Rupture, Repair, and the Nervous System: Why Connection Builds Resilience
Description
Is your stress response a sign you're failing, or a sign you're human?
In this episode, Chelsea and Mike get real about what stress is actually trying to tell us and how it impacts connection in relationships. We'll explore how everyday tension can become a source of strength if we know how to come back to safety, together.
You’ll hear:
The psychology of rupture and repair—and why it matters more than “getting it right”
Why we break down when one person tries to carry the emotional load for both
How friendship, co-regulation, and nervous system safety are deeply linked
Plus, the one question that can transform your relationships:
“Do you have the capacity for this?”
If you’ve been stuck in reactive conversations, missed signals, or simmering resentment, the first step back to each other might be simpler than you think.
🎁 Download the Reconnection Kit—with 8 free communication scripts—to make your next hard conversation easier (and more productive).
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nervous system regulation
co-regulation in relationships
stress and resilience psychology
why community matters for mental health
postpartum nervous system
repair after relationship conflict
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