Modern Women's Wellness
Modern Women's Wellness Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the complexities of women's health, hormone balance, and fertility. Hosted by Dr. Miranda Naylor, a board-certified functional medicine doctor, this podcast delivers science-backed insights and expert advice tailored to women on a mission to transform their health.
Modern Women's Wellness
Episode 37 - How to Think Clearly and Connect Better with Nervous System Regulation
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Many people move through life feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or disconnected without realizing how much their nervous system is shaping those experiences. When the nervous system is dysregulated, it becomes harder to think clearly, make decisions, and stay connected in relationships, even when intentions are good.
In this episode, Dr. Miranda sits down with Dr. Stephanie Bacon, an educator and nervous system regulation expert, to explore how nervous system regulation impacts behavior, decision-making, and connection across every area of life. Together, they break down what regulation actually means, how it influences the brain, and why it plays such a critical role in relationships with others and with ourselves.
Dr. Stephanie explains how dysregulation can pull us into reactive patterns, why children and adults alike struggle when the nervous system is overloaded, and how simple, accessible practices can help bring the body back into balance. She also shares how regulation supports social and emotional competence, improves communication, and helps turn moments of conflict into opportunities for connection.
We’ll explore:
✔️ What nervous system regulation really means and how it affects the brain
✔️ Why stress and overwhelm make it harder to think, listen, and respond
✔️ How regulation supports healthier relationships with people, food, and daily life
✔️ Practical ways to regulate the nervous system in real-world situations
✔️ Why slowing down can lead to better decisions and deeper connection
If you’ve ever felt like you “lose access” to your best self under stress, this episode offers clarity and practical insight. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of how regulation supports emotional balance, communication, and resilience in everyday life.
00:07 Introduction to Dr Stephanie Bacon
01:36 What nervous system regulation actually means
04:27 Children’s behavior and nervous system dysregulation
06:00 Modern life makes dysregulation easier
06:39 Social and emotional competence
10:21 Importance of solitude
14:56 Slowing down to improve relationships
16:29 Practical regulation tools
19:38 Co-regulation and validating others
24:23 Tips for starting nervous system regulation
30:43 Where to find Dr Stephanie
https://www.stephaniebacon.net/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-bacon-phd/ https://www.instagram.com/rippleeffectwithdrsteph/
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