EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 10 MIN
You're Not Broken: Understanding Your Nervous System and Why It Runs the Show
from The Role Model You Never Had with Jess Tiana · host Jessica
You keep repeating patterns you fully understand. You know why you do what you do and you still can't stop. This is not a willpower problem. This is your nervous system.In this episode I break down what your nervous system actually is, the four survival responses that run automatically beneath your awareness, the window of tolerance and what happens when you're pushed outside it, and what regulation actually feels like in your body.I also introduce the Tree Model - the nervous system mapping framework I developed for clients - and talk about why awareness is always the first step before anything can change.If you've ever wondered why healing takes so long even when you're doing all the work - this one is for you.Apply for 1:1 coaching: https://77z9uh9ts6v.typeform.com/to/p3IrXlMiFollow on Instagram: @jessica_tiana_
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You keep repeating patterns you fully understand. You know why you do what you do and you still can't stop. This is not a willpower problem. This is your nervous system. In this episode I break down what your nervous system actually is, the four survival responses that run automatically beneath your awareness, the window of tolerance and what happens when you're pushed outside it, and what regulation actually feels like in your body. I also introduce the Tree Model - the nervous system mappin...
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