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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 36 MIN

Why You Can't Think Your Way Out of Trauma | Nervous System Science Made Simple

from Blissful Evolution · host Abi Beri

You've done all the inner work — the therapy, the journaling, the insights. You understand your patternsperfectly. So why does your body still react the same way? In this episode, I break down the science of why knowing isn't healing — in plain English, with zero jargon.We explore polyvagal theory, the 4 trauma responses (yes, there's a fourth one), why your nervous system has its owntimeline, and what actually helps when thinking your way out doesn't work. Includes a gentle somatic practice at the end — eyes open or closed, your choice.Topics covered:→ Polyvagal theory explained simply→ Fight, flight, freeze & fawn→ Neuroception — your body's secretsurveillance→ Why the body keeps the score→ Co-regulation & somatic healing→ The window of tolerance→ What actually helpsYour body isn't broken. It just hasn't had theright map.🌿 blissfulevolution.com🌿 somatictherapyireland.com🌿 familyconstellationseurope.com

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