This might be the most comprehensive approach to nervous system regulation and somatics you’ve heard.
Listen in to this conversation so you can find the signal through all that noise out there as somatics and nervous system work continues going mainstream.
Elisabeth Kristof’s work is unique and powerful, and stands out from the growing hype around somatics in several key ways we discuss.
One of those ways: by addressing the power of going beyond our nervous system *outputs* and tending to sensory *inputs* essential for neuroplasticity for personal growth. This is how we get to the root of increasing our capacity for change from the inside out.
We also address the very real challenges of modern life that often go unnamed, the dangers of those tempting cathartic experiences that center intense emotional release, and practical tools for healthy emotional expression and regulation. (Spoiler alert: you probably can’t “heal” your nervous system on one retreat in a Tulum jungle or Costa Rican beach.)
What does a more holistic approach to nervous system health look like? And how do we move toward a personal growth paradigm for true, sustainable change which considers the unique history and physiology of the individual?
Explore these questions with us so you can continue developing your personal practice and experiencing the aliveness you’ve known is possible.
About Elisabeth
Elisabeth Kristof, MA, is an Applied Neurology & Somatic Practitioner, and co-host of the Apple Top 100 podcast, Trauma Rewired.
Elisabeth has been involved in neuro- and movement-based therapies since 2007, with a focus on the intersection of complex trauma and nervous system regulation for the past five years. Her expertise has positioned her as a leading voice in the field of trauma-informed neurology.
Elisabeth is the founder of the Neurosomatic Intelligence (NSI) coaching certification program, an ICF-accredited course that trains practitioners, therapists, and coaches to harness the power of the nervous system for resilience, behavior change, and performance.
She is also the founder of BrainBased.com an online community that uses applied neurology and somatics for nervous system health, emotional expression and resilience.
Key Moments
00:00 Understanding the Nervous System and Emotional Processing
05:55 The Importance of Sensory Inputs in Behavior Change
11:55 Rehabilitation of the Nervous System in Modern Life
18:05 The Role of Neuroplasticity in Personal Growth
24:12 Navigating Emotional Experiences and Regulation
30:11 The Dangers of Cathartic Experiences
35:52 Practical Tools for Emotional Expression and Regulation
Takeaways
Minimum effective dosing is crucial for emotional processing.
The nervous system's health is linked to physical movement.
Inputs from our body significantly influence our behavior.
Cognitive thoughts alone cannot create sustainable change.
Emotions are physiological experiences, not just thoughts.
Understanding our sensory input systems is essential for change.
Nervous system rehabilitation is necessary in modern life.
Neuroplasticity allows for both positive and negative adaptations.
Emotional expression is vital for physical and mental health.
Daily practices can significantly improve nervous system function.
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