Soften, Settle, and Restore

Vagal Toning Session, Tomorrow

6/24 11 AM ET

Befriending Your Nervous System

I offer mindful vagal toning practices that support nervous system regulation, helping us understand what is happening within us so we can meet what arises in life with greater ease, steadiness, and skill. Vagal toning is not a gimmick or something mysterious, but a practical framework and map for working with our nervous system. These practices are designed to gently strengthen our capacity to respond rather than react, and to come back, again and again, to feeling more grounded and present.

Join the June 24 Session

These practices are an invitation to gently strengthen our capacity to respond to life’s difficulties and joy with greater ease, presence, and steadiness.

A softly grounding 75-minute session — meeting you where you are, with care and steadiness.

A toned vagus nerve supports resilience by helping us move more fluidly between activation and rest.

Participants have shared:

“Another beautiful class. I appreciate the tempo of your teaching, the pauses, the beautiful slides, the time for questions, and the practice too!” — Orit

“I’m so glad I got to the second class. I learned so much! I have practiced some of what you taught us.” — Karen

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When the nervous system is soothed and settled, something tender becomes possible — softly reconnecting to yourself


🍃 Finding Your Way

Post-Traumatic Growth & Resilience Coaching for Women

My practice weaves together mindfulness, Interpersonal Neurobiology , and Polyvagal theory in a gentle, trauma-informed approach to healing and post-traumatic growth.

At your pace, in your time 💛

I know this path from the inside.

My healing journey gradually taught me that safety begins in the nervous system, and that healing is less about fixing ourselves and more about softly reconnecting with who we already are.

“She has a profound ability to make you feel seen and heard, even amidst great struggle.”

— Isabel Mata, Writer and Mindfulness teacher

“Being truly heard by Esther releases the built-up steam in my life.”

Even on the days I feel 'I don't need this,' her humanity and uniquely skilled guidance help me find more compassion for myself — and I'm discovering a more fully integrated sense of self-awareness, understanding, and acceptance."

— Kathy, Finding Your Way client

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  • “Esther Sadie [Brandon] has the qualities of an exceptional coach and human being. She is positive, thoughtful, supportive, knowledgeable and curious. Esther is an exceptional listener and her genuine care and empathic approach is evident in all her coaching interactions. As a teacher, as a mother, the benefits I have received from her wisdom and guidance are immeasurable. She is incredibly skilled at helping others tap into their strengths and values.”

    Crista Bode, Lesley University, Student Teaching Supervisor, Classroom Teacher, and Mother

  • “Esther Sadie Brandon is the real deal—wise and kind and deeply knowledgeable. If well-beingcoaching appeals, highly recommend you check her out!”

    Yael Shy, CEO of Mindfulness Consultin, LLC - Meditation consultant, teacher and coach for teams and individuals.

  • "There aren't many people like Esther Brandon. She is kind, empathetic, and wise beyond belief. She has a profound ability to make you feel seen and heard, even amidst great struggle. She is authentic and courageous and it shows up in her coaching work. Highly recommend working with her."

    Isabel Mata, Meditation Teacher and Writer

  • I had the pleasure of attending a webinar Esther created entitled “Mindfulness and Coaching.” Clearly, Esther has both the passion and competence to be a leader in this space. The webinar had two important impacts on me. As a human being , I felt more centered, relaxed, and present to the moment at the conclusion of the webinar. As a coach, it validated and energized my own work in this space with my clients.”

    Howard Stanten, Master’s Of Physical Therapy (MPT), Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC),  Certified Professional Coach, International Coaching Federation (PCC)

  • I have known Esther for several years. The more I know her, the deeper my appreciation, respect, and admiration for her. In my mindful practices with her, I have come not only to understand intellectually the concept of being one with one’s body, mind, spirit, gut, emotion, but I have reached depths into my own integration of all of these parts and different levels of my own being. Being in mindful practice with Esther, signifies being on a trip far into the depth of my being.

    Jacqueline Levy, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC),  Certified Professional Coach, International Coaching Federation (PCC) 

  • "I have had amazing opportunities at Lesley, and great role models, but no one has inspired me like you have. You have been a guide and source of wisdom, and it is difficult for me to imagine what my life would be like without the sense of safety that your office provides. I am grateful for everything that you do and for the person that you are. I hope to one day do for someone all that you have done for me."

    L, Former Student Teacher

When the nervous system is soothed, there is more space — to breathe, to feel the ground beneath your feet, to reconnect with a steady sense of self.

From that steadiness, something becomes possible that may have felt out of reach for a long while.

To be in connection with kindness and care. To find your way.

“The gift of healing trauma is that the woundedness becomes a gateway to freedom, healing and love.”

— Tara Brach

Accessibility matters to me.

I hold a small number of sliding-scale openings at any time, and I'm happy to explore options if finances are a concern. If you're not ready to connect, you're welcome to explore the resources here at your own pace.

If you'd like to be in touch, there's space for that here — a simple email, or a free Inquiry Call.

The Resource Library

🍃 Finding Your Way weaves trauma-informed mindful awareness practice and healing science — including Interpersonal Neurobiology and Polyvagal Theory —You’re warmly invited to visit these teachings in the Resource Library.

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A free Inquiry Call
The Resource Library