Nervous System & Anxiety Spirals: Real Conversations on Mom Therapy | Angie Hawkins

Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need to stop an anxiety spiral. Learn the nervous system science behind the 90-second rule and find emotional regulation.Ever feel like your nervous system is hijacked by a story you can't stop telling yourself? In this episode, Aaron sits down with Inner Glow Coach and suicide attempt survivor Angie Hawkins to bridge the gap between "woo-woo" spirituality and nervous system science.In this episode, you’ll discover:The 90-Second Rule: A simple scientific trick to shut down the physiological stress response instantly.Safety vs. Science: Why "aligning with your soul" and "regulating your nervous system" are actually the same thing.The "Baby" Method: A transformative framework for treating your anxiety with radical attentiveness.Connect with Angie: Visit runninginslippers.com to grab Angie’s memoir or apply for one of her five monthly free coaching calls.Visualizing the Stress Response: The "90-Second Rule" is based on the physiological lifespan of an emotion in the body. Visualizing the arc of a chemical stress response (like a cortisol spike) helps listeners understand that if they can breathe through the "peak," the body will naturally begin to regulate.The Nervous System & The 90-Second Rule (03:15): The science of shutting down the physiological stress response instantly.Real Conversations on Science vs. Soul (08:45): Why emotional regulation and spiritual alignment are the same biological process.Mom Therapy & The "Baby" Method (14:20): A transformative framework for treating anxiety with radical attentiveness and care.Bridging the Gap (19:30): Moving from "survival mode" to a state of felt safety.This episode provides the real conversations and mom therapy—practical psychoeducation and nervous system tools—needed to navigate acute stress and regain emotional regulation."Stop the spiral in real-time. Download Mind Circuit for a 90-second Nervous System Reset and evidence-based tools for Emotional Regulation: Google Play → ⁠⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.ageOfUncertainty&hl=en⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Download Now⁠⁠at App Store → ⁠⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mindcircuit/id6478664305⁠⁠ Follow Us: Instagram →@mindcircuitappYouTube → @MindCircuitAppWebsite → ⁠⁠https://mindcircuit.org⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠@Mindcircuit Disclaimer: Notesto My Nervous System is an educational and psychoeducational resourcecreated by Erin Vandermore, LCMHC. While Erin is a licensed therapist, thispodcast—including episodes described as "Mom Therapy" or "RealConversations"—is for informational purposes only. It does notconstitute psychotherapy, medical advice, or a therapist-client relationship.Emergency Resources:If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please do not rely on thiscontent. Call or text 988 (in the US and Canada) for the Suicide &Crisis Lifeline, call 911, or head to your nearest emergency room.The Mind Circuit App"EASE": Use of the Mind Circuit app is a self-help tool for emotionalregulation and is not a substitute for clinical treatment.© 2024 Erin Vandermore.All rights reserved.