Episode 38
How to regulate your nervous system—And get unstuck in the process with Jessica Maguire
In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna sits down with Jessica Maguire, a nervous system educator and researcher, for a conversation on how our nervous system affects our experience of stuckness. During their conversation, Deanna and Jessica explore the powerful connection between our physical bodies and emotional experiences—and how addressing both can help us move forward when we feel stuck. Jessica also shares practical strategies for nervous system regulation and explains why understanding our body's responses is crucial for overcoming persistent patterns of stuckness in our lives.
Tune in to learn about:
The three main nervous system states (mobilization, regulation, and immobilization)—and how they impact our ability to move forward
Why calming down isn't always the answer—and how sometimes activating your system is sometimes exactly what you need
How developing nervous system flexibility can enhance your resilience—and ultimately help you get unstuck
Practical body-based strategies for regulating your nervous system when you're feeling overwhelmed or shut down
“We’re optimized for safety or to survive and to reproduce. So unfortunately, that means we’re not optimized for regulation, happiness, joy, logical thinking.”
About the guest:
Jessica Maguire is a nervous system educator and researcher with a background in physiotherapy and health science. Her work focuses on empowering both practitioners and individuals in understanding the complex relationship between our physical bodies and emotional experiences and helping people who feel stuck in chronic physical symptoms, anxiety, or shutdown states.
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