Ep. 10 Regulate your Nervous System

Timestamps:0:00 – Intro0:13 – What is nervous system regulation & why it matters0:38 – Mental health crisis & the gap in nervous system education0:59 – Blue Lotus as a regulation tool1:16 – How the nervous system controls your hormones1:32 – Cortisol vs. other hormones: why you can't have both2:28 – Libido, safety, and the nervous system2:52 – Dysregulated nervous system & survival decision-making3:18 – Micro decisions & "wealthy women don't rush"4:14 – Personal journey with Blue Lotus & emotional maturity5:14 – Fawn response & the body's protection mechanisms5:35 – Anxiety vs. arousal: what the body confuses6:02 – Toxic relationships, dopamine, and feeling unsafe7:00 – Slowing down & responding vs. reacting7:15 – Consumerism, dopamine & the high-strung lifestyle8:04 – Nervous system regulation tools: meditation, magnesium & more8:42 – Why regulation matters now more than ever9:09 – Outro & Blue Lotus EffectYouTube Description:In this episode of the Wild Grace Podcast, host Malika Ford dives deep into one of the most overlooked pillars of wellbeing — nervous system regulation.With 43% of Australians experiencing mental health challenges, we're talking about stress and anxiety more than ever — but are we actually addressing the root cause? Malika breaks down how your nervous system controls everything from your hormones and libido to the micro decisions that shape your wealth, relationships, and quality of life.She shares her personal journey with Blue Lotus, emotional maturity, and what it truly means to move through life from a place of safety and regulation rather than survival and reaction.In this episode:Why cortisol blocks all other hormones in the bodyHow a dysregulated nervous system affects libido and pleasureThe link between anxiety, the fawn response, and arousalMaking decisions from a regulated vs. survival stateSimple tools to regulate: meditation, breathwork, magnesium, Blue Lotus & moreCheck out:[email protected]://www.youtube.com/@BlueLotusEffect