Your Nervous System During and After Sexual Betrayal w/ KayLee Dunn

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In this episode, host Tara McCausland welcomes guest expert KayLee Dunn, a psychotherapist and betrayal navigation coach. KayLee shares her expertise in helping individuals, especially women, rebuild trust and heal after intimate betrayal. She discusses the role of the nervous system in betrayal trauma, introducing concepts like neuro-intuitive boundaries and survival mode responses. The conversation delves into practical ways to self-regulate, the importance of self-compassion, and the power of pausing and observing one’s reactions. They also explore the dynamics between betrayed and betraying partners, emphasizing understanding and intentional responses. Whether new to betrayal recovery or an old-timer on this journey, Kaylee offers insightful advice and hope for navigating the complex path of healing.
Connect with KayLee at kayleedunn.com
03:43 Understanding the Nervous System
04:54 Personal Experience and Neurointuitive Boundaries
07:57 The Role of the Nervous System in Trauma Responses
14:05 Self-Compassion and Understanding Reactions
20:28 Practical Steps for Healing and Self-Education
23:37 Harnessing Your Inner Survivor Skills
27:18 Connecting with Higher Power and Intuition
35:07 Mindfulness and Meditation
37:20 Safety and Stabilization in Healing
41:50 Observing and Regulating Responses
48:27 The Importance of Community and Support
55:04 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Transcripts

Chapters

1. Understanding the Nervous System (00:03:43)

2. Personal Experience and Neurointuitive Boundaries (00:04:54)

3. The Role of the Nervous System in Trauma Responses (00:07:57)

4. Self-Compassion and Understanding Reactions (00:14:05)

5. Practical Steps for Healing and Self-Education (00:20:28)

6. Harnessing Your Inner Survivor Skills (00:23:37)

7. Connecting with Higher Power and Intuition (00:27:18)

8. Understanding Urgency and the Nervous System (00:33:00)

9. Mindfulness and Meditation (00:35:07)

10. Safety and Stabilization in Healing (00:37:20)

11. Observing and Regulating Responses (00:41:50)

12. The Importance of Community and Support (00:48:27)

13. Final Thoughts and Resources (00:55:04)