The Sabrina Zohar Show 136: What To Do When You're Anxious In Dating and How To Regulate Your Nervous System With Jessica Maguire
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Apr 25, 2025 Joining the conversation is Jessica Maguire, a nervous system educator who guides individuals in reconnecting with their bodies and regulating emotional responses, especially in dating. They discuss how nervous system signals drive anxious thoughts—like spiraling after perfect dates or feeling tense over missed texts. Jessica shares tools to differentiate between intuition and trauma responses, emphasizing the journey of emotional regulation and the importance of safety in relationships. Listeners learn strategies to cultivate healthier connections and reclaim control over their love lives.
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Nervous System Regulation Insights
- The nervous system regulates by tuning into body awareness and deciding how to express emotions, not by eliminating emotions entirely.
- Emotions like anger are helpful signals, not states to avoid or suppress.
Jessica's Healing Attachment Story
- Jessica experienced heightened flight responses in dating after her brother's death, which challenged her attachment and anxiety patterns.
- Meeting her grounded husband helped her nervous system and attachment style heal through consistent safety.
Power of Interoception
- Interoception is our body's internal sensory system providing emotional and physiological signals.
- Being aware of these bodily sensations helps distinguish present reality from past trauma-triggered reactions.