Transforming Trauma: Sarah Baldwin on Regulation and Nervous System Healing
In this episode of Can’t Be Contained, I’m speaking with the incredible Sarah Baldwin, a somatic experiencing practitioner and trauma resolution expert. Sarah shares her profound insights into healing and nervous system regulation, stemming from her own journey through intense childhood trauma. Together, we explore the foundational aspects of nervous system regulation and how addressing our attachment and inner child work can lead us to a life of congruency, authenticity, and fulfillment. Sarah enlightens us with her understanding of the neurological order of healing and the significance of addressing trauma using a structured approach that also incorporates breathwork and somatic techniques.
Sarah’s deep wisdom and her ability to articulate the complex nature of trauma healing make this episode a must-listen. We discuss the power of following the soul’s desires, bridging the gap between cognitive understanding and embodiment, and the essential practice of self-parenting. Sarah also reveals strategies for distinguishing the voice of our intuitive self from trauma responses and the necessary path to becoming truly present in our own lives. Whether you’re familiar with trauma resolution or just beginning to explore it, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and empowering messages for living a life that feels truly aligned with who you are. Tune in to discover how you can take the driver’s seat of your nervous system and transform your life into a masterpiece!
Show Notes:
00:00 Soul-Aligned Living Choices
06:17 Internal and External Harmony
08:03 “Exploring Intuition and Inner World”
13:22 Finding Freedom in Ordinary Moments
15:53 “Overcoming Fear for Fulfillment”
18:32 “IFS and Inner Child Work Connection”
21:11 Understanding Love and Nervous System Capacity
23:44 “Escaping the Beautiful Prison”
28:39 Nervous System and Receptivity
29:55 Facing the Unknown: Embracing Change
32:52 Beyond Mindset: Embracing Nervous System
36:12 “Consistent Neural Exercises Essential”
41:08 Misleading Breathwork Regulation
42:55 Managing Nervous System Energy
45:16 “Importance of Trauma-Informed Breathwork”
For more materials, check out Sarah’s podcast, You Make Sense, as well as her free workbook, How to Gain Control Over How You Feel. These resources are excellent companions to the insights shared in this episode, providing you with additional tools and knowledge to further your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
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About the Sarah Baldwin
Sarah Baldwin has dedicated over a decade of her professional life and 15 years personally to the exploration of congruency—the alignment of one’s internal experiences with their external expressions. For Sarah, it’s less about the tangible outcomes and more about the internal processes that allow for complete and fulfilling experiences. Her journey is characterized by a continual striving for deeper congruency, where internal feelings can be clearly articulated and pursued without restraint. This ongoing quest for alignment mirrors the natural world, where every creature instinctively lives congruently, and Sarah seeks to emulate this harmony in her own life. Her work is a testament to the pursuit of genuine freedom and fulfillment by following the innate impulses of each moment.
About the host, Samantha Skelly
Samantha Skelly is a breathwork pioneer, serial entrepreneur, and #1 Best Selling Author who has spent the last decade revolutionizing the personal and spiritual development industries. She founded one of the largest breathwork companies worldwide. Pause Breathwork has a mission to help 1,000,000 people worldwide tap into their infinite potential using breathwork. It has grown into a multi-million dollar wellness company that has certified nearly 1,500 people in 27 countries, and thousands more use the Pause Breathwork Mobile App every day. She’s also a passionate speaker who has shared her message on over 400 stages, appearing on networks and in publications worldwide.
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