logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2024
1h 48m

How to Master your Nervous System for Pr...

Ali Abdaal
About this episode

Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ and the first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.

GIVEAWAY: We've hit 500,000 subscribers 🎉 To say thank you we're giving away a bunch of special prizes 🎁 To enter hit the link (it's free!) 👉  http://aliabdaal.com/win-the-deep-dive-bundle

I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b7n0m0 


Check Out My New York Times Bestselling Book Feel-Good Productivity! 👉

Amazon

Website


📧 Sign up for LifeNotes - my weekly newsletter where I share actionable productivity tips, practical life advice, and high-quality insights from across the web directly to your inbox. 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b7n1Y0


In today's episode, I sit down with Jonny Miller to explore the importance of understanding and regulating the nervous system to enhance productivity, joy, and overall well-being. Jonny shares his personal journey through grief and how it led him to study the nervous system.

We talk about emotional debt, the importance of emotion processing, and much more.

Enjoy! :)


(01:18) Understanding the Nervous System
(06:11) Practical Strategies for Shifting States
(09:25) Emotional Fluidity
(10:52) Decision-Making and Emotions
(14:09) Balancing Responsibility for Emotions
(19:45) Exploring Triggers and Emotional Debt
(23:39) Challenging Stoicism
(30:06) Emotional Regulation Techniques
(35:19) Triggers 
(43:05) Grief as a Catalyst for Personal Growth
(47:57) Exploring Meditation and Breath-work
(01:14:14) Vulnerability and Connection
(01:15:12) The Benefits of Men's Groups
(01:18:00) Shifting Mindset and Ambition with Age
(01:19:26) The Pursuit of Safety and Progress
(01:31:57) The Experimental Mindset in Finding What Works


🔗 CONNECT WITH JONNY
🫁  Nervous System Mastery
🎥  YouTube
🐦  X (Twitter)
🎙  Podcast
👥  Linkedin 


🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI

🎥 YouTube Channel

🐦 X ( Twitter )

📸 Instagram

💻 Website

👥 Linkedin


📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/
🖊  Free Nervous System Self-Assessment - assessment.nsmastery.com
🏔️ Playbook for Starting a Men’s Group: https://bit.ly/mens-group-playbook
📚 Meditation Book Recommendation: ‘The Science of Enlightenment by Shinzen Young: https://a.co/d/8dhbHEt


🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST


Deep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives. 


Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor 


🎧 LISTEN FOR FREE 

Apple Podcasts 

Spotify 

RSS 


🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW 


If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deep-dive-with-ali-abdaal/


👋🏼 GET IN TOUCH 


You can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in 🙏


PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from 😜

Up next
Jan 2025
How I’m Scaling My Business from 7 to 8 Figures
To get free fractional shares worth up to £100, you can open an account with Trading 212 through this link - https://www.trading212.com/join/ALI . Terms apply.When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested. Past performance doesn’t guarantee futur ... Show More
49m 27s
Dec 2024
The Science of Productivity
To get free fractional shares worth up to £100, you can open an account with Trading 212 through this link - https://www.trading212.com/join/ALI . Terms apply.When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested. Past performance doesn’t guarantee futur ... Show More
41m 35s
Dec 2024
How to start a 7-figure business in 2025: Advice from 4 millionaires
To get free fractional shares worth up to £100, you can open an account with Trading 212 through this link - https://www.trading212.com/join/ALI. Terms apply.When investing, your capital is at risk and you may get back less than invested. Past performance doesn’t guarantee future ... Show More
38m 10s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2024
How embracing emotions will accelerate your career | Joe Hudson (executive coach, Art of Accomplishment)
Joe Hudson is one of the most sought-after executive coaches in Silicon Valley. He is the founder of Art of Accomplishment, a transformational coaching program that has helped tens of thousands of people, including many tech executives and founders from companies like Apple, Open ... Show More
1h 18m
Jul 2023
123. Matias Barnes | Author of Warning May Be Habit Forming
The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Matias Barnes Author of "Warning May be Habit Forming" Matias is a former construction employee turned author who managed millions of dollars of projects and contracts, he overc ... Show More
52m 5s
May 2023
RELEASE TRAPPED EMOTIONS IN YOUR BODY WITH MOVEMENT With Mike Chang
What if I told you that you can RELEASE past pain and traumas in less than 30 minutes? Welcome to today's episode! In this show, we have an exciting guest named Mike Chang, who is a renowned mind-body emotion teacher and a fitness expert on YouTube. He's here to talk about a fasc ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2025
6 Habits to Make You Productive
Ever feel like you're busy but not productive? In this episode, I sharing six game-changing habits that will boost your productivity and help you make the most of your time. These tips are practical, actionable, and designed to help you create momentum in your day. Reveal the hid ... Show More
19m 25s
Aug 2018
#5: Getting Sh*t Done & Improving Your Productivity with David Allen
Hear best practices from the GOAT of productivity, David Allen, best-selling author and inventor of the famed Getting Things Done system. David’s framework helps you keep track of tasks, ideas and projects, and focuses on getting this type of information out of your head and into ... Show More
40m 28s
Mar 2025
Assoc. Prof. J.L. Vásquez and Mr. J. Howlett discuss effective habit formation
In ‘Episode 4’ of the series “Effective performance and personal success”, Assoc. Prof. Juan Luis Vasquez (DK) and Mr. Jason Howlett (DK) explore habit formation and its impact on personal and professional growth.They discuss how consistent actions lead to significant long-term r ... Show More
21m 20s
Jan 2025
SLP 449: Jivita Way Podcast - How to Overcome Feeling Stuck and Experiencing Self Doubt
Feeling stuck, experiencing self doubt? Meet Kim Morrison, the powerhouse behind 28 organic essential oils, a record-setting athlete, and a five-time bestselling author, amongst the million other things I have no idea how she has time for! Listen to her inspiring story of perseve ... Show More
1h 16m
Jan 2025
Ep. 517: Strengthen Your Grip, a Haiku Hack & Musician Mike Posner Talks Happiness
We talk about why grip strength is an important factor for good health and fitness—and how to work on it. We share a fun and easy hack for elevating any occasion, and we talk to Grammy-nominated musician Mike Posner about his insights about success, creativity, and happiness. Res ... Show More
38m 10s