Kate McAllister | Nervous System Regulation: From Reaction to Response

About this episode

Kate McAllister discusses how nervous system regulation can transform reactions into responses, impacting various aspects of life.

Kate McAllister describes how nervous system regulation shifts behavior from reaction to response. The conversation maps how stress patterns shape daily life, from parenting and school to refugee camps and co-regulation through rhythm and presence. Breath, movement, and sensory grounding become practical tools for returning the thinking brain online when fight, flight, or freeze take over. 🗓️ Recorded October 23, 2025. 📍 Tarragona, Spain 🔗 Relevant links https://www.thehiveadventure.com...

People in this episode

Hosts: Cecilie Conrad, Jesper Conrad

Guest: Kate McAllister

Topics covered

• nervous system regulation
• stress patterns
• parenting
• co-regulation
• breath and movement
• sensory grounding

Keywords

• nervous system
• regulation
• stress
• parenting
• co-regulation
• breath
• movement
• sensory grounding

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Tarragona

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