August Nervous System Reset Newsletter: Finding Your Way Back 🌿
- Collette Lees
- 4 days ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
 Finding Your Way Back 🌿 Sometimes life gently reminds us that slowing down is part of the journey. It’s lovely to be connecting with you again. I’ve missed sharing my thoughts, health tips, and reflections with this beautiful community, and I’m grateful to be stepping back into the work I love — supporting you with natural health, nervous system care, and gentle tools to help you feel your best. The past little while has been a reminder of just how important it is to listen to our bodies, honour what we need, and allow ourselves the time and space to restore. This month feels like a beautiful opportunity for returning, resetting, and creating space for what comes next. |
What’s New at NatraColl Health 🌱 I’m excited to share that I’ll be attending the Gold Coast Women’s Health & Wellness Expo 2026 as a stall holder on: Saturday, 29th August 2026 Robina Community Centre Free Community Event This is a really special moment for me, and I’m looking forward to connecting with so many wonderful women who are passionate about their health and wellbeing. At the Expo, I’ll be sharing more about my naturopathic services, with a special focus on my Nervous System Reset Program. This program has been created to support those who feel like they’re constantly “switched on”, overwhelmed, exhausted, or struggling to find balance again. The nervous system plays such an important role in how we experience stress, energy, sleep, digestion, mood, and overall well-being. Supporting it gently can create meaningful changes in the way we feel day to day. If you’re attending the Expo, I would love for you to come and say hello. 🤍 |
Healthcare Support Offer Extended 🌿 As I wasn’t available throughout July, as promised I’ll be extending 30% off healthcare consultations offer through August. If you’ve been thinking about booking an appointment, starting your health journey, or simply need some support and guidance, this is a great opportunity to reconnect and receive personalised care. Mention the code BIRTHDAY when booking. |
The Nervous System Reset Blog Series – Part Seven 🌿 Can Stress and the Nervous System Influence Allergies? Have you ever noticed that your body seems more sensitive when you’re under stress? Many people experience changes in their health during times of increased pressure — from disrupted sleep and digestive issues to feeling more reactive or overwhelmed. In this month’s blog, I’ll be exploring the connection between the nervous system, stress, gut health, and immune balance — and how these systems work together to influence the way our bodies respond. When we experience ongoing stress, the body can shift into a state of increased alert. This can affect digestion, gut function, and the way we absorb and utilise important nutrients that support immune health. A healthy gut and adequate nutrient levels play an important role in maintaining balance within the body. When these foundations are not well supported, some people may find their body becomes more sensitive and reactive to certain triggers. Understanding the connection between stress, the gut, and the immune system can give us valuable insight into supporting the body more gently and holistically. In this month’s blog, I’ll share more about how calming the nervous system, nourishing the gut, and supporting the body’s foundations can be important steps towards greater balance and wellbeing. 🌿 |
New Moon in Leo 🌑 Thursday 13th August The New Moon in Leo brings a beautiful energy of confidence, self-expression, and personal growth. This is a wonderful time to reconnect with your own inner strength, build self-esteem, and reflect on the way you show up in the world. Leo encourages us to step forward with courage — releasing self-doubt and embracing our personal power, creativity, and unique gifts. This New Moon may also support improvements in relationships of all kinds, reminding us that healthy connections begin with a strong and compassionate relationship with ourselves. Take some time this month to consider: ✨ What dreams or goals are calling for your attention?✨ Where can you trust yourself more deeply?✨ What would it look like to honour your own worth? |
Full Moon in Pisces 🌕 Friday 28th August The Full Moon in Pisces invites us into a space of reflection, healing, intuition, and emotional balance. This is a beautiful time to focus on creating more equilibrium in your life — balancing giving and receiving, doing and resting, action and stillness. Pisces energy encourages us to connect with our intuition and inner wisdom, allowing ourselves to listen more deeply to what our body and emotions are communicating. This Full Moon may bring a sense of completion around dreams, intentions, or personal growth that have been quietly unfolding. For women especially, this can be a nurturing time to sit with healing energy, reconnect with your own rhythms, and honour the wisdom that comes from within. Allow yourself moments of stillness, reflection, and gentle self-care. 🤍 |
In the Garden 🌱 Winter gardens are still offering plenty of opportunities to nurture and prepare for the seasons ahead. August is a great time to continue planting vegetables such as leafy greens, herbs, and winter crops, while preparing garden beds for spring growth. Adding compost, protecting soil, and spending a little time outdoors can be wonderfully grounding — not just for your plants, but for your nervous system too. Gardening has always been one of my favourite reminders that everything has its own timing. Growth happens when we create the right conditions and allow nature to do what it does best. Happy gardening 🌿 |
A Gentle Reminder This Month 🤍 Returning to balance doesn’t always happen through doing more. Sometimes it happens through slowing down, listening inward, and giving your body the support it has been asking for. Your body is always communicating with you — through energy levels, emotions, sleep, digestion, and stress responses. Taking the time to listen is where healing begins. |
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