36: Sometimes “I Want to Give Up” Is a Nervous System Alarm - Healing Is Knowing What to Do When the Spiral Starts

Sometimes the thoughts we believe most deeply are being generated from a dysregulated nervous system.In this deeply personal episode of reparenting radio, Lisa shares a raw and honest look into a recent nervous system spiral that left her questioning everything — her purpose, her work, her future, and even her desire to continue the human experience.But what she realized changed everything:Nothing catastrophic had actually happened.Her nervous system had become overloaded, and her mind began creating stories to match the state of her body.In this episode, Lisa explores:The difference between intuition and nervous system survivalWhy overwhelm can make life feel hopeless overnightEntrepreneurial burnout and emotional floodingEnvironmental dysregulation and nervous system stackingWhy healing does not mean “never spiraling again”The importance of having tools when the spiral beginsEmotional regulation, repair, and self-awareness in relationshipsHow to stop building your identity from temporary nervous system statesThis episode is a reminder that healing is not perfection.Healing is learning how to return to yourself.🎧 If this episode resonates, share it with someone who may need the reminder that they are not broken — they may simply be overwhelmed.Send us Fan MailSupport the showCONNECT WITH LISA WATSONYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reparent-yourselfTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reparent.yourselfWebsite: lisa-watson.comLinkedIn: watsonlisakInstagram: @reparentyourselfFREE RESOURCES1.  Newsletterhttps://app.kit.com/creator_profile2. For Founders & LeadersBefore You Scale: The 6 Emotional Patterns Every Founder Must (re)Wire https://reparent-yourself.kit.com/before-you-scale3. For EveryoneQuick Start Guide — (re)Parenting Yourself https://reparent-yourself.kit.com/lt-qs-rpy4. For Parents & CaregiversQuick Start Guide — Conscious Parenting https://reparent-yourself.kit.com/lt-qs-cpLisa's Children's Book ...