Nervous System 101: How to Regulate Your Nervous System
Episode Summary Everyone loves to talk about “nervous system regulation,” but what does it actually mean? In this episode, Kira breaks down the science behind your nervous system while Elena shares the practical tools to help manage anxiety, navigate stressful seasons, and feel more grounded. Whether you're dealing with work stress, overwhelm, panic attacks, or simply want to feel calmer day-to-day, this episode will help you understand what's happening in your body and what you can do about it. Specifically, We Discuss: 01:11 – What Your Nervous System Actually Does 06:01 – Why Modern Life Keeps Us Stuck in Fight-or-Flight 09:28 – The Adaptive and Maladaptive Side of Anxiety 14:01 – Why Movement Beats Meditation During Acute Anxiety 17:00 – Nervous System Regulation, Intuition & Manifestation 22:47 – Stress Can Show Up as Physical Symptoms 25:21 – Practical Tools to Calm Your Nervous System 40:20 – EFT Tapping Explained 44:46 – Nervous System Regulation in Real Life Key Takeaways ✨ Your nervous system is always trying to protect you, even when the "threat" it’s trying to protect you from is just a work email ✨ Different regulation tools work best at different times or levels of stress. High anxiety often requires movement first, while journaling or meditation tend to be more effective once that anxious situation has passed. ✨ Nervous system regulation is a skill! It improves with practice. The more you build this “muscle,” the easier it becomes to move between the two sides of your autonomic nervous system (stress and relaxation). Resources We Mentioned Flowchart of the nervous system: https://cdn-academy.pressidium.com/academy/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Nervous-System-Diagram-1.webp Abraham-Hicks Emotional Guidance Scale (spectrum of emotions): https://seattlesparkle.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/scale-of-emotions-copy.jpg Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/60/Maslow%27s_Hierarchy_of_Needs.svg EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Tapping Yoga and breathwork practices Mentioned Episodes Episode #9 | Hormones 101: Understanding Your Hormones Connect With Us! Follow along for more health, wellness, mindset, and lifestyle content: Sisterhood & Self 📸Instagram: @sisterhoodandselfpod 🎵Tiktok: @sisterhoodandselfpod 🎥Youtube: @sisterhoodandselfpod Elena 📸Instagram: @laineys_loving_lifestyle 🎵TikTok: @laineyslovinglifestyle Kira 📸Instagram: @kiraoberle 🎵TikTok: @kiraoberle Support The Show If you enjoyed this episode, we would love your support! Your support helps us continue creating conversations around health, personal growth, and living a more intentional life. ⭐ Leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts ⭐ Share this episode with a friend or family member ⭐ Subscribe so you never miss an episode Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your physician or another qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, supplements, or medical care.