In this first episode of 2022, Will de Roode, a Trauma Informed Coach comes onto the podcast to talk about the science of the nervous system and polyvagal theory as it relates to the way we interact and have relationships with others. 3:46 - Who is Will de Roode 6:18 - What is polyvagal theory? 11:14 How your nervous system gets encoded when you are young 14:02 What is happening when men shut down in relationship 17:17 What can women do to support their partner emotionally 22:40 Creating safety when shutting down emotionally 25:59 What to do when you’re shutting down 30:30 What to do when you’re drowning in your emotions 38:13 The importance of taking time and space from your partner after an “activation” 42:09 The phenomenon of fawning and people pleasing 51:08 How do you know if you are in a fawning state 56:45 When you want to do something, but you feel shut down emotionally 58:17 Everyone’s nervous system is unique and different 1:01:16 The importance of conscious rest 1:08:27 How focusing on regulating your nervous system can help your career/business 1:14:40 How to heal your nervous system 1:19:14 Where to learn more about Will de Roode Will is a Trauma Informed Coach who offers Nervous System Support & Coaching. He helps his clients heal at the nervous system level without digging into their past using an approach which involves Applied Polyvagal Theory, Neuroplasticity, HeartMath tools and daily HRV biometrics tracking. Will emphasizes proactive nervous system education, regulation practice, somatic-work & daily resonance frequency breathing to help his clients operate from safety, trust, intimacy, play & Self-Leadership. You can reach out to Will on Instagram: @Will.deroode For more on Sophie Josephina, check out her work on instagram @sophie.josephina or www.sophiejosephina.com