(#128) Embodied Decision Making: How to Trust Yourself and Your Nervous System

Why do decisions feel so hard sometimes? In this episode, we dive into embodied decision making, nervous system regulation, self-trust, and the emotional patterns that can make it difficult to know what’s truly right for you. If you’ve ever struggled with overthinking, people-pleasing, fear of making the “wrong” choice, or feeling disconnected from your inner knowing, this conversation will help you reconnect with your intuition and your body. Through a somatic and nervous-system-informed lens, Rae explores how decision making is not just a mental process—it’s a full mind-body experience. This episode walks through how childhood conditioning, perfectionism, trauma responses, anxiety, and high-achiever patterns can disconnect us from our authentic yes and no. You’ll also learn practical tools for building self-trust, reconnecting with your intuition, and making decisions that feel aligned instead of fear-based.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: What embodied decision making actually means  Why decision making is a nervous system experience How anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and fear affect decision making  What an “embodied yes” and “embodied no” feel like in the body  How trauma and conditioning can disconnect you from your intuition  How to strengthen self-trust, self-knowledge, and self-compassion 🌿 This episode is for you if: You struggle with overthinking and decision fatigue  You second-guess yourself constantly  You feel disconnected from your intuition  You’re navigating a big life transition, career change, or relationship decision  You want to build more self-trust and confidence in your choices Embodied decision making is not about making the “perfect” choice—it’s about learning to trust yourself, listen to your body, and move through life in alignment with your values and inner knowing.📩 Want more somatic healing tools and nervous system support? Check out the free Breathwork Resource Library and monthly newsletter.CONNECT Work With MeThe Somatic Healing NewsletterInstagramWebsiteSubscribe & Review Apple PodcastsFollow & Rate SpotifyDisclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast is intended to inspire, educate, and support you on your personal journey. It does not substitute for professional mental health advice. I am not a psychologist or medical professional. If you are experiencing distress, mental health challenges, or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified professional.