In this episode of Hormone Happy Hour, I’m connecting some dots that don’t get talked about nearly enough especially during the busy, overstimulating holiday season.

We’re talking about nervous system regulation… not just in you, but in your entire household. Because the truth is, your kids don’t regulate in isolation. They’re responding to the emotional, energetic, and relational environment around them and that includes you, your partner, and the level of safety and connection in your home.

I also share details about an upcoming January intimacy and nervous system–focused workshop, where we’ll go deeper into these themes with practical tools and support. Use code FAM50 for an exclusive discount!

I introduce what I call the “nervous system web” which is the idea that everyone in a family system is wired together. When one piece is dysregulated, it ripples outward. And when safety, connection, and regulation are restored at the adult level, kids often follow without needing to be “fixed.” 

✨ In this episode, we talk about:

• Why kids’ behavior is often a mirror of adult nervous system states


• What the “nervous system web” is and how it shows up in family life


• How chronic stress and survival mode affect the entire household


• The link between libido, safety, and regulation in women


• Why intimacy is a nervous system issue — not just a relationship one


• Masculine and feminine energy balance and how it impacts family dynamics


• How restoring connection at the adult level can calm the home overall


• Gentle, practical ways to support regulation in your body and your family
  
  
  
  

This isn’t about blame. It’s about awareness, compassion, and leadership, especially for women who carry so much of the emotional load in their homes. If your home feels tense… if your kids seem dysregulated… or if intimacy feels hard right now this episode will help you understand why and what actually supports lasting change.

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