Insights at the Edge: You Can Shift the State of Your Nervous System

Tami Simon speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein about how we can befriend the nervous system to heal trauma and restore balance. They explore the links between unresolved trauma and reactivity, why there are no “bad” nervous system states, and how to shift from defensiveness into safety and belonging. Dr. Rutstein also shares simple, body-based practices for self-regulation, the role of co-regulation in relationships, and how nervous system awareness can transform shame into resilience.