Show Notes:

We’re living in an era where our nervous systems are constantly under pressure.

Between the relentless stream of bad news, the trauma inflicted by oppressive systems, and the demands of our personal lives, it’s no wonder that so many of us feel overwhelmed.
In this episode, Sara Cate + Ashley explore what it means to live with an activated nervous system in deeply ungrounded times. We often reach for regulation, to feel calm, steady, and in control, but what if that’s not always possible? What if the more compassionate response is to stop forcing calm and instead allow what is?

Together, we’ll talk about how to make space for frustration, agitation, and exhaustion, without judgment, and how to honor those states as part of being human. Regulation doesn’t mean staying in one perfect state; it means being able to move between states with awareness and care.
This episode is an invitation to soften the demand to “be okay” and instead practice being with ourselves gently, even when everything feels hard.

Disclaimer:
This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace therapeutic services of any kind. Please refer to the list of references if you need support.

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RESOURCES: This is not an exhaustive list of available resources. Please also refer to your own state, county, or city for even more readily available resources.

SOMATIC EXPERIENCING PRACTITIONER DIRECTORY:
https://directory.traumahealing.org/
MENTAL/EMOTIONAL/ SOMATIC THERAPY DIRECTORY:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA FACILITATOR DIRECTORY:
https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/facilitators
SUICIDE PREVENTION:
https://988lifeline.org/
SELF HARM PREVENTION:
https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/self-harm/#what-is-self-harm-1
CHILD ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://justiceforchildren.org/our-philosophy/
SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.thehotline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=domestic_violence
SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.rainn.org/
DISORDERED EATING SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
SPIRITUAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.spiritualabuseresources.com/
CULTURAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/how-we-can-help-you/culturally-specific-services/