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We're gonna keep learning about this Nervous System, and today we're doing it with the gentle, wise and loving somatic practitioner Elena Dominguez. You'll just love her.

In this conversation we discuss the role of play in our nervous system and what we can learn from the dog park, how to reparent the body, how to reprogram the nervous system with compassion and patience, how to parent a healthy nervous system, how to open pathways for stress discharge, and how to work with the body and the subconscious for our highest healing.

This conversation is a beautiful way to continue the learning process we're in to better understand these precious protective bodies that are always available for healing. I can't wait to have Elena back to tell us more, she provides such a safe space for learning.

Takeaways

• Reconnecting with the body and honoring its needs is essential for healing and well-being.
• Play is a powerful tool for regulating the nervous system and promoting safety and connection.
• Self-compassion is crucial in the healing process, as we navigate the challenges of rewiring old patterns and beliefs.
• Understanding and honoring the rhythm of the nervous system can lead to greater safety and connection within ourselves and with others. Reconnecting with the body and using play and imagination are essential for healing trauma.
• Discharging energy and regulating the nervous system through movement and vocalization is important.
• Self-talk and self-praise play a significant role in the healing process.
• Integrating all parts of ourselves is crucial for healing and growth.
• Imagination and play are powerful tools for accessing and repatterning the subconscious mind.

01:45 Elena's Journey and Passion for the Body

07:25 The Role of Play in Healing and Reclaiming the Body

12:32 Understanding Somatic Play and the Rhythm of the Nervous System

24:54 Elena's Personal Journey and the Power of Massage

28:29 Exploring the Rhythm of the Nervous System

32:59 Parenting Healthy Nervous Systems and Embracing Discharge

34:56 Releasing Stress and Regulating the Nervous System

35:25 The Literal Prison of Low-Level Stress

36:19 Opening Pathways for Stress Discharge

38:36 Embracing Play and Removing Cultural Programming

39:06 Praising and Grounding After Stress Discharge

41:25 The Whole Body Brain: Integration and Cooperation

42:22 The Role of Imagination in Trauma Healing

49:28 Using Imagination to Repattern the Nervous System

55:58 Reparenting the Body for Healing

01:02:47 Creating a Safe and Nurturing Inner Environment

You can see her work and offerings at her Instagram: @loveyourwholelife or her website, https://return-to-rhythm.com/

And you can purchase her incredible book, "Return to Rhythm: Learn Your Nervous System Rhythm to Restore Resilience in Your Body, Deepen Your Relationships, and Ignite an Embodied Spiritual Awakening" here: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Rhythm-Resilience-Relationships-Spiritual/dp/B0BMSQN378