Relationship to Self Theories An Intro Reflection

About this episode

In this introductory episode, Sirel Rayburn reflects on the relationship we have with ourselves and how our nervous systems adapt to past experiences.

Season 2 begins with a reflection. In this introductory episode of Relationship to Self Theories, Sirel explores the relationship we have with ourselves, our nervous systems, and most importantly, our capacity. Building from Season 1 and The Nervous System Series, this conversation reflects on how the nervous system adapts to past experiences and protective patterns. Many of the responses we carry today are not signs that something is wrong with us. They are learned forms of protection shaped...

People in this episode

Host: Sirel Rayburn

Topics covered

• self-reflection
• nervous system
• personal capacity
• protective patterns
• past experiences

Keywords

• relationship to self
• nervous system
• self improvement
• personal growth
• protective responses

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