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Season 2 opens with a powerful conversation about connection, regulation, and breaking cycles.In this episode of The Shadows We Cast, Jennifer St. John sits down with clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and renowned speaker Dr. Jody Carrington. Known for her bold, honest, and deeply human approach to mental health, Dr. Jody’s work focuses on one essential truth: we are wired for connection — and healing happens in relationships.Together, Jennifer and Jody explore emotional regulation, empathy, and the long ripple effects of growing up in environments shaped by mental illness and addiction. Through Jennifer’s lived experience and Dr. Jody’s clinical insight, this conversation unpacks how trauma shapes our nervous systems, why empathy requires context, and how safe relationships can help us break intergenerational cycles.In this episode we explore:emotional regulation and the “flipped lid” stateintergenerational trauma and cycle breakingthe power of empathy and the phrase “tell me more”addiction, connection, and healingsimple ways to regulate your nervous system in everyday lifeAbout Dr. Jody CarringtonDr. Jody Carrington is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and founder of Carrington & Company. She speaks on hundreds of stages globally each year and hosts the popular podcast UNLONELY, where she continues her mission of helping people find their way back to authentic human connection.Learn more about Dr. Jody:Website: https://www.drjodycarrington.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drjodycarringtonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jody-carrington/This episode includes discussion of addiction, mental illness, trauma, and suicidal ideation.Host/Producer/Writer/Director: Jenn St JohnEditor: Andrew SchillerWebsite: www.jennstjohn.caFollow along:Instagram: @jenn_stjohnLinkedIn: Jenn St JohnIf this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who might need to hear it too.Subscribe, leave a review, or just send a little love—your support helps these conversations reach the people who need them most.