13/03/2026
Nervous System Regulation... one of my biggest passions.
13 years ago when I became a mother, the state of my nervous system became very apparent to me for the first time. Our children rely on us to regulate them - so if we aren't regulated ourselves.... where does that leave us? Repeating cycles.
So I put in the hard work. I did a parenting course that helped me regulate my emotions, and I started meditating daily - alone and with my son.
Fast forward to 2021 and I had what was probably considered a nervous breakdown. I worked in criminal justice, facing themes of violence, crime and addiction every day. This replicated my childhood environment and my nervous system was triggered so severely, coupled with Covid lockdowns, a relationship breakdown and both my parents getting cancer... I was so dysregulated, my whole body would shake uncontrollably. I always felt slightly heightened so my appetite was minimal and I lost weight. My capacity to deal with stress diminished, and my world basically fell apart.
When I hit rock bottom, I slowly started trying varied practices to soothe and regulate my nervous system. Sound healing, ecstatic dance, reiki, the catharsis of women's circles, painting... and as I grew stronger - cold showers, yoga, and breathwork.
Through regulating my nervous system, I found my way back to myself. My scared animal body began to feel safe again. I could eat, sleep, play again.
I am still on the journey.... still reminding myself to regulate every day. A challenge in our fast-paced, over stimulating world filled with so much atrocity and uncertainty.
But it's now more than ever that we need to know how to regulate ourselves, and keep ourselves steady so we can shine our light and love, not our fear.
I'm going to be sharing more about the nervous system so I hope it's helpful to you.
Much love,
Zo
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