In this episode of Healing Girl Diaries, we’re diving into the world of your Nervous System—what it is, how it works, and why it sometimes keeps you stuck in survival mode.
We’ll break down terms like the autonomic nervous system, sympathetic and parasympathetic responses, fight, flight, freeze, hyperarousal, hypoarousal, and the window of tolerance - all explained in simple, easy-to-understand language, even if this is your very first time hearing about them.
You’ll also discover how nervous system dysregulation might be showing up in your everyday life—things like anxiety, people-pleasing, relationship struggles, hormonal imbalances, or even digestive issues.
And most importantly, I’ll share a set of practical tools you can use to support yourself in those moments - things like EFT tapping, somatic shaking, breathing techniques, and co-regulation. You’ll learn not just what these tools are, but how to do them, so you can begin building your own regulation toolkit and start creating more calm, safety, and balance in your daily life.
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00:00 Welcome to Healing Girl Diaries
00:43 Understanding Your Nervous System
01:27 The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Systems
04:30 Survival Responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn
07:43 Hyper and Hypo Arousal States
08:35 The Window of Tolerance
11:48 Childhood Experiences and Modern Society
14:18 Everyday Examples of Dysregulation
17:30 Five Practical Tools for Regulation
25:35 Breathing Techniques for Regulation
27:42 Co-Regulation Techniques
29:29 Awareness and Daily Routine for Regulation
30:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts