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Understanding the Nervous System in Relationships
28:39 - 37:15 (08:35)
This podcast discusses the nervous system and how it is responsible for our body's survival mechanisms and the feeling of connection in relationships. It also highlights the importance of understanding how our partner's actions can affect our nervous system and lead to explosive reactions.
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The biological imperative of human connection is explained through the nervous system's response to feelings of disconnection in relationships.
28:39 - 30:33 (01:53)
Summary
The biological imperative of human connection is explained through the nervous system's response to feelings of disconnection in relationships.
ChapterUnderstanding the Nervous System in Relationships
Episode#489 - Jessica Baum - How To Deal With Being Anxiously Attached
PodcastModern Wisdom
An anxious person's coping mechanisms in relationships can vary in degree, and often involve attempting to maintain connection with their partner in order to avoid the pain of disconnection.
30:33 - 32:34 (02:01)
Summary
An anxious person's coping mechanisms in relationships can vary in degree, and often involve attempting to maintain connection with their partner in order to avoid the pain of disconnection.
ChapterUnderstanding the Nervous System in Relationships
Episode#489 - Jessica Baum - How To Deal With Being Anxiously Attached
PodcastModern Wisdom
The subconscious cues we look for in our relationships can determine whether we feel safe or threatened.
32:34 - 33:46 (01:11)
Summary
The subconscious cues we look for in our relationships can determine whether we feel safe or threatened. Feeling safe and attuned to our partners is crucial for a healthy relationship and survival mode can be triggered by even small cues from our partner.
ChapterUnderstanding the Nervous System in Relationships
Episode#489 - Jessica Baum - How To Deal With Being Anxiously Attached
PodcastModern Wisdom
Summary
Men and women both struggle with anxiety. However, societal norms may create more barriers for men to express their emotions leading them to rely on alternate survival strategies to cope, and anxiety.