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Staying Regulated in a Dysregulated World
What happens when the world feels overwhelming—and your nervous system won’t settle?
In this episode of Healing Is My Hobby, Jessica Colarco explores what it really means to stay regulated in a dysregulated world. Through personal reflection and therapist-informed insight, Jessica shares how our nervous systems respond to stress, uncertainty, and perceived threat—even when danger is indirect.
Using a recent personal experience as a touchpoint, this episode gently unpacks the difference between survival mode and intentional regulation, reminding listeners that frustration and gratitude can coexist. You’ll learn why feeling overwhelmed makes sense, how grounding supports the nervous system, and how small, practical tools can help you feel steadier when life feels chaotic.
This episode offers reassurance, perspective, and simple practices to help you care deeply—without carrying everything at once.
Key Takeaways
- Healing can be playful and woven into daily life.
- It's normal to feel overwhelmed after unexpected events.
- Both frustration and gratitude can coexist.
- Our nervous systems react to perceived threats, even indirectly.
- Regulation means supporting your body, not ignoring reality.
- Grounding techniques can help shift our nervous system back to safety.
- The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method engages the senses for regulation.
- Small moments of grounding can accumulate to create stability.
- Caring deeply does not mean carrying everything at once.
- Noticing when you're in survival mode is key to regulation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Healing and Personal Growth
01:57 Navigating Trauma and Growth Mindset
04:51 Understanding Nervous System Responses
09:16 Grounding Techniques for Regulation
10:05 Conclusion and Resources for Support
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Would you like to learn more about Jessica’s clinical practice? Click here.
mental wellness, personal growth, nervous system, grounding techniques, trauma recovery, emotional regulation, self-care, mindfulness, therapy, coping strategies
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By Jessica ColarcoWhat happens when the world feels overwhelming—and your nervous system won’t settle?
In this episode of Healing Is My Hobby, Jessica Colarco explores what it really means to stay regulated in a dysregulated world. Through personal reflection and therapist-informed insight, Jessica shares how our nervous systems respond to stress, uncertainty, and perceived threat—even when danger is indirect.
Using a recent personal experience as a touchpoint, this episode gently unpacks the difference between survival mode and intentional regulation, reminding listeners that frustration and gratitude can coexist. You’ll learn why feeling overwhelmed makes sense, how grounding supports the nervous system, and how small, practical tools can help you feel steadier when life feels chaotic.
This episode offers reassurance, perspective, and simple practices to help you care deeply—without carrying everything at once.
Key Takeaways
- Healing can be playful and woven into daily life.
- It's normal to feel overwhelmed after unexpected events.
- Both frustration and gratitude can coexist.
- Our nervous systems react to perceived threats, even indirectly.
- Regulation means supporting your body, not ignoring reality.
- Grounding techniques can help shift our nervous system back to safety.
- The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method engages the senses for regulation.
- Small moments of grounding can accumulate to create stability.
- Caring deeply does not mean carrying everything at once.
- Noticing when you're in survival mode is key to regulation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Healing and Personal Growth
01:57 Navigating Trauma and Growth Mindset
04:51 Understanding Nervous System Responses
09:16 Grounding Techniques for Regulation
10:05 Conclusion and Resources for Support
Want to stay in the know? Subscribe to our newsletter here.
Contact Jessica here.
Let's connect:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingismyhobby/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healingismyhobby
Would you like to learn more about Jessica’s clinical practice? Click here.
mental wellness, personal growth, nervous system, grounding techniques, trauma recovery, emotional regulation, self-care, mindfulness, therapy, coping strategies