E102 This One Hidden Block Could Be Keeping You from Your Soul’s Purpose
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In this episode of The Midlife Purpose Project, Katie explores how a dysregulated nervous system can block creativity, clarity, and your soul's purpose, or dharma, from shng through. She introduces Polyvagal Theory and breaks down the three nervous system states:
Dorsal Vagal (shutdown, exhaustion)
Sympathetic (anxiety, overwhelm)
Ventral Vagal (calm, connection, clarity)
Katie shares simple tools to help you recognize your state throughout the day and shift into regulation using self-compassion, breathwork, nature, and movement.
You’ll learn:
✔️ How stress affects your purpose and intuition
✔️ The power of small check-ins (with sticky notes or timers!)
✔️ Practical ways to activate your body’s calm state
✔️ Why kindness to yourself is key when you’re suffering
✔️ How to build nervous system regulation like a muscle
Plus, Katie shares her favorite daily practices and encourages you to pick one to start integrating today.
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