Disclaimer:
This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace therapeutic services of any kind. Please refer to the list of references if you need support.

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Show Notes:

In this episode, we explore what it means to be “the strong one” the person who keeps it together, shows up for everyone else, and pushes through even when life feels unbearably heavy. We talk about the hidden exhaustion that comes from always being the reliable one and the fear that asking for help might make us look weak or incapable. We also get into the uncomfortable truth that sometimes, even when we finally reach out, we don’t actually know what we need we just know we can’t keep holding everything alone.

Together, we unpack the process of learning how to receive support and the importance of finding the right kind of support that feels safe and aligned. And most importantly, we challenge the belief that real strength only exists in self-sufficiency. Because strength is also allowing softness, resting without guilt, and letting ourselves be cared for while we’re still figuring it out. Even the strong deserve to be held.

AND there is a MEGA, darling, beautiful surprise coming at you from Ashley during this session so don't miss out!!

Connect with us!
Ashley: https://www.drashleyzimmerman.com/
https://www.instagram.com/heyashleyz/

Sara Cate: http:/www./somaandsoulco.com/
https://www.instagram.com/somaandsoulco/

RESOURCES: This is not an exhaustive list of available resources. Please also refer to your own state, county, or city for even more readily available resources.

SOMATIC EXPERIENCING PRACTITIONER DIRECTORY:
https://directory.traumahealing.org/
MENTAL/EMOTIONAL/ SOMATIC THERAPY DIRECTORY:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA FACILITATOR DIRECTORY:
https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/facilitators
SUICIDE PREVENTION:
https://988lifeline.org/
SELF HARM PREVENTION:
https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/self-harm/#what-is-self-harm-1
CHILD ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://justiceforchildren.org/our-philosophy/
SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.thehotline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=domestic_violence
SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.rainn.org/
DISORDERED EATING SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
SPIRITUAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.spiritualabuseresources.com/
CULTURAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/how-we-can-help-you/culturally-specific-services/

Show Notes:

We’re living in an era where our nervous systems are constantly under pressure.

Between the relentless stream of bad news, the trauma inflicted by oppressive systems, and the demands of our personal lives, it’s no wonder that so many of us feel overwhelmed.
In this episode, Sara Cate + Ashley explore what it means to live with an activated nervous system in deeply ungrounded times. We often reach for regulation, to feel calm, steady, and in control, but what if that’s not always possible? What if the more compassionate response is to stop forcing calm and instead allow what is?

Together, we’ll talk about how to make space for frustration, agitation, and exhaustion, without judgment, and how to honor those states as part of being human. Regulation doesn’t mean staying in one perfect state; it means being able to move between states with awareness and care.
This episode is an invitation to soften the demand to “be okay” and instead practice being with ourselves gently, even when everything feels hard.

Disclaimer:
This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace therapeutic services of any kind. Please refer to the list of references if you need support.

Before you dive into this episode we have a simple request please like, share, comment, and subscribe! It helps us reach more people with every share and like. We are so glad you are here!

Connect with us!
Ashley: https://www.drashleyzimmerman.com/
https://www.instagram.com/heyashleyz/

Sara Cate: http:/www./somaandsoulco.com/
https://www.instagram.com/somaandsoulco/

RESOURCES: This is not an exhaustive list of available resources. Please also refer to your own state, county, or city for even more readily available resources.

SOMATIC EXPERIENCING PRACTITIONER DIRECTORY:
https://directory.traumahealing.org/
MENTAL/EMOTIONAL/ SOMATIC THERAPY DIRECTORY:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us
TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA FACILITATOR DIRECTORY:
https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/facilitators
SUICIDE PREVENTION:
https://988lifeline.org/
SELF HARM PREVENTION:
https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/self-harm/#what-is-self-harm-1
CHILD ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://justiceforchildren.org/our-philosophy/
SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.thehotline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=domestic_violence
SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.rainn.org/
DISORDERED EATING SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
SPIRITUAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://www.spiritualabuseresources.com/
CULTURAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES:
https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/how-we-can-help-you/culturally-specific-services/

Sara Cate + Ashley have been thinking, and talking, a lot about the current state of our nation....and the world as a whole. They're sitting with clients as they navigate the current events and also working to make sure they're taking care of themselves, too. This isn't a new episode, but it's one that is still relevant today. They encourage you to have a listen again, to take care of yourselves, and send you so much love.

A throwback to Season 1 Episode 29:

Sara Cate + Ashley explore the pain, confusion, and conflict we all may be experiencing based off of global events occuring in Palestine and Israel. They invite you to determine what it is you are feeling based off of your perspective and understanding, rather than what the world may be asking you to feel. As always this conversation asks you to get curious about sensations and feelings that might be swimming in your body. They encourage you to allow for your experience to be valid and true while also acknowledging that others may be having their own experience that is valid and true for them. Sara Cate and Ashley know the pain in this world is immense and they hope this conversation offers you a place to land and feel what you need to.

Disclaimer:

This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace therapeutic services of any kind. Please refer to the list of references if you need support.

Before you dive into this episode we have a simple request please like, share, comment, and subscribe! It helps us reach more people with every share and like. We are so glad you are here!

Connect with us!

Ashley: https://www.drashleyzimmerman.com/

https://www.instagram.com/heyashleyz/

Sara Cate: http:/www./somaandsoulco.com/

https://www.instagram.com/somaandsoulco/

RESOURCES: This is not an exhaustive list of available resources. Please also refer to your own state, county, or city for even more readily available resources.

SOMATIC EXPERIENCING PRACTITIONER DIRECTORY:

https://directory.traumahealing.org/

MENTAL/EMOTIONAL/ SOMATIC THERAPY DIRECTORY:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA FACILITATOR DIRECTORY:

https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/facilitators

SUICIDE PREVENTION:

https://988lifeline.org/

SELF HARM PREVENTION:

https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/self-harm/#what-is-self-harm-1

CHILD ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES:

https://justiceforchildren.org/our-philosophy/

SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:

https://www.thehotline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=domestic_violence

SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES:

https://www.rainn.org/

DISORDERED EATING SUPPORT SERVICES:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

SPIRITUAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES:

https://www.spiritualabuseresources.com/

CULTURAL ABUSE SUPPORT SERVICES:

https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/how-we-can-help-you/culturally-specific-services/