You love your family… but sometimes just being around them flips every nervous system switch you’ve got. In this episode, I explain why family dynamics can trigger deep-rooted reactions, even if everything seems fine on the surface.I walk you through how to plan your regulation tools in advance (yes, hiding in the loo counts), how to stay present instead of slipping into old roles, and why it’s okay to leave before you feel emotionally tapped out.This episode is full of simple, honest tools for staying grounded during the Sunday lunch chaos — or any time you're back in the family bubble. Because regulating around family isn’t rebellion. It’s repair.

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This episode includes AI-generated content.