In this episode, Sarah takes you through the different states in your Autonomic Nervous System, likening it to a special ops team constantly working to protect you. She explains how, through a process called neuroception, the system is constantly monitoring for internal and external threats. Sarah then delves into the three states of dysregulation—Sympatheti ... Show More
Nov 18
How to Have Tough Conversations, Make Amends, and Heal Through Repair
<p>Drawing on attachment, parts work, and Polyvagal Theory, Sarah breaks down why romantic relationships often become the most powerful containers for our healing. She explores how conflict, rupture, and repair invite us to meet the last of our unresolved pain, differentiate old ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 11
The Nervous System’s Bias for Negativity and How to Rewire It
<p>Real transformation begins not with willpower but with a felt sense of internal safety. Drawing on Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing, and Parts Work, Sarah shares tangible tools to help you shift from survival mode to genuine ease. Join Sarah to discover how regulation tr ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 4
Grief as a Pathway to Love, Safety, and New Possibilities
<p>You’ll learn why grief isn’t just about death or heartbreak; it’s woven into every transition we experience. Whether it’s aging, changing relationships, or healing from the pain of our childhood, Sarah offers a compassionate roadmap to help you meet your grief with safety, emb ... Show More
54m 45s
Sep 3
Nervous System Regulation 101 - Why working with the body is so important for relational mastery!
In this episode, we’re diving into Nervous System 101 -because if you want healthier relationships with yourself and others, it starts here.So many of the patterns we struggle with in love, work, and life are actually symptoms of nervous system dysregulation. When our body is wir ... Show More
55m 48s
Jun 2024
262 - How to Tell if You're in Fight, Flight, or Freeze
<p>Fight, flight or freeze - what’s your go-to stress response? </p><p>If you’ve been living with chronic stress or unresolved trauma, it’s possible you’ve been stuck in a stress response for so long that the symptoms seem normal to you.</p><p>But what if you could start feeling ... Show More
26m 6s
Feb 2025
332 - 4 Signs You’re Addicted to Cortisol (and How to Fix It)
<p>Are you addicted to stress?</p><p>Ever feel like you’re powered by adrenaline until you hit a wall—drained, anxious, and totally off? </p><p>It might be more than just a busy day. Your body can actually get addicted to stress. </p><p>Cortisol, the hormone fueling your fight-or ... Show More
22m 48s
Jan 2025
Regulate Your Nervous System & Get out of Functional Freeze: Tools for Emotional Healing with Bea Victoria Albina | Episode 241
<p><b>TODAY'S GUEST: </b>Bea<b> </b>Victoria Albina (she/her) is a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping humans socialized as women reconnect with their bodies and minds, so the ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2025
Understanding Activation– Anxiety & Your Fight/Flight Response (Part 2)
<p>In this episode we explore the activated nervous system state—better known as fight-or-flight. If you’ve ever felt anxious, tightly wound, or like your body just can’t stop, this one’s for you. We explore why your system gets stuck in this high-alert state and, most importantl ... Show More
37m 29s
Jun 2025
Simple Ways to Reclaim Your Calm: How Breathwork Impacts the Nervous System
In this episode, Valeria sits down with Stefanie Broes, the co-founder of Moonbird, for a refreshing conversation about something we all need more of: calm. They explore how breathwork can help us manage stress, sleep better, and feel more grounded in our daily lives. Stefanie op ... Show More
54m 7s
May 2025
Healing Your Nervous System from Stress and Burnout
<p class="MsoNormal">Are you a busy professional with ADHD feeling overwhelmed and burned out? You're not alone. This week, David welcomes Brittany Piper, author of Body-First Healing: Get Unstuck and Recover from Trauma with Somatic Healing, and an expert in trauma-informed care ... Show More
52m 17s