Coaching Hotline: What Does Nervous System Regulation Actually Mean?

Podcast: UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone · Kara Loewentheil

Opublikowano: 2026-10-20

What does nervous system regulation actually mean, and how does it relate to your emotions? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I answer a listener’s question about the difference between feeling an emotion, experiencing nervous system activation, and being “regulated.” I explain what people are actually referring to when they talk about nervous system regulation, why being regulated does not mean you never feel angry, sad, or ashamed, and how awareness of your body can support your thought work. You’ll learn why the goal is not to eliminate uncomfortable emotions, but to notice what is happe...