Ep 139: Nervous System 101 with Irene Lyon

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Dec 30, 2024

Irene Lyon, a nervous system expert specializing in trauma healing, shares her transformative insights on how the nervous system affects our health and emotional well-being. She discusses practical steps for regulating your nervous system and highlights the impact of early childhood experiences on emotional health. Irene also delves into the complexities of generational trauma, advocating for personalized approaches to healing. The conversation emphasizes the importance of fostering emotional connections in both children and adults for a more balanced life.

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ANECDOTE

Unintentional Beginning

Irene Lyon's journey into nervous system work began unintentionally while practicing the Feldenkrais method.
She encountered clients whose trauma-related issues couldn't be resolved through movement alone.

ANECDOTE

Triggered System

During a demo with Peter Levine, Lyon's system was triggered, leading to a severe skin eruption.
Years later, Levine's assistant revealed that both he and Levine sensed something was amiss during that session.

INSIGHT

Chemical Trauma

Lyon's skin issues stemmed from chemical trauma due to childhood exposure to chemicals in her parents' veterinary clinic.
This exposure, combined with her sports injuries and overachieving nature, created a "perfect storm" for her system.

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