Unlocking Success by Calming Your Nervous System – with Dharma Funder
Release Date: 07/29/2025
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info_outlineOn this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, we sit down with Dharma Funder , a coach who works with high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs on the nervous system level to unlock lasting growth and clarity. Rather than chasing more productivity hacks or external solutions, Dharma helps clients regulate their internal state to create success from the inside out.
This conversation explores how calming the nervous system transforms leadership, enhances decision-making, and clears the way for creativity and powerful performance. If you’re building something big—and feeling the pressure—this episode will help you reconnect to your body, your breath, and your best self.
🎯 Episode Highlights:
(03:18) – Why traditional therapy & coaching often fall short
(07:40) – Signs your nervous system is stuck in “survival mode”
(12:22) – Practical tools for nervous system regulation
(16:55) – The unexpected ROI of internal calm
(21:30) – Stories from leaders who unlocked growth by going inward
(27:10) – Dharma’s daily practice for clarity and grounded action