How to Heal a Dysregulated Nervous System

How to Heal a Dysregulated Nervous System

Author: Anna Seewald June 25, 2026 Duration: 52:02

If ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and wondered what's actually going on in your body—this episode is for you.

Physiotherapist Jessica Maguire on what the nervous system actually is, what the vagus nerve does, and why things like heart rate variability matter more than we might realize.

Get her book: The Nervous System Reset: Heal Trauma, Resolve Chronic Pain, and Regulate Your Emotions with the Power of the Vagus Nerve

If you are new to this podcast and don't know where to start, download my free trauma kit, a curated playlist to help you understand trauma how trauma impacts your body, brain, nervous system, and relationships — and what supports real healing

It includes 10 handpicked conversations with experts like Dr. Gabor Maté, Deb Dana, Dr. Paul Conti, and Dick Schwartz.
Download it and start listening today at authenticparenting.com/traumakit 

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  3. How to Regulate Your Nervous System
  4. How Trauma Gets " Stuck" in Your Nervous System with Irene Lyon
  5. Mind-Body Tools to Develop Stress Resilience

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Anna Seewald hosts Authentic Parenting, a space for those who believe that raising children is deeply intertwined with growing themselves. This podcast moves beyond quick tips and strategies to explore the inner work required to parent with intention. Conversations here are grounded in a trauma-informed perspective, offering a compassionate lens through which to examine family patterns and reactions. The core idea is that by consciously addressing our own histories and connecting with our authentic selves, we can interrupt cycles of generational stress. What you’ll hear in each episode are thoughtful discussions and practical insights aimed at transforming daily challenges into opportunities for connection. The goal isn’t perfection, but fostering a family life with more calm, understanding, and genuine joy. It’s about creating an environment where children can thrive without carrying burdens forward. Tuning into this podcast feels like a supportive dialogue, reminding you that the journey of parenting is also a profound path of personal discovery. It’s for anyone ready to embrace the motto of raising their children while growing themselves.
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