Healing Childhood Trauma A Breathing Exercise for Nervous System Regulation [Ep 46]
Dec 5, 2025
A clear explanation of what nervous system regulation actually means and common misconceptions. Discussion of how trauma alters stress responses like fight, flight, freeze, or shutdown. Introduction to breathwork and why slow, deep breathing influences the vagus nerve. A practical 4:8 breathing practice with safety tips and how to notice bodily changes.
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What Nervous System Regulation Really Is
- Nervous system regulation means moving flexibly through stress states, not being calm all the time.
- Regulation lets your body return to safety so you can think clearly and connect with others.
Regulation Is Recovery, Not Absence Of Feeling
- Being regulated isn't about never feeling triggered; it's about recovering and adapting after stress responses.
- Trauma can make shifting between fight, flight, freeze, and shutdown harder and less flexible.
Use Breath To Notice And Shift Stress
- Use breath awareness to notice shallow breathing during anxiety and stress moments.
- Slow diaphragmatic breathing activates the parasympathetic system and helps shift from survival to regulation.