
Sometimes we try to think our way out of stress—talk ourselves down, reframe the situation, apply logic. And sometimes, that works. But not always.
When the nervous system is dysregulated, insight alone doesn’t stick. The body needs to feel safe before the mind can make sense of things.
That’s why, in my practice, I often guide people to bypass the mental maze and work directly with the body. It’s faster, deeper, and honestly—kinder.
Why the Body Remembers
Your nervous system isn’t trying to sabotage you. It’s trying to protect you based on past experience and current signals—whether or not they’re conscious. That’s why you can know you’re safe but still feel anxious. The body doesn’t always update in real-time.
Regulation starts by speaking the language of the body: breath, sound, sensation, rhythm, and connection. These are tools that reach the nervous system where it lives—beneath the story.
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