Today’s episode explores the concept of co-regulation as a fundamental, physiological process of shared rhythm and presence that precedes language and cognitive understanding. The author of the source article, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, argues that co-regulation, which involves the alignment of nervous systems through breath, posture, and rhythm, is essential for safety and flourishing, citing research on oxytocin and synchronised movement to support this idea. Dr. Hoerricks contrasts this view with compliance-based models of regulation, asserting that trauma represents a fracture in the body’s natural synchrony, and true healing requires attunement—a reciprocal listening for frequency—rather than control or prescribed behavior. Ultimately, she frames co-regulation not as an intervention but as an ethical praxis of mutuality, emphasising that well-being emerges in the sustained, present relationship between people.

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/the-pulse-between-us-co-regulation

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