Episode 6: Coregulation Meets Current Events
For the first time on the podcast, Sarah is joined by her friend and coworker, Raine Fryberger, to explore a big question: How do we stay engaged with the news without becoming overwhelmed?
Together, they talk about why it’s natural to feel activated by current events, how stress responses work in the body, and simple nervous system skills—like orienting, resourcing, and “bringing on arms and legs”—that can help us stay grounded. They also share strategies for co-regulation, setting media boundaries, and channeling activation into meaningful action.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome & introducing Raine
07:00 Grounding practices before hard topics
16:00 The “animal body” & survival strategies
22:00 Brain science: stress and the angular cingulate
27:00 Why activation isn’t a problem
35:00 Orienting and resourcing with the news
40:00 Co-regulation & looking for helpers
52:00 Healthy outlets for fight/flight/freeze
59:00 Using voice & small actions
1:04:00 Social media boundaries
1:07:00 Closing reflections
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