50: Dysregulation Is Not the Enemy

What if emotional dysregulation is not s sign that something is wrong with you, but a signal inviting you into compassion?In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Laura Dugovic for a powerful, honest conversation about reframing dysregulation as information, not failure. We talk about what happens when we stop fighting our bodies, stop forcing peace, and allow God to meet us in the middle of our hardest moments.Laura shares from her own lived experience with panic disorder, trauma recovery, and nervous system healing, and we explore why bypassing our emotions, spiritually, emotionally, or cognitively, keeps us stuck. Instead, we talk about curiosity, validation, boundaries, and learning to say, “Of course I feel this way.”In this episode, we cover:Why dysregulation isn’t the enemy, but a signal asking for careHow forcing peace can actually be an act of war against yourselfThe difference between spiritual peace and emotional bypassingWhat it looks like to let God be with you instead of asking Him to take the pain awayWhy your body’s response to stress, trauma, or grief doesn’t mean you’re brokenHow compassion and validation create real regulation and healingIf you’ve ever felt frustrated with yourself for not being “fine,” or wondered why your body reacts the way it does, this episode is a gentle reminder that nothing has gone wrong with you—and you don’t have to do this alone.💌 You can email me at [email protected] or come say hi on Instagram @dear.anniejoyFor more of Laura, check out her website becausetheworldneeds.com and for more info on her wellness studio and salt cave go to getsalted.com