On Attachment • 2 July 2025

#195: Two Simple Principles for a Healthy Nervous System

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In today’s episode, I’m sharing two key principles for building a truly resilient, balanced nervous system — and why one without the other tends to keep us stuck.

We’ll explore:

  • Why nervous system health isn’t about being relaxed all the time

  • The importance of deliberate stress exposure to build capacity and resilience

  • The equally vital need to resource and nourish ourselves through rest, pleasure, and co-regulation

  • How to work with the natural ebb and flow of activation and recovery

  • A simple metaphor to help you reflect on how you’re currently supporting your system

Whether you’re feeling burnt out, dysregulated, or just curious about how to better support your emotional wellbeing, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate reframe of what nervous system care can look like.

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