Was It Chance?

#66 - Laura Larios: It's a Called a "Nervous" System for a Reason

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Laura Larios is a nervous system coach who’s revolutionizing entrepreneurship for high-achieving women. Our conversation explores the profound impact of the nervous system on our thoughts, decision-making, and ability to avoid burnout, emphasizing the idea that our nervous system shapes our thinking patterns, rather than the other way around. Laura's approach is about fostering awareness of our often-overlooked nervous system, enabling individuals to transition from mere survival to growth and self-improvement.

Through her journey from a creative student immersed in theater to a hospitality professional and ultimately a trailblazing entrepreneur, Laura is as compelling as her coaching technique. She credits the Polyvagal Theory as the moment she started to think creatively and out of the box. This is what led to her transformative perspective that integrates the nervous system with entrepreneurial success. Laura's work is a testament to the power of simple, quick exercises that can induce noticeable shifts in our state of being within seconds, potentially leading to the formation of new neurological patterns over time. Alongside practical advice, Laura shares personal reflections on her relationship with failure, re-wiring perfectionist tendencies, and finding valuable learning experiences in moments of discomfort. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the intrinsic connection between our nervous system and overall well-being.


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    • EPISODE TAKEAWAYS

    • What is a nervous system coach? The thoughts we have, avoiding burnout, making decisions - our nervous system is core to everything we do in life. Get out of survival mode and into growth.
    • The state of your nervous system creates the thoughts, not the other way around. The body informs the brain.
    • We are not consciously aware of our nervous system all the time - Laura’s work is about creating that awareness.
    • Laura has always been a highly creative person. She did theater in middle school and high school. But it was her Psychology class in High School that really blew her mind.
    • As a Psychology student in college, she realized there was something missing. She felt like things were going in circles.
    • Being in the hospitality industry really prepared her for being an entrepreneur. 
    • When Laura discovered The Polyvagal Theory everything changed and she saw a way to connect the nervous system with entrepreneurship.
    • She started by doing the work on and for herself and then expanded it into a business.
    • You can tell the state of someone's nervous system by the tone of their voice. When we chance the tone of our voice, it effects the people around us.
    • This work is about being able to hold all of the things, the thoughts, emotions etc … and not allowing those things to shut you down.
    • Scientifically proven that improv helps you reduce inhibition.
    • Play is a “blended” state
    • When we’re in a survival state we can’t even find a way to create change because we’re frozen.
    • Eventually, Laura decided to go into this unknown space and build something completely new and it worked!
    • With nervous system work, less is more. The tools are simple and take 30-60 seconds and you can notice a shift within a few seconds. And once your body recognizes a shift you crave more of it.
    • It takes 62-68 days to build a new neuro pattern 

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