RECONNECT WORKSHOP SERIES · SESSION ONE
The Hidden Cost of Success
You built the career.
You met the goals.
So why does it feel like it took more than it gave back?
JOIN LIVE ON ZOOM AND CHANGE YOUR LIFE · 2 HOURS
Wednesday, August 26th // 11:00 AM Central
Why Rest Isn't Working
Sleep restores the body. It doesn't switch off a nervous system that has learned to stay ready.
What Keeps the Alarm On
The pressure ended years ago. The response didn't. There are specific, identifiable reasons for that.
Tools You Can Use This Week
Three practices you do with your body, not theory. They work whether or not you believe in them.
REGISTRATION CLOSES IN
Dr. Carolina Castanos on what actually keeps the nervous system in alert mode and what you'll do in the session.
This is for you if…
I achieved it. It doesn't feel like it.
I sleep. I still wake up tired.
They tell me it's just age.
I have less patience than I used to.
Nothing is wrong. Nothing feels right.
I want answers, not more rest.
WHO LEADS THIS SESSION
Dr Carolina Castaños PhD., LMFT
Founder of ReConnect, Dr. Castanos has more than 25 years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist for individuals and couples.
She holds a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy and has received extensive post-doctoral training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for working with couples (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Neuropsychology, and Hypnosis.
Her work today focuses on how chronic stress keeps the nervous system in a state of alert and what it takes to switch it off.
TESTIMONIALS
What people say about working with
Dr. Castaños
"A noticeable difference"
"It's a deep dive in your well being. A noticeable difference when you come out of it. Dr C explained everything thoroughly and was a joy to work with."
— David Vela
"An unexpected breakthrough"
"Dr C was amazing. I had an unexpected epiphany or breakthrough. I will return for more services!"
— Shari Freese
"You can feel it when you walk in"
"What a special experience! From the moment you join the calming space, you can feel the powerful, loving energy of Dr. Castaños."
— Karen Millican
"I felt calm and refreshed"
"I came in to focus on my health and stress and had a great experience. I felt very relaxed after the procedure. It felt worth the investment." — Perry Williams
AS SEEN ON
What will you learn
Why Stress Isn't Just About What's Happening Today
Most people assume stress comes from their workload, their schedule, or the demands of everyday life.
But that doesn't explain why some people stay stuck in stress long after the situation changes.
You'll discover why stress is often driven by deeper patterns, and why understanding those patterns changes everything about how you address it.
How Your Brain and Nervous System Learned to Respond to Stress
The way we learn to relate to emotions, needs, conflict, achievement, rejection, and belonging shapes how we respond to pressure throughout life.
You'll learn how patterns that once helped you adapt and succeed can eventually keep you stuck in cycles of stress, overthinking, tension, emotional exhaustion, and difficulty truly relaxing.
This isn't about weakness.
It's about adaptation.
What You'll Walk Away With and What Comes Next
You'll leave with three practices you can use the same week. Not concepts, things you do with your body.
And for those who want to go deeper, Dr. Castaños will explain how brain mapping and neurocognitive testing work, what they can reveal about stress, attention and recovery, and how to know whether that's a useful next step for you.
The details
When — Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time — 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT
Where — Live on Zoom, link sent after you register
Length — 2 hours
Investment — $129
Prefer to register by phone? Call 512-337-3836
ReConnect Austin · 8724 Mountain Crest Dr, Austin, TX 78735 · # (512) 337-3836 ·
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