Why “Wellness” Might Be Making You More Anxious | On The Same Paige #002

I sat down with Ruby Shine — menstrual cycle and mindset coach, and one of my closest friends of 22 years — to chat about stress, somatics and why we can't think our way out of all our problems.

Ruby's story is one I've watched unfold in real time. Years of survival mode until her body finally said "enough is enough" through crippling anxiety, insomnia, cystic acne and PCOS (all physical manifestations of C-PTSD). She turned it around through breath, movement, and body-centric healing.

But what makes Ruby's perspective unique isn't just her health journey — it's how it shaped her approach to creating a true partnership between the body and mind, rather denying either one's wisdom.

We dive into:
- Why stress hits women differently (turns out, being "sensitive" isn't what you think)
- The "wellness overloader" trap — when self-care becomes another source of stress
- What "somatic" actually means (because let's be honest, everyone seems to have their own definition)
- How to work with your nervous system without abandoning your mind

If you've ever questioned the Instagram wellness narrative around "getting out of your head and into your body," or if you're curious about a more nuanced approach to ending the stress cycle, this conversation is for you.

Connect with Ruby:
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@rubyshine__⁠
Her Substack, The Awakened Woman:
⁠https://theawakenedwoman.substack.com/⁠
Her work at Trybe Wellness:
⁠https://www.trybewellness.com.au/
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