“The more that I feel safe, the more that I’m able to be creative, and the more I’m able to be creative, the more I’m able to express myself, and the more I express myself, I express my boundaries…and so on…”

We share candidly about some of our life experiences which have led us to choosing to (and having the privilege to) build more flexible nervous systems in our lives. How do you tell yourself you’re safe and how are you building a more flexible nervous system?

Mentions: TRE: https://traumaprevention.com/what-is-tre/ Impala shaking off trauma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z41x1BaXMdE Being Well podcast: Polyvagal Theory with Dr. Stephen Porges: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3g9U4XaBg11oWn3vD68yXw?si=ee391bc84bf0478b Wheel of Consent: www.wheelofconsentbook.com See the wheel here: www.ellamesma.co.uk/the-wheel-of-consent More resources on the Wheel of Consent: www.schoolofconsent.org Unlocking Us podcast: Brené with Emily and Amelia Nagoski on Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6L48OhNvYeIlv7Tir3yij0?si=c47a2657beac4ed3

Connect with us: Ama Rouge Website: www.wearewildwithin.com IG: @powerup.podcast @ama.rouge @wearewildwithin @readwithrougebookclub @rougedoesfood LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ama-rouge-870b60138 FB: AmaRougemoves

Ella Mesma Website: www.ellamesma.co.uk, www.mayagandaia.com, www.businessyoga.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-mesma-b6071320/ IG: @powerup.podcast @Ellamesma @BusinessYoga @Maya_Gandaia FB:@EllaMesma @MayaGandaia @BusinessYogaUK

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