Episode 3: Regulation and the nervous system

Regulated = calm.Or at least… that’s what we’ve all been taught.But what if that’s not actually true?In this episode, Erika and Ellie (aka the Regulation Queen) unpack regulation in a way that will likely flip what you thought you knew on its head.We get into why “calm” isn’t the goal, how behaviour is deeply connected to the nervous system, and why regulation is not one-size-fits-all (despite what Instagram might tell you). We also unpack what dysregulation actually looks like, what recovery really involves, and why so many traditional responses to behaviour completely miss the mark.There’s a bit of myth-busting, a bit of calling things out, and a lot of “oh… that makes sense”.If you’ve ever wondered why some strategies “work” for one person and completely fall flat for another, this one’s for you.We cover:• Why regulated and calm are not always the same thing • The nervous system–behaviour connection• Why regulation is deeply individual• What dysregulation actually looks like (and what it doesn’t)• How people respond to triggers (and why)• Why punishment doesn’t teach regulation• The impact of modern life on already stretched nervous systemsLearn more about the hosts!!Eleanor Brink - MEd., BCBA, Advanced/Specialist BSPErika Gleeson - OAM, Speaker, Advanced/Specialist BSP