🎙️ Episode 2: The Shoulds Will Get Ya: EMDR, TRE & What Nervous System Regulation Really Means with Kendra Dale
Guest: Kendra Dale, LCSW
We’ve all seen it plastered across the internet: “Regulate your nervous system.” But what does that actually mean—beyond cold plunges, green juice, or a 10-step morning routine?
In this first episode of The High Functioning Hot Mess, I’m joined by licensed therapist and my cohost-in-spirit, Kendra Dale, to get to the root of what nervous system regulation truly looks and feels like in real life.
Together, we talk about: ✨ What it really means to regulate (and how trendy advice often misses the point) 🧠How EMDR and TRE help your body process and release stored stress 💠Why “the shoulds” keep us dysregulated and disconnected from ourselves 🌿 Simple, daily practices that actually create safety in your body—without perfection 💬 How to let your healing be messy, hopeful, and uniquely yours
This conversation is equal parts science, soul, and real-life stories—because regulation isn’t about doing more; it’s about feeling safe enough to do less.
Connect with Kendra:https://mindfulconnections22.wixsite.com/website/kendra-dale-lcsw
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EMDR - https://www.emdr.com
IFS - https://ifs-institute.com
TRE - https://treglobal.org
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