Ep. 400 - How to Regulate Your Nervous System to Hold More Abundance
Ep. 400 - How to Regulate Your Nervous System to Hold More Abundance
Ep. 400 - How to Regulate Your Nervous System to Hold More Abundance
This episode dives into why feeling 'fine' on the surface doesn’t always translate to feeling safe, capable, or open to receiving — and how that gap lives not in the mind, but in the nervous system.
The conversation reveals that lasting manifestation isn’t about willpower or positive thinking alone — it’s rooted in nervous system regulation. A regulated system isn’t perpetually calm; it’s flexible, able to move fluidly between activation and rest. When dysregulated, people often self-sabotage, hit upper limits with success, or shut down — not from lack of desire, but from protective physiology. The hosts emphasize somatic tools over mental effort: breathwork, movement, sound, nature, beauty, and co-regulation all signal safety to the body. 'Small steppies' — micro-actions like removing phones from bedrooms or taking 60-second pauses — build capacity without overwhelm. Chronic overstimulation, especially from digital consumption, narrows our window of tolerance, while intentional sensory experiences widen it. Authenticity, boundaries, and supportive relationships further reinforce safety, allowing deeper embodiment and sustainable growth. Regulation isn’t a destination — it’s a daily, compassionate practice of returning to presence.
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A regulated nervous system isn't always Zen—it's the ability to move between sympathetic and rest-and-digest states with ease
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Our nervous systems subconsciously self-sabotage when things get too good
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Small Steppies help unregulated nervous systems align action with authentic choice—no pressure, just alignment
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Some women need to get more comfortable with their fight response to become regulated and assertive
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Phones are designed to hijack our brains
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Suppressing fear during a sound bath led to back pain, revealing how unprocessed somatic tension manifests physically
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Dorsal vagal shutdown is a protective state—not brokenness—and recovery starts with micro-movements and touch work
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Reducing technology use and engaging in tactile activities like letter writing and knitting has led to more manifestation in life
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Simple beauty practices expand the window of tolerance
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Singing, even off-key, can release energy and make one feel better
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The reset aims to bring the nervous system back to balance regardless of its state
