Marriage, Motherhood & the Messy Middle; What happens when the therapist gets real
What if the therapist stopped giving advice and started getting real?
Welcome to Marriage, Motherhood, and the Messy Middle - where I, Carrie Cohen, licensed therapist and creator of the Safe2Love™ Method, pull back the curtain on what life actually looks like when you’re juggling a marriage, raising kids, caring for aging parents, and trying to figure out who you are in the middle of it all.
After 25+ years of helping other people navigate their relationships, I’m done pretending I have it all figured out. This podcast is my unfiltered take on the beautiful chaos of midlife - the marriage fights that happen at 2am, the mom guilt that hits when you’re just trying to take a shower, the sandwich generation overwhelm when everyone needs you but you’re running on empty.
Here’s what you WON’T get: perfect advice from someone who’s got it all together.
Here’s what you WILL get: Raw, honest conversations about what it really takes to love and be loved in the thick of real life. Because sometimes the most healing thing isn’t another strategy - it’s knowing you’re not the only one figuring it out as you go.
If you’re a woman navigating marriage, motherhood, and everything in between, welcome. This is your space to feel seen, heard, and a little less alone in the beautiful mess of it all.
Safe to Love
Marriage, Motherhood & the Messy Middle; What happens when the therapist gets real
Episode 42: The Hidden Power of Your Nervous System: Unlocking Love and Connection Part 1
In this episode, I'm diving deep into the fascinating world of your nervous system and revealing its profound impact on your relationships and emotional well-being. Here's what I'll be covering:
- I'll explain the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) and show you how it secretly manages risk and seeks safety in your daily life
- You'll discover how your nervous system shapes your perceptions, the stories you tell yourself, and your reactions to the world around you
- I'll break down the three branches of the nervous system - Ventral Vagal, Sympathetic, and Dorsal Vagal - in a way that's easy to understand and apply to your life
- We'll explore the signs of a dysregulated nervous system, and I'll show you how it might be affecting your health and relationships without you even realizing it
- I'm excited to share the power of co-regulation and self-regulation, and how mastering these can transform your emotional balance
- Best of all, I'll give you practical, easy-to-implement techniques to regulate your nervous system, including some of my favorite breathing exercises, mindfulness practices, and ways to engage socially
My goal is to help you create autonomic safety, improve your relationship alignment, and cultivate deeper connections with yourself and others. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, or simply want to enhance your emotional health, I promise you'll walk away with valuable insights and actionable strategies.
Join me as we unravel the mysteries of your body's innate wisdom and unlock the path to more fulfilling relationships and a balanced life. Trust me, understanding this hidden power within you will be a game-changer for your personal and professional life!
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