In this week’s episode, I sit down with Emily Rose DeLara—former Web3/Crypto CMO turned somatic performance coach—to unpack the real lever behind sustainable success: a regulated nervous system and the capacity to hold more. After burning out twice in a high-velocity tech environment, Emily rebuilt her work and life through somatics (Embodied Processing, nervous system work) and now partners with founders and teams to perform at their best—without grind culture.

This is a grounded, wide-open conversation for entrepreneurs, founders, and creators who want results that don’t cost their health or relationships. We cover regulation vs. capacity (and why both matter), leading teams without chaos, navigating fundraising with embodied confidence, and untangling social media comparison so you can actually create.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between “I can’t slow down” and “I’m exhausted,” this episode is your new playbook.

What We Cover in This Episode

[00:00:00] Why Nervous System Work is the Missing Link for Entrepreneurs
Introduction to Emily Rose Dallara and why nervous system regulation is key to sustainable business growth.

[00:01:00] From Web3 & Crypto Burnout to Somatic Coaching
Emily’s journey from CMO in the fast-paced crypto world to becoming a somatic performance coach after two major burnouts.

[00:05:00] Inside the Crypto Industry: The Pressure Cooker Environment
What it was like to work at bitcoin.com and crypto startups—money, adrenaline, and the toll on health.

[00:06:00] Supporting Founders & Teams Through Somatic Performance
How Emily now partners with CEOs, founders, and teams to optimize performance through nervous system and mindset work.

[00:08:00] Redefining High Performance for Business Leaders
Why “hustle culture” isn’t sustainable—and how to define high performance without burnout.

[00:10:00] Nervous System Tools for Fundraising & Investor Pitches
How one female founder closed her fundraising round with embodied confidence and emotional regulation.

[00:12:00] Somatic Practices for Anxiety & Self-Belief
Using sensation tracking and embodied processing to unravel limiting beliefs.

[00:14:00] Breathwork & Nervous System Awareness in High-Stakes Rooms
Meleah’s story of using breath and regulation to stay open and visible while networking with high-level CEOs.

[00:18:00] Capacity vs Regulation Explained
The difference between regulating your nervous system vs. building long-term capacity for stress and growth.

[00:21:00] Real-Life Example: Building Capacity on Daily Dog Walks
How small, consistent practices help expand your window of tolerance and reduce anxiety triggers.

[00:22:00] Nervous System Leadership in Business Teams
Why a founder’s regulation (or lack of it) determines the stress level and results of the entire company.

[00:26:00] Social Media, Comparison, and Nervous System Triggers
How entrepreneurs can manage comparisonitis, procrastination, and freeze states when scrolling online.

[00:30:00] Regulation vs Capacity: Which Do You Need in the Moment?
How to know when to calm your body vs. when to stay in discomfort to grow resilience.

[00:33:00] Emily’s A-R-E Morning Reset
A 5-minute nervous system routine: Assess, Resource/Regulate, and Energize to start your day grounded and focused.

[00:38:00] Overcoming Adrenaline-Driven Business Habits
Meleah’s story of discovering hidden adrenaline patterns after chronic illness remission and shifting into sustainable entrepreneurship.

[00:41:00] Disassociation & Freeze Patterns in Daily Life
Emily’s metro story—catching disassociation and returning to safety through body awareness.

[00:42:00] Working with Procrastination, Freeze & Chronic Doing
Somatic tools for entrepreneurs stuck in either freeze (procrastination) or constant adrenaline-driven activity.

[00:49:00] Survival Patterns & Trauma Work for Entrepreneurs
Why deeper trauma healing and nervous system capacity building are the foundation for business success.

[00:50:00] Answering the Call: Nervous System Work as Purpose
Emily on how this work helped her rediscover joy, identity, and her calling to support founders.

[00:52:00] Joy, Music & Following Your Creative Energy
How DJing and music became Emily’s personal nervous system medicine—and why following joy is a regulation tool.

[00:55:00] Closing Reflections & Where to Connect with Emily
How to join Emily’s Aligned to Rise program, plus Meleah’s reflections on trauma-informed leadership and capacity work.

Connect with Emily Rose DeLara

📲 Instagram: @emilyrosedelaracoach
💼 Works with founders, executives, and teams; Aligned to Rise relaunching post-surgery (fall): check out her website here.

Connect with Meleah

Meleah Rose — Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Transformational Breathwork Facilitator | Soul-Brand Mentor | Writer
📲 Instagram: @meleah.rose

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