Connection Starts Within - Nervous System Series

About this episode

This episode explores the importance of building a relationship with oneself as a foundation for connecting with others.

In this episode of The Nervous System Series, we explore the layers of relationship and how every relationship in our lives begins with the one we have with ourselves. We talk about what it means to build a relationship with your own value, authenticity, and nervous system. When we understand and support our internal experience, we create the capacity to show up in connection with others in a more grounded and honest way. This conversation also looks at the idea of community and what a true v...

People in this episode

Host: Sirel Rayburn

Topics covered

• self-relationship
• nervous system
• authenticity
• community
• connection

Keywords

• nervous system
• self-improvement
• relationships
• authenticity
• community

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