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A few days ago, I opened social media looking for something funny—a cat video, puppies, something light.
Within 45 seconds, I was completely dysregulated. One video title was enough to send me spiraling.
I didn't even click on it. But the damage was done. I spent the next few days feeling hopeless, questioning whether there was even a point in showing up to create this podcast anymore.
That small moment…
And the strategic piece of propaganda disguised as spiritual content…
Almost derailed my ability to contribute what I'm meant to contribute to this world.
And I keep thinking: if this happened to me, someone who's been practicing nervous system regulation for years, what's happening to everyone else?
This week's episode is about exactly that.
I'm introducing two new concepts that might change how you see yourself and your place in the world: True State and Trauma State.
Here's what we cover:
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Why you're not an organism, you're a superorganism (and what that means)
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How mirror neurons wire us for connection
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The difference between True State and Trauma State
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Why things always feel worse when they're finally getting better
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How propaganda is designed to dysregulate you—and what to do about it
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Why healing yourself IS healing the world
I know it feels like we're living in the worst of times. And in many ways, we are.
But wounds have to rise to the surface before they can heal. And this moment, right now, is when we need to be at our best.
When you can regulate yourself, you can't be manipulated. When you stay integrated, you can't be thrown off course. When you know your own truth, propaganda loses its power.
We’re growing our presence on Apple Podcasts, so if you can rate and review there, it really helps us grow.
But every listen on Spotify and YouTube helps too!
Talk to you inside,
Ashley
