072: Dr. Keean Kirk | Your Nervous System Isn’t Broken — It’s Trying to Save You

Want To Watch Entrepreneurs In Recovery? Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@jesseharless    In this episode of the Entrepreneurs Recovery Podcast, host Jesse interviews Dr. Keean Kirk for a deep dive into the gift of a dysregulated nervous system. They explore how trauma responses can be viewed as biological intelligence rather than personality flaws and discuss the importance of compassionate self-inquiry and regulation strategies.    The episode also touches on how societal norms influence mental health and the role of community in healing. Tune in to understand more about neuroscience, empathetic witnessing, and how to repurpose survival mechanisms for better well-being.    To Work With & Learn More From Dr. Keean Kirk Visit https://keean.org/    Moments From the Show 00:00 The Dark Night of the Soul 01:10 Meet Dr. Keean Kirk 01:20 Understanding the Gift of a Dysregulated Nervous System 04:41 The Role of Pain in Conscious Awareness 10:36 The Importance of Co-Regulation and Empathy 13:14 Exploring the Maternal Wound and Safety 20:03 The Journey of the Nervous System 27:09 The Power of Self-Compassion and Gratitude 35:29 The Struggle with Accepting Compliments 42:13 Biological Intelligence and Trauma Responses 48:14 Society's Influence on Self-Worth 55:22 The Importance of Self-Inquiry 58:20 Rewiring the Dysregulated Nervous System 59:47 Working with Dr. Keean Kirk My Free Self-Regulation Guide https://shorturl.at/jEJG3    My Book - If Not You, Then Who? https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733531610   My Coaching Program https://www.jesseharless.com/coaching    Submit To The Show Your Questions, Challenges, Issues, Share Your Story https://form.jotform.com/242276390225051    Life Saving Routines With Hal Elrod | Entrepreneurs In Recovery Ep 030  https://youtu.be/I2bjdgIkL0I    Connect With Jesse Website: https://www.entrepreneursinrecovery.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JesseHarless222 Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/JesseHarless22 Links To More: https://linktr.ee/jesseharless222    Get Your Genome Report https://thednacompany.com/jesseharless     Apollo Wearable Touch Therapy https://apolloneuro.com/entrepreneursinrecovery   The Entrepreneurs in Recovery podcast is for those interested in finding healing from addictions, trauma, and attachments that hold them back from sharing their authentic voice and message with the world. We showcase a wide variety of guests specializing in holistic health, mental health, wealth, addiction, trauma, spirituality, habit change, entrepreneurship, psychedelics, integration, and more. Hosted by Jesse Harless, interviewing individuals who overcame tremendous odds in order to find their innate greatness within and share their endeavors with the world. You’ll hear helpful tools, ideas, vulnerability, synchronicities, and inspiring stories that will impact your mind, body, and soul.  #EntrepreneursInRecovery #addiction #podcast