20 | Befriending Your Nervous System (Part 1): Understanding Activation with Body Wisdom Coach Marjorie Schreurs

How well do you hear the signals your body is sending, my love? Most of us either don’t hear so well or too often choose not to listen... and the consequences can look like burnout, meltdowns, freak outs, and tantrums, or chronic fatigue, self-criticism, and general cranky-pants-ness. So! Got a body? This episode is for you! It’s the first installment of a two-part conversation with body wisdom coach Marjorie Schreurs, where we dive deep on how important it is to pay attention to the multitude of signals our bodies are sending us – so that we can take better care of ourselves and de-escalate when we’re on our way to the red zone (or orange zone!, which will make more sense when you listen).You’ll walk a way with a better understanding of how to recognize your levels of activation – as in, the signs that your internal “threat” detector is getting loud and cutting off the signal to the rational/thinking part of your brain. In part two, we’ll cover how to bring your brain back online by soothing your nervous system.Connect with Marjorie:Marjorie’s coaching website: https://soulsticecoaching.com/Follow Marjorie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-schreurs/Resources, References, and Links:Marjorie defines some of these terms in the episode, but in case you didn’t quite catch it or want to dig in more, I googled it for you! :)Neuroception. “Unleashing Your Sixth Sense: The Power of Neuroception” – https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brain-reboot/202310/unleashing-your-sixth-sense-the-power-of-neuroceptionAutonomic nervous system. “Autonomic Nervous System: What It Is, Function & Disorders” – https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23273-autonomic-nervous-systemLimbic system. “Limbic System: What to Know” – https://www.webmd.com/brain/limbic-system-what-to-knowPolyvagal theory. “What is Polyvagal Theory?” – https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheoryBurnout by Emily Nagoski, PhD. Really excellent book that walks through how burnout happens and what to do to take care of ourselves around it (either preventative or after it’s too late). https://www.burnoutbook.net/Read the transcript on SettlingIsBullshit.com