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You’re fine…so why do you feel stuck? Where is the fear coming from, even when you know you’re safe?
The truth is, lasting change requires more than mindset work alone. It means training your nervous system to build new associations with things that once felt uncertain or threatening.
Today, Lacy, Jessica, and somatic expert Janelle unpack the true role of the nervous system in manifestation. They explore how your body's sense of safety determines when to shut down and protect you from potential threats—and when to expand, receive, and take aligned action towards your goals. Plus, the small, doable steps ("small steppies") that lead you back to yourself.
If you've ever felt stuck despite doing all the inner work, this episode is your roadmap back to safety, embodiment, and sustainable growth.
Want to know where you stand with your nervous system? Take our free Nervous System Quiz and check the show notes for more DIs and resources inside the Pathway membership.
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In this episode we talk about:
Why nervous system regulation is essential for manifestation—not optional
A regulated system isn’t always calm; it’s flexible and adaptive
Why self-sabotage often comes up – and how it’s related to the nervous system
The “upper limit problem” reflects your nervous system’s capacity for receiving
Expanding your “energy well” allows you to hold more success and joy
Why overwhelm and shutdown are protective responses, not failures
“Small steppy” actions help avoid burnout and build sustainable growth
Overstimulation from modern life impacts your ability to regulate
Somatic practices help the body align with mental breakthroughs
Beauty, nature, and sensory experiences regulate the nervous system
Avoidance habits that may signal dysregulation
Authenticity reduces pressure and supports nervous system safety
How relationships and co-regulation are deeply healing
Movement, sound, and breathwork activate the vagus nerve
Mentioned In the Episode:
Expanded x Ep. 304 - How to Regulate Your Nervous System
Expanded x Ep. 303 – Are You Standing in Your Own Way? How to Tell if You’re Self-Sabotaging
Ep. 318 - Speeding up Your Manifestations in the New Paradigm with Jenna Zoe
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Jessica’s Youtube Channel! @jessicaashleygill
Expanded x Ep. 192 - Navigating 2022 Astrology with Jill Wintersteen (Spirit Daughter)
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