EPISODE · Dec 14, 2025 · 34 MIN
TWOU Ep 6 - This ONE thing is transforming our family!
from The Whole of Us · host Kelsey & Tom Wauchope
In this episode, we explore one of the most life-changing skills we’ve ever learned: emotional regulation. We unpack what regulation actually is, how the nervous system responds to stress, and how somatic tools have transformed our marriage, parenting, and daily life.From freeze and fight-flight moments to co-regulation, polyvagal theory, shame, and repair, this episode gives real, practical insight into building a safer, more connected life from the inside out.If you’ve felt overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to support your kids through big feelings, you’ll find so much here.Chapters:01:38 - Introduction to Emotional Regulation04:51 - Understanding the Amygdala's Impact07:54 - Exploring Polyvagal Theory10:39 - The Journey to Self-Awareness11:06 - Creating Space for Emotions12:03 - Compassion in Emotional Management12:51 - Benefits of Somatic Therapy14:23 - The Role of Co-Regulation in Relationships17:03 - Parenting with Emotional Awareness27:04 - Finding Joy Through Emotional Regulation✨ Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6YFuoKTYMYQBkoBqDU6RWX🍎 Listen on Applehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-of-us/id1852384590🤍 Follow AlongIG: https://instagram.com/thewholeofusTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewholeofusFB: https://facebook.com/we.are.the.whole.of.us🌿 Our Website + Storieshttps://thewholeofus.com/
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In this episode, we explore one of the most life-changing skills we’ve ever learned: emotional regulation. We unpack what regulation actually is, how the nervous system responds to stress, and how somatic tools have transformed our marriage, parenting, and daily life.From freeze and fight-flight moments to co-regulation, polyvagal theory, shame, and repair, this episode gives real, practical insight into building a safer, more connected life from the inside out.If you’ve felt overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to support your kids through big feelings, you’ll find so much here.Chapters:01:38 - Introduction to Emotional Regulation04:51 - Understanding the Amygdala's Impact07:54 - Exploring Polyvagal Theory10:39 - The Journey to Self-Awareness11:06 - Creating Space for Emotions12:03 - Compassion in Emotional Management12:51 - Benefits of Somatic Therapy14:23 - The Role of Co-Regulation in Relationships17:03 - Parenting with Emotional Awareness27:04 - Finding Joy Through Emotional Regulation✨ Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6YFuoKTYMYQBkoBqDU6RWX🍎 Listen on Applehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-of-us/id1852384590🤍 Follow AlongIG: https://instagram.com/thewholeofusTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewholeofusFB: https://facebook.com/we.are.the.whole.of.us🌿 Our Website + Storieshttps://thewholeofus.com/
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