When Depression is in Your Bed℠
When Depression is in Your Bed℠
Trish Sanders, LCSW
#70 Regulation Is Not Calm: The Truth About Nervous System Wellness
26 minutes Posted May 27, 2026 at 4:00 am.
Why Regulation Gets Misunderstood
What Nervous System Wellness Is
Myth One Regulation Means Calm
Co Regulation In Real Life
Myth Two Regulated All The Time
Zen Culture And Avoidance
Relational Safety Is Co Created
Take One Step Forward
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What if nervous system regulation has far less to do with staying calm all the time… and much more to do with flexibility, awareness, and repair? In this episode, I unpack some of the biggest myths and misunderstandings I see surrounding nervous system regulation, polyvagal theory, and relational safety, including the widespread belief that being “regulated” means being endlessly calm, emotionally steady, and zen all the time. From both a clinical and personal perspective, I explore how these...