The Intersection of Mental Health and the Nervous System with Rachel Hardy

Host Leslie is joined by Rachel Hardy, intuitive coach and mentor, to explore the profound impact our nervous systems have on mental health and overall wellbeing. Rachel shares how her journey to becoming a nervous system regulation expert was influenced by both her professional experience in injury recovery and chronic pain management, and her personal health struggles with autoimmune conditions and  depression.Rachel explains how our bodies store trauma, and how our nervous systems evolve through social engagement, particularly during infancy. Leslie and Rachel also discuss the often-overlooked connection between nervous system dysregulation and common mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression. They challenge traditional cognitive-only approaches to healing, advocating for a more holistic method that incorporates body awareness and physical manifestations of emotions. Rachel also emphasizes the significance of how understanding and regulating our nervous systems can transform our lives and enable us to live on our own terms.Links mentioned in the episode:Watch this episode on YouTubeRachel’s websiteJoin The Resilient Goddess, Rachel’s Facebook groupFollow Rachel on InstagramLearn more about Dr. Peter Levine and Somatic Experiencing“When Did Everyone Get So ‘Dysregulated’? How managing our mental health became a matter of monitoring our nervous systems” via The CutShow Credits:Show created and produced by Leslie Carr with the help of:Raphaello, Post-production supervisorSarah Carefoot, Media ManagerRecorded in part at WTF Studios, Los Angeles