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Visual explanation of polyvagal theory and nervous system states

Polyvagal Theory Explained Simply And Why It Changes Everything.

Nervous system fundamentals | Laura Larios

Reading Time: 9 minutesPolyvagal theory explains why your body reacts the way it does under stress, and how understanding it can transform your relationships, your emotions, and your healing. Here’s a simple, jargon-free guide. Have you ever frozen mid-conversation, unable to speak, even though you had so much to say? Or felt your heart race before a meeting […]

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Conceptual image of anxiety, burnout, and nervous system dysregulation

Nervous System Dysregulation: 12 Signs You’re Living in It

Nervous system fundamentals | Laura Larios

Reading Time: 8 minutesThink you might be dysregulated? Here are 12 common nervous system dysregulation symptoms and what your body is actually trying to tell you. You’ve been functioning. Keeping up with work, showing up for people, getting through the days. But something feels off. You’re tired even when you’ve slept. You can’t unwind even when nothing is […]

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What Is Nervous System Regulation? A Plain-English Guide

Nervous system fundamentals | Laura Larios

Reading Time: 9 minutesNervous system regulation explained simply: what it is, what dysregulation actually feels like, and how to start working with your body instead of against it. You’ve probably heard people talk about “regulating your nervous system” lately. It’s all over wellness podcasts, Instagram captions, and therapy-adjacent corners of the internet. But what does it actually mean? […]

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