{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"S4-E4: I bombed my podcast interview. The Grip That Sent Me Into Neurobiological Time Travel","description":"This episode examines something that happened to me (Shannon Eastman) earlier today.  I bombed my podcast and inside that experience I got to see something that feels helpful to share with you. I mention my daily practice in this episode. You'll find that here >  When someone taps into an old, unresolved emotional wound \u2014 especially one rooted in childhood dysregulation \u2014 the nervous system doesn\u2019t recognize it as the past. It often responds as though the threat is happening now. Here\u2019s what typically happens in the body and nervous system: 1. Neurobiological Time Travel The nervous system is non-verbal and non-linear. When triggered, it reactivates the physiological and emotional patterns from the original moment, not the current reality. This is often referred to as "implicit memory" \u2014 felt, but not consciously recalled. 2. Survival State Re-Activation Depending on how the nervous system coped back then, a person may automatically enter: Fight \u2013 agitation, blame, control Flight \u2013 panic, overthinking, urge to escape Freeze \u2013 numbness, disconnection, inability to act Fawn \u2013 people-pleasing, appeasement, self-erasure This is not a choice \u2014 it\u2019s the nervous system\u2019s best attempt to protect the system with what it learned during developmental years 3. Prefrontal Shutdown The part of the brain responsible for logic, executive function, and perspective (prefrontal cortex) goes offline. The limbic system and brainstem take over, prioritizing survival. This is why: Rationalizing doesn't help Coaching feels frustrating \u201cCalm down\u201d is ineffective 4. Physiological Distress Common physical symptoms include: Tight chest Shallow breath Tunnel vision Racing thoughts Muscle tension Digestive disruption Feeling "out of body" or dissociated The body is preparing for a threat that no longer exists \u2014 but it doesn\u2019t know that. 5. Emotional Amplification Small events feel massive Feedback feels like rejection Silence feels like abandonment Boundaries feel like danger All of this is the result of a nervous system remembering pain, not processing reality. ____________________________________________________________________   Shannon Eastman Shannon Eastman  is a business growth strategist fluent in both boardroom dynamics and nervous system regulation. With 25 years of experience scaling businesses across tech, finance, and regulated industries worldwide, she brings a systems-thinking approach to performance, leadership, and wellbeing. After five years studying the neurobiology of trauma, Jungian psychology, and polyvagal theory, Shannon now integrates nervous system intelligence into the way business gets done\u2014through corporate pilots, strategic partnerships, and a global network of innovators driving this shift. Her work bridges performance and wellbeing, laying the groundwork for a more human, sustainable way to lead. www.shannoneastman.com Follow Shannon on LinkedIn >    ______________________________________________________________________ NEW: Nervous System Economy\u2122 You\u2019ll hear us refer to the Nervous System Economy\u2122 \u2014 a industry level educaiton initiative committed to integrating Nervous System Intelligence into business and leadership. You'll find more about this over here: www.nervoussystemeconomy.com    _______________________________________________________________________ A Note on Safety Your mental health, wellbeing, and sense of safety matter deeply. Working with a trauma-informed practitioner can make a significant difference. While this podcast shares insights, reflections, and tools, it is not a substitute for professional support. If you\u2019re seeking a qualified practitioner, visit the Directory on our website. Our community includes psychologists, psychotherapists, and psychiatrists who work through a trauma-informed lens \u2014 often with a special interest in supporting professionals aged 40+ or working within organisations.   _____________________________________________________________________ #WTTLO #WhoTurnedTheLightsOn #NervousSystemEconomy #CPTSD #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #40PlusProfessionals #Anxiety #TraumaRecovery #NervousSystemRegulation #WellbeingAtWork #Edutainment #NervousSystemBasics #NervousSystemInformedApproach  #CPTSD, #Nervous System, #Mental Wellbeing, #Nervous System Regulation, #Nervous System Basics, #Nervous System Economy    #Anxiety, #Wellbeing, #CPTSD, #Mental Health, #Nervous System Regulation, #Nervous System Economy, #Nervous System Intelligence ","author_name":"Who Turned The Lights On?","author_url":"https:\/\/www.whoturnedthelightson.com","html":"