Cass talks with Jessica McGuire, a physiotherapist and author of The Nervous System Reset, about the importance of the nervous system in physical and emotional health. Jessica explains the role of the vagus nerve in regulating our emotions, balancing our physical health, and facilitating social interactions. She explains the different states of the nervous system and provides strategies for regulating a dysregulated nervous system.  

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Cass talks with Jessica McGuire, a physiotherapist and author of The Nervous System Reset, about the importance of the nervous system in physical and emotional health. Jessica explains the role of the vagus nerve in regulating our emotions, balancing our physical health, and facilitating social interactions. She explains the different states of the nervous system and provides strategies for regulating a dysregulated nervous system.  
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Crappy to Happy is the podcast for people on the move who may be feeling low in energy, mood or motivation and can't figure out exactly why. Cass Dunn, a clinical psychologist, chats with interesting and inspiring guests...

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How to reset your nervous system with Jessica Maguire

This week, Cass is joined by Lisa Messenger and Sarah Megginson, two colleagues and friends whose lives were changed forever when Sarah offered to be a gestational surrogate for Lisa. In this episode, we discuss Lisa's gruelling six-years and 16 rounds of IVF, and the significant financial, physical, and emotional toll of infertility. The episode delves into the legal and emotional complexities of surrogacy in Australia, the vital role of hope and resilience, and the deepening of Lisa and Sarah's friendship through this profound experience. Both women stress the importance of asking for help, the power of connection, and the broader applicability of their story to anyone facing adversity.

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The Power of Two book at Booktopia

www.instagram.com/lisamessenger

www.instagram.com/sarahmegginsonmoney

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This week, Cass is joined by Lisa Messenger and Sarah Megginson, two colleagues and friends whose lives were changed forever when Sarah offered to be a gestational surrogate for Lisa. In this episode, we discuss Lisa's gruelling six-years and 16 rounds of IVF, and the significant financial, physical, and emotional toll of infertility. The episode delves into the legal and emotional complexities of surrogacy in Australia, the vital role of hope and resilience, and the deepening of Lisa and Sarah's friendship through this profound experience. Both women stress the importance of asking for help, the power of connection, and the broader applicability of their story to anyone facing adversity.
Connect with Sarah &amp; Lisa:
<a href="booktopia.kh4ffx.net/poweroftwo">The Power of Two book at Booktopia</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisamessenger">www.instagram.com/lisamessenger</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahmegginsonmoney">www.instagram.com/sarahmegginsonmoney</a>
Connect with Cass
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cassdunn_xo">www.instagram.com/cassdunn_xo</a>
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The Power of Two: A story of Hope and Resilience

Imogen shares her experience of losing her mum in tragic circumstances, and the profound impact it had on her, and how co-creating the 'Good Mourning' podcast and community with her friend, Sally Douglas quite literally saved her life. In this conversation, Imogen shares what she has learned about grief from her own experience, including all the things no-one tells you, and how to support someone who has lost someone they love.

Find out more about Imogen, Sal and Good Mourning:

www.goodmourning.com.au

The breathwork healer Imogen mentioned, Rebecca Jax

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Imogen shares her experience of losing her mum in tragic circumstances, and the profound impact it had on her, and how co-creating the 'Good Mourning' podcast and community with her friend, Sally Douglas quite literally saved her life. In this conversation, Imogen shares what she has learned about grief from her own experience, including all the things no-one tells you, and how to support someone who has lost someone they love.
Find out more about Imogen, Sal and Good Mourning:
<a href="https://www.goodmourning.com.au">www.goodmourning.com.au</a>
<a href="https://www.rebeccajaxholistichealing.com">The breathwork healer Imogen mentioned, Rebecca Jax</a>
<a href="https://www.pausebreathwork.com/app/one-month/?ref=yzu3m2u&amp;el=Affiliate">Get a month's free trial of the Pause Breathwork app</a>
Connect with Cass:
<a href="https://www.cassdunn.com">www.cassdunn.com</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cassdunn_xo">www.instagram.com/cassdunn_xo</a>
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Let's Talk about Grief with Imogen Carn

Cass responds to a listener question about how to live with uncertainty. She discusses the psychological concept of 'Intolerance of Uncertainty', its impact on mental health, particularly anxiety and worry, and explains how worry serves as a mental behaviour that provides an illusion of control but ultimately detracts from present joy. Cass emphasises the importance of understanding the physiological aspects of anxiety and offers practical strategies for managing uncertainty and worry, including mindfulness, breathing techniques, and cognitive tools.

Take the IU Scale here: https://www.phenxtoolkit.org/protocols/view/650701

Connect with Cass:

www.cassdunn.com

www.instagram.com/cassdunn_xo

www.instagram.com/crappytohappypod

Cass responds to a listener question about how to live with uncertainty. She discusses the psychological concept of 'Intolerance of Uncertainty', its impact on mental health, particularly anxiety and worry, and explains how worry serves as a mental behaviour that provides an illusion of control but ultimately detracts from present joy. Cass emphasises the importance of understanding the physiological aspects of anxiety and offers practical strategies for managing uncertainty and worry, including mindfulness, breathing techniques, and cognitive tools.
Take the IU Scale here: <a href="https://www.phenxtoolkit.org/protocols/view/650701">https://www.phenxtoolkit.org/protocols/view/650701</a>
Connect with Cass:
<a href="http://www.cassdunn.com">www.cassdunn.com</a>
<a href="http://www.instagram.com/cassdunn_xo">www.instagram.com/cassdunn_xo</a>
<a href="http://www.instagram.com/crappytohappypod">www.instagram.com/crappytohappypod</a>

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