The Hardcore Therapist 134.5- Why Regulation Comes Before Everything

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of understanding the nervous system in regulating emotional responses and overcoming anxiety.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, I break down why understanding your patterns isn’t enough and why your nervous system is actually driving your reactions in real time. If you’ve ever thought: “I know what I’m doing… so why can’t I stop?” this episode will connect the dots. I talk about: Why your brain goes “offline” when you’re triggeredThe real reason overthinking doesn’t fix anxietyHow your nervous system responds to perceived threatsWhat regulation ac...

People in this episode

Host: Sarah

Topics covered

• nervous system
• emotional regulation
• anxiety
• trigger responses
• self-awareness

Keywords

• nervous system
• emotional regulation
• anxiety
• overthinking
• triggers

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