5.2 (Encore) : The Most Important Key To Unlocking Recovery - Your Nervous System, Part 2

In this episode, we’re continuing our chat from Episode 5, Part 1. I’m sharing specific strategies to map and understand your autonomic nervous system using Deb Dana's polyvagal ladder as our scientific framework. I’m giving actionable strategies to recognize neural dysregulation when it comes to food and triggering situations. You’ll leave this episode with tactics to rewire old patterns and find a greater sense of safety in your body. This stuff can translate beyond the dinner table and help you manage interactions with friends, colleagues, and partners. Perfect for curious minds who want to understand the science behind why recovery is way more than just "mind over matter" and how you can support yourself or share this info with someone you care about.Key Points:[00:01:30] Review of the ANS and Deb Dana’s polyvagal ladder [00:04:01] Mapping and tracking your nervous system symptoms so you can see where you are your ANS ladder[00:08:40] Practices for noticing sympathetic activation or dorsal collapse before it escalates [00:11:59] Specific coping tools and things you can do to cope with states of dysregulationResources Mentioned:Deb Dana’s work on polyvagal theoryEpisode Links:Website: swellmentalhealth.comInstagram: @counselorkateGet in touch and work with me: swellmentalhealth.com/contact