Step Three to a Regulated Nervous System: Building your Capacity

In this episode, I’m taking you into the third step of regulating your nervous system — and this is where things really begin to shift.We’ve already explored awareness and regulation, but if you’ve ever felt like you’re still getting pulled into stress again and again… this is the missing piece. Today, I’m talking about capacity (how much your nervous system can actually hold) and why midlife can feel like things suddenly become “too much”, even when nothing obvious has changed.I’ll walk you through how to gently expand your window of tolerance, so you’re not constantly overwhelmed by life’s demands. This isn’t about avoiding stress — it’s about building the ability to move through it with more steadiness, more clarity, and far less reactivity. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why stress isn’t always the problem, and how a “full” nervous system changes the way you respond to everyday life  How your window of tolerance works (and why it can feel smaller in midlife)  The concept of building capacity through small, manageable stretches, not pushing or forcing  How your breath becomes a powerful tool for both calming your system and building resilience  What real nervous system regulation actually looks like in daily life, and how to feel more steady, even when life is fullDownload 15 Breaths to Calm Anxiety - a FREE 5 minute audio to calm you down in real time.Download The Breath Check-Up - your FREE guide to understanding how well you're breathing right now.Download my energising 5 Minute Morning Practice to get your day started in the best way possible.To find out more about my membership The Inner Space go to:  https://www.pollywarren.com/theinnerspaceEmail me at:  [email protected]://www.pollywarren.com/https://www.instagram.com/pollywarrencoaching/