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13 Hidden Signs Your stuck in the Nervous system dating trap (And How It's Blocking you from finding Healthy Love)
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Are you stuck in the nervous system dating trap?
In this powerful episode, Sam Morris (empowered dating and healthy relationship coach) breaks down 13 hidden signs that your nervous system may still be dysregulated after toxic relationships, heartbreak, or trauma—and how these unconscious patterns silently affect your ability to find and keep healthy, secure love.
Even if you've blocked your ex, deleted their number, and "moved on," your body may still be stuck in survival mode—repeating the same old relationship patterns. In this deep-dive, Sam explains how nervous system dysregulation drives:
Hyper-independence ("I don't need anyone!")
Overthinking and obsessive texting analysis
Constant busyness to avoid emotions
Physical tension and unexplained body tightness
Emotional flatness, numbness, and shutdown (dorsal vagal response)
Self-sabotaging when things feel too good
Gut issues and digestive problems tied to heartbreak
Attraction to emotionally unavailable or toxic partners
Sensory overwhelm, defensiveness, and irritability
Falling in love too fast or avoiding dating altogether
Sleep disturbances and exhaustion
Internalising blame for toxic breakups
Explosive reactions to compliments or affection
If you're stuck in cycles of unhealthy relationships or terrified of repeating your past, this episode is a must-listen. Sam combines insights from Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, and real client stories to reveal how your nervous system can sabotage dating before you even realise it.
You'll also learn:
Why familiar pain can feel like "chemistry"
How to gently start rewiring your nervous system
Simple nervous system healing techniques you can start today
Why self-awareness isn't enough—but it's where true healing starts
You can heal this. You can attract healthy, secure, aligned love—but your nervous system has to feel safe first.
Ready to start? Sam invites you to join her FREE 2-Day Live Event where she guides you step-by-step through the exact roadmap to start healing your nervous system and break toxic patterns for good. Save your seat here!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: Why healing your nervous system matters for love 04:50 - Jumping into new relationships too soon after heartbreak 06:50 - Sign #1: Hyper-independence masked as strength 10:50 - Sign #2: Overthinking & obsessive texting behaviors 12:00 - Sign #3: Busyness addiction & rushing your healing 14:50 - Sign #4: Physical tension and body tightness 18:30 - Sign #5: Emotional flatness & numbness (shutdown response) 27:00 - Sign #6: Sabotaging when things feel too good 32:00 - Sign #7: Gut issues tied to emotional trauma 36:50 - Sign #8: Attraction to toxic & familiar partners 38:40 - Sign #9: Sensory overload, overwhelm, & irritability 41:40 - Sign #10: Blaming yourself for the breakup 43:40 - Sign #11: Love bombing vs complete avoidance 46:20 - Sign #12: Sleep disturbances & wired exhaustion 50:10 - Sign #13: Over-defensiveness and irritability 52:30 - The good news: You can heal this (free event invita
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