Navigating the Nervous System

In Episode 5 The Social Network we explore: How social conditioning makes social rejection feel like a real threat, just like physical danger. Recognizing the hidden “shoulds,” “have to’s,” and obligations that guide our choices. The way cultural pressures (like men being told to stay strong or hide emotions) shape our personal stories. Practical steps to shift from living by social rules to livin...

Inspired by The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer and Dr. Richard Schwartz’s groundbreaking IFS work, Kristin explores what happens when we stop becoming our thoughts and start observing them — and how this shift can rewire your brain for safety, clarity, and connection. In this eye-opening episode, Kristin breaks down: • The 8 C’s that signal you’re in your Capital-S Self: Compassion, Curiosity,...

This episode explores how we can start to rewire our emotional triggers by understanding the connection between thoughts, body sensations, and past experiences. When we recognize that emotions are simply our body’s physical response paired with a situation, we can begin to shift how we respond—especially to everyday stressors. Emotions are like a best friend necklace—one side is the thought, the o...

In this episode of Navigating the Nervous System, Kristin explores the concept of Tiny Tigers — the small, daily stressors that hijack our nervous system and how to handle them. We'll break down: The three nervous system states: Safe, Stress, and Shutdown Why we overreact to small stressors — and how evolution shaped these responses. The three types of Tiny Tigers: Real Impact, Emotionally Drainin...

Welcome to the very first episode of Navigating the Nervous System with Kristin Cronin Boone, licensed therapist, interpersonal neurobiology nerd, and your guide to understanding why you do the things you do. In this episode, we dive into how your nervous system drives behavior, emotion, and survival responses, often without your conscious awareness. You'll meet “Miss Amygdala,” learn about the up...

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