Episode 143:You Need To Calm Down: How To Regulate Your Nervous System with Trauma-Centered Relationship Coach Jessica Rector
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: SkinTē: Collagen Sparkling Tea, White Tea Ginger Flavor
MEET OUR GUEST:
Jessica Rector - @iamjessicarector & @sacred_ships
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Jessica Rector is a trauma-centered relationship coach who safely encourages her clients to dive into their deepest shadows in order to propel them into their newest chapters. Jessica’s practice is centered on emotional trauma as it relates to physical pain, and she uses plant medicines as a catalyst to bring her clients closer to their best selves. Jessica currently leads the Relationship Reboot: Journey Back to Self Course which focuses on building trust within yourself and your relationships through the lens of nervous system regulation.
TOPIC:
In our conversation with Jessica, we discuss the human nervous system and its close connection with trauma and our relationships. Jessica highlights how trauma affects each of us differently and understanding how it manifests in ourselves is the first step to managing an unregulated nervous system. Plus, she breaks down Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn responses and shares her tips for checking in and getting more in-tune with our nervous system in order to effectively communicate our emotions and needs with our partners.
In this episode, we discuss:
What T/trauma is and how it shows up in our daily lives
The nervous system as it relates to our trauma
Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn responses
The signs and symptoms of an unregulated nervous system
Tips for expressing Emotional Flooding
Ways to check in with your nervous system and regulate it
The connection between our systems and our partnerships
Healing wounds in a group setting
RESOURCES:
Relationship Reboot: Journey Back to Self Course
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Scarlett Johansson
DRINK RATING:
SkinTē: Collagen Sparkling Tea, White Tea Ginger Flavor = 5.5 / Scarlett
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, we play the Bumble BFF Quiz. Corinne opens up about her recent journey in exploring her Nigerian heritage through traditions and recipes. Natalie confesses that despite holding her E.T. bag, When Harry Met Sally is her go-to comfort movie.
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