442 — The 5 Nervous System Patterns — Which One Takes Over When You Hit Your Limit?

442 — The 5 Nervous System Patterns — Which One Takes Over When You Hit Your Limit?

April 14, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 442

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The episode explores different nervous system patterns that emerge when individuals reach their limits and how they cope with overwhelming emotions.

When you're frustrated, overwhelmed, or just done — what do you do? Do you take over — handle it, control it, make sure nobody sees you struggling? Do you go quiet, pull back, and wait for it to pass? Do you pour into everyone around you until there's nothing left for you? Do you zone out, check out, find somewhere else to be in your head? Do you go into fix-it mode — the lists, the plans, the need to have everything done right before you can breathe? One of those probably just made you wince...

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Host: Michelle Grosser

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