Free Resources to Upgrade Your Nervous System Literacy

Understanding and managing our nervous system is crucial for maintaining well-being. This resource hub provides accessible tools to help you assess your current state and learn effective techniques for nervous system regulation.** #1 Nervous System Mastery 101 (Start Here) #2 The Truth About How Your Nervous System Operates #3 Interoception 101 for Beginners (Start Here) #4 How To Reset A Dysregulated Nervous System (14 Techniques) 🔖 Four Essays to Read

1. The Art and Science of Interoception** The Art and Science of Interoception**
2. The Operating Manual for Your Nervous System** The Operating Manual for Your Nervous System**
3. The Best Decision Making is Emotional** The Best Decision-Making Is Emotional**
4. How to Pay off Your Emotional Debt** How to Pay Off Your Emotional Debt** 🎙️ Zero-Cost Podcast Episodes** If you’re a Spotify user, you can also subscribe to this NSM-specific interview playlist for easy listening. The link is also **here.**** Six Books to Dive Into** 1 // ‘**Anchored’ by Deb Dana –** one of the most accessible and well-written books on the science of Polyvagal Theory & how to apply it to your everyday life with field-tested techniques. 2 // 'The Breathing Cure' by Patrick McKeown — an in-depth collection of breathing protocols backed by 20+ years of field research. You’ll never mouth breathe again after reading this… 3 // 'Widen the Window' by Elizabeth Stanley – a superb introduction to the science of trauma, what it means to increase resilience & research-backed tools for increasing your capacity in life. 4 // ‘**Nurturing Resilience’ by Kathy Kain** – a superb read, although more of a book for clinical practitioners or those who are looking for a deep dive into the world of somatic therapy & working through developmental trauma. 5 // ‘**The Practice of Embodying Emotions’ by Raja Selvam**, PhD ~ this is a book containing a treasure trove of research + practices for building greater embodied capacity to be with intense emotions. Highly recommended for those wishing to dive deeper. 6 // ‘**The Myth of Normal’ by Gabor Maté -** Fresh off the press (I’m still making my way through the 500+ pages myself) is Gabor’s attempt to distill over 4 decades of his clinical experience, making the case that the common definition of 'normal' is false & painting a compelling picture of what a saner society might look like.