My Body is Trying to Help Me, Not Hurt Me

Shift from Overwhelm to Inner Safety—One Page at a Time

If you’ve been living in survival mode—anxious, shut down, or emotionally disconnected—this is for you.
“My Body is Trying to Help Me, Not Hurt Me” is a self-paced, guided digital workbook that helps you understand your nervous system, regulate your emotions, and reconnect with your body after stress or trauma.

Created by Elyce Kiperman-Gordon, MS, LCMHC, NCC, The Feeling Expert®, this 16-page workbook blends science-backed tools with deep compassion so you can stop fighting your body—and start healing with it.

This Workbook Helps You:

•  Understand how your body responds to stress through Polyvagal Theory
•  Recognize the difference between anxiety, shutdown, and calm
•  Practice daily tools for grounding, breathing, and emotional regulation
•  Build a safety plan that supports your healing in real life
•  Release shame and frustration—and replace it with compassion
•  Journal with intention and clarity
•  Feel more connected to your body, your emotions, and your inner wisdom
•  Regulate from fight/flight or freeze into safety and connection
•  Create a ritual of care that feels accessible and sustainable
•  Make your healing journey feel less overwhelming—and more doable

What’s Inside:

• 16-page beautifully designed, printable PDF

• Easy-to-follow explanations of the Polyvagal Ladder

• “Where Am I Right Now?” nervous system check-in

• Grounding & breathing exercises for anxiety and dissociation

• Guided journaling pages for reflection & insight

• Safety plan template

• Self-kindness affirmations and meditations

• Bonus: Introduction to body-based healing through compassion