Dr Sophie Fletcher holds a Ph.D. in Depth Psychology with an Emphasis in Somatic Studies, and has continued to do extensive training in this field of work over the last decade. Sophie believes that the body holds profound wisdom, communicating through symbols and symptoms that reveal our unconscious selves. Her approach is rooted in attentively listening to these subtle cues, using them as pathways to uncover and integrate the hidden aspects of the self that may be impeding one’s growth and wellbeing. Her practice is anchored in compassion and presence, and her focus remains steadfast on honoring the body's inherent wisdom, in order to guide people on a transformative journey of personal empowerment.

In this episode, Sophie explains the function and expression of the autonomic nervous system through the lense of polyvagal theory, and we discuss connecting with our body in order to regulate and heal our nervous system, and live a more embodied life.

Topics covered:

* Understanding the birth experience & conscious birthing

* Moving towards pain to heal

* Polyvagal theory & the different states of the nervous system

* What trauma is from a nervous system perspective

* Techniques to self-regulate & ultimately expand your nervous system capacity

* The effects of long-term nervous system dysregulation

* Integrating Human Design with nervous system work

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