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The Importance of a Regulated Nervous System in Dealing with Trauma
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38:25 - 42:15 (03:50)

Dysregulation of the nervous system poses a major challenge to individuals, whether they have experienced severe or minor trauma. This is because therapy, medication or talk therapy would only go so far in treating them if their nervous system remains unregulated.

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The speaker emphasizes the importance of exploring nutritional, sleep, and other lifestyle-based factors for those experiencing a dysregulated nervous system due to trauma, as many symptoms of anxiety and depression may result from physiological imbalances rather than solely from psychological factors.
38:25 - 40:26 (02:01)
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Trauma
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of exploring nutritional, sleep, and other lifestyle-based factors for those experiencing a dysregulated nervous system due to trauma, as many symptoms of anxiety and depression may result from physiological imbalances rather than solely from psychological factors.

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The Importance of a Regulated Nervous System in Dealing with Trauma
Episode
844 Become a Self-Healer and Break Free of Emotional Cycles with Dr. Nicole LePera
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Dr. Steven Porges' polyvagal theory asserts that to treat our dysregulated nervous system, which puts us in a chronic state of fight or flight, we need to address the root of the problem.
40:26 - 41:12 (00:46)
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Polyvagal theory
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Dr. Steven Porges' polyvagal theory asserts that to treat our dysregulated nervous system, which puts us in a chronic state of fight or flight, we need to address the root of the problem. The inability to regulate our nervous system can induce stress and even panic attacks.

Chapter
The Importance of a Regulated Nervous System in Dealing with Trauma
Episode
844 Become a Self-Healer and Break Free of Emotional Cycles with Dr. Nicole LePera
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Talk therapy, which focuses on the conscious mind, can only go so far in addressing patterns of behavior rooted in the subconscious and an overactive nervous system.
41:12 - 42:15 (01:02)
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Talk therapy
Summary

Talk therapy, which focuses on the conscious mind, can only go so far in addressing patterns of behavior rooted in the subconscious and an overactive nervous system. As a result, even insightful therapy sessions may not lead to lasting changes in behavior.

Chapter
The Importance of a Regulated Nervous System in Dealing with Trauma
Episode
844 Become a Self-Healer and Break Free of Emotional Cycles with Dr. Nicole LePera
Podcast
The School of Greatness