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Nervous System Regulation

Most of what we call "overwhelm," "shutdown," or "not coping" is a nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do to keep us safe. These pieces are about working with that system instead of against it — understanding the states you move through, and building small, honest practices that help your body remember it's allowed to settle.

Nervous System · 6 min How to Regulate Your Nervous System (Naturally) Small, repeatable practices for calming a stress response — no apps required. Read more → Nervous System · 7 min Somatic Exercises for Nervous System Regulation Gentle movement to help stored stress actually leave the body. Read more → Nervous System · 9 min Dorsal Vagal Shutdown: What It Is and How to Come Out of It When you've gone numb and flat — what's happening, and how to come back online. Read more → Nervous System · 6 min What Is Nervous System Dysregulation? The signs, in plain language, and a kinder first step than "just calm down." Read more → Nervous System · 5 min Nervous System Reset: 5 Techniques for When You Feel Overwhelmed Five things to try in the moment everything feels like too much. Read more → Related pieces from Somatic Healing & Breathwork pair well with these. Browse all writing →
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