Someone on my email list asked me a question, so I thought it'd be helpful to talk about on today's episode.

“Why bring politics into nervous system regulation?”

If you’ve ever wondered whether you should be bringing your values into your coaching, your healing, or your business...

If you’ve been told nervous system work is “neutral”...

If you’ve been praised for being the “quiet one,” the “good girl,” or the one who never rocks the boat...

This is the episode you need to hear.

I share:

• Why nervous system regulation is rarely apolitical (even if yours feels that way)
• How public policy and systemic harm get embedded in our bodies—and passed down
• What dentists, trauma survivors, and traffic stops have in common (yep, really)
• Why silence isn't always sacred—and can sometimes be complicity in disguise

I also get real about:

• The moment I stopped performing palatable neutrality
• Why I want my kids to know I used my voice
• How to reclaim your unique way of creating change

But don’t just read about it—listen in.

The nuance lives inside the conversation. And the invitation at the end? It might just change your life.

00:00 Introduction and Email Context

01:04 The Interconnectedness of Health and Politics

01:47 The Impact of Trauma on Health

03:00 Politics and Nervous System Regulation

05:16 Real-World Examples of Political Impact

09:39 Personal Responsibility and Advocacy

15:53 Invitation to Join Certification Programs

17:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Your host, certified life coach Lindsay Poelman started her journey of intentional healing started when she learned that her husband had been lying to her about pornography use for a greater part of their marriage. After processing and accepting her circumstance more fully, she found coaching—which propelled her into a forward focused state of ...