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In this episode, we explore why humans are basically walking Wi-Fi routers, constantly broadcasting emotional signals, syncing with each other’s nervous systems, and accidentally connecting to energy we don’t even want.

We break down co-regulation in a way that actually makes sense:
✨ Your body is always sending out a “signal”
✨ Other people’s bodies pick it up instantly
✨ Kids and teens borrow YOUR nervous system state
✨ Why you auto-connect (Bluetooth-style) to certain people
✨ How energy drains, emotional airdrops, and boundary breaches happen
✨ And how to protect your own signal so you stop absorbing everyone else’s stress

Using humour, nervous-system science, metaphors, and lived experience, we unpack why your mood shifts around certain people and how to take back control of your frequency.

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Why do we say yes when every cell in our body is screaming NO?

In this episode, Nat and Sammy dive into the messy, very human world of people pleasing... the survival strategy so many anxious, sensitive humans master without even meaning to.

We explore the real root of people pleasing through the lens of the nervous system, childhood patterns, fear of conflict, and that deep desire to keep the peace… even at the cost of your own needs.

This episode is honest, spicy, validating and full of “oh wow, same” moments... especially if you grew up being the “good girl,” the easy one, the peacekeeper, or the emotional shock absorber.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to recognise people pleasing in real time, how to regulate before responding, and how to choose yourself without burning bridges.

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👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here

👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here

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Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here

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Welcome to Part 2 of our nervous system nutrition episode!

In part 1, we unpacked the foundations... blood sugar, gut–brain, hormones, protein anchors and healthy fats. In part 2, we’re diving into the rest of the puzzle… the part that brings everything together.

Nat and Sammy explore how carbs, nutrients, portion sizes and meal structure can either calm your nervous system or leave it feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated and spinning.

It's practical, reassuring and full of “ohhh that makes sense” moments... especially if you’ve ever felt confused about carbs, cravings or why certain foods make anxiety worse.

🎧 Tune in and discover how small tweaks to your meals can help your body feel calmer, clearer and more grounded.

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👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here

👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here

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Connect with Sammy @nutritionwithsammy or website

Connect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here