Understanding Self-Harm from a Nervous System Perspective

Understanding Self-Harm from a Nervous System Perspective

May 19, 2026 · 38 min · Season 1 · Episode 158

About this episode

Amanda discusses self-harm from a nervous system perspective, exploring its implications and addressing root causes.

Understanding self-harm through a nervous system lens changes everything — and in this episode, Amanda breaks down what's actually happening in the brain and body when this behavior shows up, why it works as a short-term regulation strategy even when it comes at a high cost, and what genuinely helps address the root of the pattern rather than just the behavior itself. 3 Takeaways: Self-harm is a nervous system regulation attempt. Understanding this is not permission to continue it — it's the ...

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