stop trying to regulate your nervous system. it needs safety first

stop trying to regulate your nervous system. it needs safety first

February 26, 2026 · 13 min

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This episode discusses the importance of safety for the nervous system and how broken trust affects its response to self-care efforts.

if you’ve ever felt like your body doesn’t respond to your intentions anymore - like no matter how much you try to slow down, regulate or take care of yourself, your nervous system stays tense - this episode is for you. I explain why your nervous system may not trust you yet, and how broken promises to yourself, overcontrol and inconsistency quietly keep your body in protection mode. we talk about: what “trust” actually means at the nervous system levelhow trust gets broken without you realis...

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Host: Sarah Aufdenblatten

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