How to Heal Attachment Wounds with Nervous System Regulation | Jessica Baum LMHC | Mom Therapy

Your nervous system holds the key to healing attachment wounds — and this episode shows you how. Licensed therapist and bestselling author Jessica Baum (Anxiously Attached, Safe) joins Erin to break down why attachment patterns live in your body, not just your mind, and what it actually takes to heal them.In this episode, you'll learn how to:Stop the anxiety loop by understanding where attachment wounds are stored somatically in your bodyBreak free from the "I'm just anxiously attached" label trap with the Wheel of AttachmentUse co-regulation to build the self-regulation your nervous system never learned as a childRecognize intergenerational trauma patterns without blaming your parentsMove past brain fog, chronic reactivity, and high-functioning anxiety through somatic healingFind (or become) an "anchoring nervous system" — even without a therapistTimestamps:01:30 – Meet Jessica Baum: attachment expert, LMHC, and bestselling author02:30 – What is the book "Safe" about? Nervous system regulation meets attachment science05:00 – The Wheel of Attachment: why you're not just one attachment style08:00 – Why we crave labels — and why attachment is more nuanced than TikTok says13:00 – Somatic exercises for healing: felt sense, free meditations, and slowing down16:00 – Why reading "Safe" might activate your body — and that's the point19:00 – The power of relational, somatic writing (and Jessica's mentor Bonnie Badenoch)25:00 – Co-regulation explained: how sharing nervous systems builds security31:00 – "It's a process" — healing attachment wounds isn't 3 steps, and that's okay38:00 – You don't need a therapist to heal — but you do need a safe nervous systemAbout the Guest: Jessica Baum, LMHC, is the founder of the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach, creator of the Be Selfull Method, and bestselling author of Anxiously Attached and Safe. She is a leading voice in attachment healing, interpersonal neurobiology, and trauma-informed therapy. Follow her @jessicabaumlmhc on Instagram. Her newest Book SAFE at her website at https://jessicabaumlmhc.com/About the Host:Erin is a therapist, EMDR practitioner, mom, and creator of the Mind Circuit App (formerly known as Ease) — a simple nervous system reset tool with short, evidence-based somatic practices including Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) for anxiety, overwhelm, and stress. Download free on Apple App Store or Google Play.Start Your Reset TodayDownload Mind Circuit for Emotional Regulation & Somatic Tools: iOS App Store → Download NowGoogle Play → Download NowConnect & Listen: YouTube Music → Subscribe for Audio Resets (NewPlatform Growth)  @MindCircuitAppInstagram → @erin_notestomynervoussystemWebsite → mindcircuit.org #NervousSystemRegulation#SomaticHealing #MomTherapy #EMDRatHome #BilateralStimulation#TraumaInformedParenting #SecureAttachment #EmotionalRegulationLegal & Safety Disclaimer: Notes to My Nervous System is an educational and psychoeducational resource created by Erin Vandermore, LCMHC. While Erin is a licensed therapist, thispodcast—including "Mom Therapy" sessions—is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute psychotherapy, medical advice, or a therapist-client relationship. The Mind Circuit app (Ease) is a self-help tooland is not a substitute for clinical treatment.Emergency Resources: If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 (US/Canada) for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.© 2026 Erin Vandermore. All rights reserved.