Episode 4-- Navigating Relationships: Build Your 'Inner Circle'

06/28/23 • 39 min

Join psychotherapist and Big Calm founder Tara Palmer is she discusses the importance of having an 'Inner Circle' or 'Seat Holders'. Tara explores the paradox of potentially being lonely despite having a large social circle. Discussing the notion of pseudo-intimacy, she illustrates the distinction between knowing facts about someone and truly comprehending their emotional journey. Tara underscores the impact of the environment and level of engagement on the quality of connection, emphasizing the importance of time and shared experiences in fostering deeper bonds. This episode aims to guide listeners in establishing their own inner circles, creating spaces for profound connections that enhance emotional and physiological well-being.

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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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Episode 5-- Living Mindfully: The High Cost of Saying Yes

In this episode, psychotherapist and Big Calm founder Tara Palmer delves into the importance of living mindfully and making conscious choices in various aspects of life. She explores the idea of whether something is worth it and how it can differ for each person. She then discusses the trade-offs and energetic investments involved in decision-making and highlight the challenge of avoiding mindless living in a world filled with distractions and targeted marketing. The host also examines the cost of saying yes to certain things and the need to prioritize and find balance. Join Tara as she guides listeners through a thought-provoking conversation on creating a mindful and intentional life.

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