Nervous System Regulation: Why Self-Care & Collective Care Matter

It’s okay if you’re not calm right now. Dysregulation isn’t a bad thing — it’s just information.In this episode, I explain what the nervous system is, what nervous system regulation means, and why the goal isn’t to be 100% regulated all the time, but rather to have a FLEXIBLE nervous system. I share sensory-soothing strategies (based on sight, sound, smell, touch, & movement) to help you build a flexible nervous system & come back into your window of tolerance. We’ll explore the link between self-care & collective care, and discuss the impact of systems of oppression on nervous system health.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Nervous System Care & Healing Podcast00:23 Understanding the Nervous System01:46 Nervous System Regulation Explained04:54 Building a Flexible Nervous System05:56 Recognizing Dysregulation08:28 Sensory-Soothing Strategies12:21 The Impact of the World on Our Nervous Systems15:18 Balancing Individual & Collective CareQuote: “Individual care asks, how do you take care of yourself? Collective care asks, how do we take care of each other? Systemic change asks, how do we transform systems of oppression into systems of care?”About the HostLiz Zhou is a neurodivergent therapist of color, coach, & speaker based in Colorado (MA, LPC, she/her). She helps highly sensitive, neurodivergent adults & couples heal their nervous systems and connect with their authentic selves. Her specialties include: Brainspotting, EMDR, IFS, Psychedelic Integration, and Nervous System Intensives (deep-dive, accelerated therapy). Liz’s services are available online in Colorado & worldwide.Connect with Liz>> Subscribe to Liz’s Neurodivergent Letters — a weekly email series for highly sensitive, neurodivergent adults who feel burnt out from wearing masks all day & are re-learning who they really are. Every week, you’ll receive short & sweet emails on how to take care of your nervous system and understand your brain.>> Follow on Instagram: @liz.holistic.therapist>> Watch on YouTube>> Visit my website: www.seasonsofgrowthcounseling.comOptions to Work Together>> To work 1:1 with Liz (adults & couples): book an intro call here.>> To hire Liz for speaking & workshops: submit an inquiry form here.