Out of Survival Mode: Finding Calm with Harriet Iles (Part 2)

Welcome to Part 2 of my heartfelt conversation with psychologist Harriet Iles, founder of Restorative Space Psychology. If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, we encourage you to go back - this episode builds on the powerful insights we shared last week about befriending anxiety with compassion and curiosity.

In this episode, we dive deeper into the nervous system—what it is, how it works, and why understanding our stress states is essential for emotional wellbeing.

Together, we explore:

• What “regulation” actually means and how to practise it in everyday life

• The five common nervous system responses: fight, flight, freeze, flop, and fawn

• How to identify which state you’re in—even when you’re not sure why you’re triggered

• Grounding techniques and sensory strategies to help you return to calm

• Why self-compassion isn’t just helpful—it’s vital for healing

With Harriet’s gentle guidance and evidence-based insights, this episode offers real tools for navigating life’s unpredictability—one breath, one moment at a time.

🧠 Learn more about Harriet Iles and Restorative Space Psychology:

• Website: restorativespacepsychology.com

• Instagram: @restorativespacepsychology

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