Episode 2-- Calming Your Nervous System and Why You're More Than Your Mini Freak Outs
05/31/23 • 35 min
In this podcast episode, licensed psychotherapist Tara Palmer discussed the importance of understanding the nervous system and its impact on our daily lives. The nervous system acts as a mind-body surveillance system, constantly working to keep us safe and connected. However, patterns can become established in the system that prioritize protective states, which may no longer be necessary or helpful. The conversation also touches on the implications of general associations and how patterns established in the nervous system can be mistaken as aspects of one's personality. Recognizing and understanding these patterns can lead to personal growth and new ways of living in the world.
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In this podcast episode, licensed psychotherapist Tara Palmer discussed the importance of understanding the nervous system and its impact on our daily lives. The nervous system acts as a mind-body surveillance system, constantly working to keep us safe and connected. However, patterns can become established in the system that prioritize protective states, which may no longer be necessary or helpful. The conversation also touches on the implications of general associations and how patterns established in the nervous system can be mistaken as aspects of one's personality. Recognizing and understanding these patterns can lead to personal growth and new ways of living in the world.
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Episode 1--Unlock Your Inner Calm: Harnessing the Power of Your Nervous System for Better Mental Health
In this insightful episode, a licensed psychotherapist discusses the overlooked but incredibly powerful role the nervous system plays in mental and emotional health. You'll learn how to understand and strengthen your nervous system so you can tackle unconscious patterns affecting your well-being. Tune in to discover a different approach to mental health and learn about the practical implications of nervous system 'energies' in your daily life, even if you lean more towards intellectual understanding. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking to gain control of their mental health.
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Episode 3-- The Importance of Co-Regulation and Energy Exchange in Relationships
In this practical episode, Tara unpacks the concept of co-regulation and how our nervous systems interact with others in different situations, from casual to significant relationships. She explains how our nervous systems are constantly reading and responding to cues from others, and how this can lead to either co-regulation or co-activation. Co-regulation refers to when our nervous systems are brought into a state of connection with another person, while co-activation occurs when our nervous system is triggered into a protective state.
The exchange of energy between two people can happen in any situation, whether it's a casual interaction with a cashier or a deeper relationship with a spouse. Our nervous systems are always scanning for safety and belonging, and this affects how we interact with others.
Learning to understand and respond to these nervous system states can be a big part of finding lasting calm and enduring emotional health.
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