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The Nervous System of Love: Why Coregulation Matters

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Have you ever walked into a room and just felt… calm? Like your whole body relaxes because you feel safe with the person you’re with? Or maybe the opposite — you’ve walked into a stressful situation and instantly felt your heart rate spike and your chest tighten. That’s not just in your head — that’s co-regulation at work.

In this episode, we're getting real about how our nervous systems are wired to sync up with the people around us. From calming a fussy baby with a hug to feeling grounded in the presence of someone you trust, co-regulation is a built-in, biological process that helps us feel connected and balanced.

We’ll unpack:
 - Why you feel calmer (or more stressed) around certain people
 - How co-regulation starts in infancy and shapes how you handle stress today
 - Why you don’t have to “fix yourself” — sometimes you just need connection
 - Simple ways to co-regulate with your partner, kids, and friends
 - The science behind mirror neurons, oxytocin (the love hormone), and your vagus nerve

This episode is all about understanding why connection matters — and how you can create more safety and calm in your relationships. It’s not about doing it all yourself — it’s about learning how to lean on the people you love.

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🎧 Take a deep breath and press play — let’s figure this out together.

Get ready to unlock your inner light and start healing from within!

And if you have any comments on the show, any questions you might want answered, or you just want to connect - reach out to us directly @hilary.conroy and @drjaxsonwearing

We’re here to help you understand the full power that breathwork can have on your physical and mental health - Jaxson is hosting our Creative Conscious Breathwork sessions, using a combination of energy work and sound healing practices to elevate your consciousness: https://www.luminousbody.co/events

Unsure of where to start on your own stress management path? We get it - with so much information out there, even dealing with stress starts to sound… well, stressful! We’ve created a FREE e-book for you that gives our best practical advice and actionable strategies to learn how to regulate your emotions and create a well-balanced and resilient mindset! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KfFguWPKblTAkKdrmgR66FDxlFnIHBeX/view?usp=drivesdk

If you’re ready to start your holistic health journey, we’d love to help you take that first step - feel free to contact us for any information or to book your appointment now: https://www.luminousbody.co/

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