S14 EP21: How to Regulate Your Nervous System (Without Avoiding Stress)
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Stress, frustration, sadness, and overwhelm are all part of being human. But how do you know when you're experiencing an everyday emotional response versus something that deserves a closer look?
In this episode of the Thick Thighs Save Lives Podcast, we explore the difference between everyday emotional responses, temporary dysregulation, and chronic nervous system dysregulation.
We're talking about why your body's basic needs matter more than you might think, how our expectations influence our ability to handle stress, and why emotional regulation is a skill that gets stronger with practice.
Plus, we're sharing seven simple strategies you can start using to better manage stress and build resilience TODAY.
Because sometimes you need better coping strategies. Sometimes you need professional support. And sometimes you just need a nap.
The goal isn't to avoid stress. It's to build the skills to handle it.
(00:00:50) Welcome to the Podcast
(00:04:43) Are We Turning Everyday Stress Into a Diagnosis?
(00:10:15) Why Emotional Regulation Is a Learned Skill
(00:20:29) Everyday Stress vs. Chronic Dysregulation
(00:28:18) Signs Your Nervous System May Be Dysregulated
(00:39:42) Why Emotional Regulation Takes Practice
(00:42:44) Are You Dysregulated, Overloaded, or Avoiding Discomfort?(00:49:25) How Sleep, Nutrition, and Hydration Affect Stress
(00:58:29) Why the Goal Isn't to Eliminate Stress
(01:02:56) Seven Practical Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System
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