34: Motion as Medicine - Vestibular Input and Nervous System Regulation 🎾

🤔 Ever wondered… Why does walking calm anxiety?Why do babies settle when we move? And why does stillness sometimes feel worse than motion? In this episode, I discuss the science of the vestibular system - a foundational sensory system that plays a powerful role in nervous system regulation, emotional safety, sleep, and stress resilience. Grounded in neuroscience, sensory-integration research, and trauma-informed physiology, this conversation explores how rhythmic, predictable motion helps signal safety to the brain - for babies, kids, and adults alike. You’ll learn why movement isn’t a sleep crutch or a bad habit, but biological nourishment, and how to practically incorporate vestibular input into everyday life in gentle, intuitive ways. For full show notes and resources associated with this episode, check out my website at https://www.carlybayless.com/podcast/34