294: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Can You Rewire a Dysregulated Nervous System with Dr. Cat King

Welcome back to Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill Carnahan, where today's empowering episode asks a transformative question: Can You Rewire a Dysregulated Nervous System? Dr. Jill is joined by Dr. Cat King, founder of Primal Trust™ Academy and a leading educator in nervous system healing, brain retraining, vagus nerve toning, and trauma-informed somatic practices.

In this heartfelt and science-driven conversation, Dr. Cat explains why safety is the foundation of all healing—and why no protocol, supplement, or therapy can work when the body feels threatened. She shares how cultivating genuine safety, both internally and within therapeutic relationships, can shift the autonomic nervous system out of fear and into healing mode.

🔑 KEY DISCUSSIONS: ① The Importance of Safety in Healing: ⇨ Dr. Cat emphasizes that safety is the cornerstone of healing. Without it, no protocol or supplement can be effective. ⇨ The discussion highlights how creating a safe relationship with patients, starting from a simple gesture like a hug, can build trust and lay the groundwork for healing.

② Autonomic Nervous System and Healing: ⇨ The episode explores how targeting the autonomic nervous system can send signals of safety to the body, influencing the immune system and promoting healing. ⇨ Dr. Cat discusses the science behind safety exercises and their role in shifting the body's response from fear to a state of calm.

③ Identity and Illness: ⇨ A significant portion of the conversation focuses on how individuals often identify with their illness, which can hinder healing. ⇨ Dr. Cat shares anecdotes about patients who have embraced their illness as part of their identity and the challenges this presents in their recovery.

④ Practical Tips for Self-Regulation: ⇨ The episode provides practical tips for self-regulation, including daily practices that help individuals live their values and meet their needs. ⇨ Dr. Cat introduces the concept of "pattern interrupt" as a tool to break habitual thoughts of danger and promote a sense of safety.

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS: ① Upcoming Program: ⇨ Dr. Cat announces a new 40-day program designed to help individuals regulate their nervous systems through daily practices. ⇨ The program is tailored for those who prefer learning in micro doses and aims to make nervous system regulation a simple, daily habit.

🔑 CONCLUSION: The episode wraps up with a reflection on the transformative power of safety in healing and the importance of self-awareness and self-regulation. Dr. Cat encourages listeners to explore her resources and programs for further guidance on their healing journeys.

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Cat King Dr. Cathleen King, DPT is a physical therapist who is passionate about teaching neuroscience-based practices targeting the brain and nervous system. She is the founder and CEO of the Primal TrustTM Academy & Community. She weaves together brain retraining, vagus nerve toning, somatic movement, and trauma-informed attachment repair techniques in her online, world-wide platform. Her focus is to help people with self-healing from chronic illness and trauma patterns. She personally found freedom from over a decade of debilitating health chronic Lyme disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, mold toxicity, PTSD and more and has been presenting as an expert on nervous system healing to both traditional medical providers and mind-body healing communities.

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