Emotional Hijacking
Sarah explores the compulsive behaviors that arise from emotional states, such as jealousy and the need for information. She likens these experiences to being hijacked, where rational thought is overshadowed by a primal instinct to seek safety and understanding. The discussion highlights how our sympathetic nervous system narrows our focus, compelling us to obsess over perceived threats, whether in relationships or through the news.In this clip
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The Mark Groves Podcast
#188: The Nervous System Explained with Sarah Baldwin
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How is Sarah Baldwin working with your nervous system?
How can Sarah Baldwin help in shifting away from thinking patterns that cause dysregulation in the episode Unlocking Secure Attachment: The Nervous System's Role in Our Relationships with Sarah Baldwin and the clip Nervous System Regulation from episode #206: The Attachment Theory & Nervous System Connection with Sarah Baldwin and the clip The Power of Connection?