The Real Work with Maggie Sterling 09 - How To Actually Heal Your Nervous System
Oct 13, 2025
Ever felt stuck in anxiety despite logical reassurances? The body doesn’t respond to words; it reacts to sensations. Discover why traditional methods often fail and explore three powerful techniques to reset your stress levels. Engage with nature to find safety, limit phone use to reduce micro-stress, and tap into creativity to anchor yourself. Learn to show your body calm before relying on verbal comfort. This fresh approach could transform your chronic stress into a sense of safety.
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Words Don’t Calm A Survival Brain
- Your nervous system does not register words the way your thinking mind does.
- Telling yourself "you're safe" often fails because the body learns through sensation, not language.
TikTok Sparked The Message
- Maggie shared a TikTok that resonated because it highlighted people convincing rather than showing safety.
- She noted telling the body "you're safe" often adds fuel to anxiety instead of calming it.
Safety Is A Felt Sense
- Safety is learned as a felt sense through sensation and experience.
- Most people lack familiarity with what safety actually feels like in the body.