Capacity: Hold More of the Life You Want

Capacity is for people who are capable and functioning, but feel like their system is carrying more than it can comfortably hold.

You may be managing work, relationships, caregiving, personal goals or significant responsibilities while frequently feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depleted or close to your limit. 

It is especially helpful for people who want nervous system regulation strategies that support lasting change, not just short-term relief.

You may already understand what you “should” do, but find it harder to think clearly, respond intentionally or trust your ability to handle things when stress, emotion, anxiety, uncertainty or demand increases.

Capacity is also for people who are ready to grow but notice themselves bracing, pulling back or becoming overwhelmed as life expands. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit. You may simply want to feel calmer, more capable and better equipped to handle more of what life asks of you.

No. Capacity is psychoeducational and self-development focused. It can complement therapy, coaching, hypnosis, or personal growth work, but it is not a replacement for individualized mental health care.

Nervous system regulation is the ability to recognize and respond to stress states, such as anxiety, overwhelm or shutdown, and help your mind and body return to a calmer, steadier baseline.

This can help you think more clearly, respond intentionally and manage life’s demands more effectively.

Capacity teaches you practical nervous system regulation strategies you can use on your own, while also building your capacity to handle more without your system tripping the breaker.

Most stress management techniques focus on reducing stress in the moment through relaxation techniques, positive thinking or coping strategies. These can be helpful, but the effects may feel temporary when your nervous system continues to become overwhelmed by the same demands.

Capacity combines top-down approaches that work with your thoughts, attention and interpretation with bottom-up nervous system regulation techniques that work through the body.

You’ll learn how to calm stress responses, understand your patterns and gradually build greater capacity for stress, emotion, uncertainty and change, so you can feel more confident in your ability to handle life’s demands.

The lessons are bite-sized with no fluff. 

The simple, practical nervous system regulation techniques you will learn can be practiced in as little as three to five minutes per day. 

Some of the other exercises, such as journaling or listening to audios, are longer. Capacity is self-paced and you can take as long as you need to go through the program.

Results will vary. Nervous system regulation is a skill that improves with repetition. The more you practice, the better results you will achieve. 

Some people notice a change very quickly, while others may need longer to achieve the same results.

Module 1 opens when you purchase Capacity. Module 2 opens 35 days after purchase, and Module 3 opens 65 days after purchase.

This sequence is intentional, so each stage builds on the one before it.

I get it. That's why you have 30 days to try Module 1 risk-free. 

Capacity is designed as a self-paced program that you can complete privately and on your own schedule. It does not currently include an ongoing community or regularly scheduled group calls.

As participants move through the program, optional live calls may be scheduled or additional resources added in response to common questions and areas where further support would be helpful. These would be supplementary and are not guaranteed as part of your purchase. 

If you would like guaranteed personalized support, the VIP option includes three private 90-minute sessions with Barb, one for each module.

Yes. If you would like personalized guidance as you move through Capacity, the VIP option includes three private 90-minute sessions with Barb, one for each module. These sessions allow us to apply the material to your specific patterns, challenges and goals. 

Barb also offers private hypnotherapy, psychotherapy and coaching separately from Capacity. Learn more about working privately with Barb.

If you require assistance, please email us at [email protected] or phone us toll free at 1.800. 527.0615.