Pause: Waking Up With Night Terrors or Bad Dreams? — Shifting Back to Sleep [Pause 37]

Are you or someone you know experiencing night terrors? Fear not! In this podcast episode, we learn about techniques for calming the nervous system, such as regulating the body through physical squeezing and focusing on our breath. Pause episodes are designed to enhance the connection between your mind and body, promoting reset and presence in any circumstance. This episode is sponsored by Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing, which is a resource for those suffering the loss of a baby during pregnancy.  Today we will focus on shifting out of the fear and terror that comes when having an event that you'd describe as a bad dream, night terrors or nightmares. By the end of the episode, you'll have shifted from a racing heart into a calmer, more grounded state quicker.In this episode we: Discuss what night terrors are Determine if it's trauma-induced or emotionally-inducedPractice hand on your heart and/or bellySelf-hugPractice rocking/swayingFeel a reduction in heart rate and muscle tensionCheck out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-infoPlease remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional.  This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only. Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.comConnect with Dr. Kimber:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/About My Work: https://www.drkimber.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentleBook: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing