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#188: The Nervous System Explained with Sarah Baldwin

The Mark Groves Podcast

CHAPTER

Understanding the Nervous System: Internal 'Lawyers' and Emotional Regulation

This chapter metaphorically compares the nervous system to a courtroom with internal 'lawyers' representing different aspects. It explores Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge negative narratives and emotions, emphasizing the need to shift from the sympathetic to the ventral 'courtroom' for better emotional regulation. Techniques for regulating different states of the nervous system, like breath work and sensory experiences, are discussed to promote self-awareness and resilience.

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