Shame is a Body Response Driven by the Freeze State of the Nervous System

You may notice that you’re in the freeze response by a disconnection from your body, somebody talking or your environment. You may feel numbness, like a fog coming over you, stopping thoughts...

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How Stress Impacts the Vagus Nerve

Stress takes a toll on our physiology and can change the way our nervous system functions. Allostatic load refers to the wear and tear that can accumulate in the mind-body system, following periods...

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How Trauma Affects Our Eighth Sense: Interoception

Trauma can change the accuracy of your eighth sense: interoception. This is your ability to notice and understand your internal sensations. Interoception is key to regulating the nervous system...

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The Connection Between Trauma and Nervous System Dysregulation

Whilst a history of trauma leaves a footprint on your nervous system, it doesn’t mean that you’re broken. Experiencing dysregulation means your nervous system has learnt to become more...

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How Trauma Impacts Your Ability to Feel Safe in Relationships

Trauma may change the nervous system so that your ability to create and sustain nurturing relationships is altered. This can lead to the limiting belief that love and connection aren’t safe....

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How the People Around You Impact Your Nervous System

One of the most potent influences on your nervous system is the people around you. Your relationships and your interactions with your community, impact on your emotions, thoughts, and physiology in...

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