S4E27: Unlocking Anxiety - How Childhood Shapes Our Nervous System
From Word Blindness: Dyslexia Exposed by Brent Sopel & Juliet Hahn
April 9, 2026 · 28 min
About this episode
This episode explores the connection between anxiety, nervous system regulation, and childhood experiences, emphasizing healing and healthier parenting.
This episode explores the deep connection between anxiety, nervous system regulation, and childhood experiences. Hosts Juliet and Brent discuss how awareness and understanding of our defense mechanisms can lead to healing and healthier parenting. Chapters 00:00 Exploring Anxiety and Its Impact 03:23 Understanding Nervous Systems and Childhood Trauma 10:39 Curiosity in Learning and Parenting 20:14 Emotional Awareness in Children and Parents
People in this episode
Hosts: Brent Sopel, Juliet Hahn
Topics covered
- anxiety
- nervous system regulation
- childhood experiences
- defense mechanisms
- healing
- parenting
Keywords
- anxiety
- nervous system
- childhood trauma
- defense mechanisms
- emotional awareness
- parenting
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