Rewiring the Nervous System: From Fawn to Freedom with Natalie Bedard

Suzanne and guest Natalie Bedard (NatNat) dive into the realms of mastering the inner critic and understanding the nervous system. Natalie, an expert in meditation and emotional regulation, explains the concepts of fight, flight, freeze, and the newly recognised fawn response. Through personal stories and mindfulness exercises, they shed light on the importance of self-awareness, authentic emotions, and the value of small, intentional moments to reset and connect. This episode offers practical tips, heartfelt anecdotes, and a profound understanding of regulating one's nervous system for overall well-being. In this episode Suzanne and Natalie discuss: Understanding the Nervous System Exploring the Fawn Response Personal Experiences with Asking for Needs Mindful Moments Meditation Understanding Communication and Nervous System The Importance of Repair in Relationships Cultural and Personal Communication Differences Embracing Emotions and Vulnerability Find out more about Natalie here: https://linktr.ee/Liftoneself Find out more about Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com For exclusive content, including a private solo podcast, join Suzanne's Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/suzanneculberg Enjoy my podcast? You'll love my emails, sign up here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/newsletter Want to be a guest on The Nope Coach podcast? Send Suzanne Culberg a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thenopecoach A simple way to make my day – please subscribe to my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@suzanneculberg?sub_confirmation=1 The Nope coach Suzanne Culberg teaches you how to put yourself first without feeling selfish, by setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming the unapologetic badass you long to be. Contact Suzanne here: https://www.suzanneculberg.com/contact