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In this episode, you'll learn what nervous system dysregulation really looks like, how it blocks healing and creativity, why many high-achieving women stay stuck in survival mode, and how to use a “sensory diet” to return to ease and flow.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[00:50] Why helpers often sacrifice their well-being

[01:35] Your nervous system is the key to thriving

[02:15] What dysregulation means and how to spot it

[03:28] Why helpers often come from pain and burnout

[04:10] Building your work on a dysregulated foundation

[04:52] The power of curiosity and presence

[05:40] How the body keeps the score

[06:05] What causes nervous system dysregulation

[06:38] Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn explained

[07:10] Getting stuck in sympathetic mode

[08:00] Chronic stress and overgiving as triggers

[08:40] How screen time impacts your nervous system

[09:10] Signs of being stuck in survival mode

[10:00] How dysregulation affects creativity

[10:32] From symptoms to system failure

[11:26] Impact on relationships and business

[12:40] What happens when you regulate your system

[13:20] Creating from inspiration instead of push

[13:55] Blocking miracles by staying in fear

[14:30] Four types of dysregulation

[15:05] Signs you’re in fight or flight

[15:50] Light sleep and constant tension

[16:20] Signs you’re in freeze

[17:05] Functional freeze in high achievers

[18:00] Freeze patterns like binge-watching and scrolling

[18:40] Bursts of energy followed by shutdown

[19:10] Procrastination and disconnection in freeze

[19:35] Signs you’re in fawn

[20:10] People pleasing and lack of boundaries

[20:38] Overcommitting and fear of rejection

[21:05] How dysregulation disrupts flow

[21:45] Goal of flexible nervous system response

[22:10] Why a sensory diet matters

[22:35] Structure and intention in nervous system healing

[23:00] Grounding and nature as regulation tools

[23:40] Other sensory tools for healing

[24:20] Using scent to signal safety

[24:55] Music and sound baths for regulation

[25:20] Movement and cross-body practices

[26:00] Why walking soothes the nervous system

[26:35] Stillness and peace in everyday life

[27:20] Yoga, dance, and somatic work

[27:50] Breathwork and slow breathing

[28:50] Reiki and energy work for downregulation

[30:20] Mirroring and self-awareness in healing

[30:50] Achievement as a mask for dysregulation

[31:20] Returning to ease and joy

[31:55] Choosing healing without self-judgment

Resources Mentioned:

A Course in Miracles | Program

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