171. How to Stay Calm Under Pressure After Trauma: A Real Life Courtroom Lesson
About this episode
This episode discusses strategies for trauma survivors to stay calm and regulated during high-pressure situations, using a courtroom lesson as a backdrop.
Hey, Survivor! Managing unexpected confrontation, regulating your nervous system, and responding with dignity and confidence can be challenging for trauma survivors - especially when your brain detects a threat and sounds the alarm. In this episode, a surprising criminal courtroom moment provides a powerful lesson in emotional regulation, trauma responses, and calming your brain and body in high-pressure situations. We’ll talk about self regulation, Stephen Porges and the Polyvagal Theory, and what you can do to take care of your brain and body during awkward, uncomfortable, high stakes moments. If you’ve ever been called out or confronted publicly, this episode will give you strategies and tools to stay calm, grounded, and in control. 🎧 Listen now and remember: Don’t hesitate to regulate; and you’ll soon forget the social threat. Know who you're dealing with. Know who you are. 💚Lesley Book your call here. Become a Vibrant Survivor insider here. Let's connect on IG! Share today's episode and tag me @thevibrantsurvivor Contact support@lesleycain.com
People in this episode
Host: Lesley Cain
Topics covered
- emotional regulation
- trauma responses
- high-pressure situations
- self regulation
- Polyvagal Theory
Keywords
- trauma
- emotional regulation
- nervous system
- high stakes
- self care
- Polyvagal Theory
- confrontation
- grounded
- confidence
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