Finding My Small Town Voice
From small town teacher to finding my voice.
This is a podcast rooted in a love of learning, healing, and authentic story telling; where making mistakes and failing is encouraged as a means to learn and grow. My vision is to foster a community of hope by having hard and honest conversations about societal expectations and personal growth. This is going to be a messy, imperfect journey, but it will be worth it!
Finding My Small Town Voice
Part 2: Understanding your Brain's Soundboard and Nervous System: The Key to Empathy - with Karol Cabaj-Martin
Ever feel like someone is reacting completely differently than you would in the exact same situation? That's because every brain comes pre-wired with a unique "skill soundboard"—a customized mix of cognitive abilities, emotional regulation, and processing speed that all operate at different levels.
In this powerful episode, we explore how understanding fundamental individual skill differences is the fastest path from judgment to genuine curiosity and empathy.
But having a great "soundboard" isn't enough; it needs to be powered! We dive deep into the crucial role of nervous system regulation and how it dictates our baseline capacity for connection and competence. You’ll learn actionable, science-backed strategies for stability, including:
- Breathwork: How simple, regulated breathing can directly signal safety to your brain.
- Rhythmic Movement: The power of walking, drumming, or rocking to soothe and organize your internal state.
- Co-regulation: Why connecting with a calm, trusted person is essential for stabilizing your own nervous system.
By mastering the art of regulation, we stop fighting against our unique wiring and start creating the calm, internal space needed to meet the world—and each other—with less stress and far more grace.
