presence and gratitude aren’t luxuries — they’re lifelines.

Coming Up Next Episode: Healing Scoliosis Through the Brain-Body Connection
In the next episode of In Your Bones™, Vivian welcomes her first guest who will be sharing her story with scoliosis, bracing, and using brain-body practices to not just stop the progression of her curve, but reduce it and alleviate pain too.

🔗 Connect with Vivian:

• Website: https://www.daywithviv.com/
• Instagram: @daywithviv
• YouTube: @scoliofitness
• Get your free guide: 5 Simple Stretches for Your Spine

💌 Loved this episode? Share it with someone whose body could use this conversation.
💬 Have a question or topic you want Vivian to explore? DM her or drop a voice note @daywithviv

Disclaimer:
Everything shared on this podcast is meant for education and awareness — not medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or wellness routines.

In this special meditative episode of In Your Bones™, Vivian guides you through a walking practice designed to help you drop out of your head and back into your body.

This isn't about "going for a walk."
This is about walking with intention.

Whether you're walking through the woods, around your block, or just pacing your backyard — this practice helps you regulate your nervous system, re-anchor into your senses, and remember what it feels like to move forward with clarity (not urgency).

This is the reset you need as we close out the year, reflect on what we've carried, and step into what's next.

What You'll Experience:

• A guided walk you can return to anytime you feel disconnected or dysregulated
• Breathwork, affirmations, and somatic cues woven into each step
• A body-based reset to mark transitions between seasons or chapters
• Nervous system regulation through slow movement and sensory awareness

This Episode Is For You If:

• You've been feeling scattered, stuck, or overstimulated
• You're craving a reset that's gentle and grounding
• You want to feel more present in your body and more clear in your direction
• You're reflecting on the year and ready to step forward with intention

Listener Invitation:

Walk it. Then tell me what shifted. Post on Instagram or tag @daywithviv — I want to hear how this landed.

Coming Up Next Episode:
Neural Habits: Gratitude, Movement & the Brain's Rewiring Process

We'll explore how small daily actions — gratitude, gentle movement, intentional rest — create big changes in your brain and body over time.

You'll learn the science behind why repetition rewires your nervous system's safety signals, and how to build habits that actually stick.

🔗 Connect with Vivian:

• Website: https://www.daywithviv.com/
• Instagram: @daywithviv
• YouTube: @scoliofitness
• Get your free guide: 5 Simple Stretches for Your Spine

💌 Loved this episode? Share it with someone whose body could use this conversation.
💬 Have a question or topic you want Vivian to explore? DM her or drop a voice note @daywithviv

Disclaimer:
Everything shared on this podcast is meant for education and awareness — not medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or wellness routines.

We’ve all been there — that bloated, uncomfortable feeling after a meal. But what if it’s not actually about what you ate... and more about how and when you ate it?

In this episode of In Your Bones™, Vivian shares how years of chasing supplements and biohacks led her back to the wisdom she grew up with — warm food, slow meals, and mindful eating. From her Vietnamese roots to the latest neuroscience, she unpacks why eating seasonally and supporting your nervous system can completely transform your digestion, mood, and energy.

You’ll learn how your gut is constantly talking to your brain, why stress and artificial light can wreck your digestion, and how returning to warmth, rhythm, and connection can heal your gut from the inside out.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why your gut struggles in winter (and how cold foods signal stress to your body)
• How your brain and gut communicate through the vagus nerve
• The circadian connection between light, melatonin, and digestion
• Why warm, slow, connected meals improve gut health and emotional balance
• 5 daily practices to support your gut-brain axis — no supplements required

This Episode Is For You If:

• You’ve been feeling bloated, sluggish, or anxious — even with a “healthy” diet
• You’re curious about how Traditional Chinese Medicine meets neuroscience
• You want to understand your body’s seasonal rhythms and how to eat accordingly
• You’re ready to create a calmer, more connected relationship with food

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Workshop: Retrain Your Brain - Learn 3 neuro drills to activate your vagus nerve and improve digestion by shifting your body into “rest and digest.”
  • DM "WORKSHOP" on Instagram @daywithviv or email viv@daywithviv.com to save your spot.
• SCOLIOFITNESS™ — Vivian’s signature program blending physical therapy, neuroscience, and holistic movement for scoliosis and chronic pain. DM for details.

Coming Up Next Episode:
Get ready for a special Walking Meditation episode — designed to help you connect with your body and anchor back into your rhythm as we enter the new year.

🔗 Connect with Vivian:

• Website: https://www.daywithviv.com/
• Instagram: @daywithviv
• YouTube: @scoliofitness
• Get your free guide: 5 Simple Stretches for Your Spine

💌 Loved this episode? Share it with someone whose body could use this conversation.
💬 Have a question or topic you want Vivian to explore? DM her or drop a voice note @daywithviv

Disclaimer:
Everything shared on this podcast is meant for education and awareness — not medical advice. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment or wellness routines.