Welcome to Part 2 of my heartfelt conversation with psychologist Harriet Iles, founder of Restorative Space Psychology. If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, we encourage you to go back - this episode builds on the powerful insights we shared last week about befriending anxiety with compassion and curiosity.

In this episode, we dive deeper into the nervous system—what it is, how it works, and why understanding our stress states is essential for emotional wellbeing.

Together, we explore:


What “regulation” actually means and how to practise it in everyday life


The five common nervous system responses: fight, flight, freeze, flop, and fawn


How to identify which state you’re in—even when you’re not sure why you’re triggered


Grounding techniques and sensory strategies to help you return to calm


Why self-compassion isn’t just helpful—it’s vital for healing

With Harriet’s gentle guidance and evidence-based insights, this episode offers real tools for navigating life’s unpredictability—one breath, one moment at a time.

🧠 Learn more about Harriet Iles and Restorative Space Psychology:


Website: restorativespacepsychology.com


Instagram: @restorativespacepsychology

Connect with me:

https://linktr.ee/drjodirichardson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqDVAw_zhoG3IXGRhgjn-J14BFJy50ztJbCHywMfZobVH12nX1USMbisI_aem_QViUbKkXHlwbD3y4kGcvGQ

Welcome to Part 2 of my heartfelt conversation with psychologist Harriet Iles, founder of Restorative Space Psychology. If you haven&rsquo;t yet listened to Part 1, we encourage you to go back - this episode builds on the powerful insights we shared last week about befriending anxiety with compassion and curiosity.
In this episode, we dive deeper into the nervous system&mdash;what it is, how it works, and why understanding our stress states is essential for emotional wellbeing.
Together, we explore:
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What &ldquo;regulation&rdquo; actually means and how to practise it in everyday life
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The five common nervous system responses: fight, flight, freeze, flop, and fawn
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How to identify which state you&rsquo;re in&mdash;even when you&rsquo;re not sure why you&rsquo;re triggered
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Grounding techniques and sensory strategies to help you return to calm
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Why self-compassion isn&rsquo;t just helpful&mdash;it&rsquo;s vital for healing
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With Harriet&rsquo;s gentle guidance and evidence-based insights, this episode offers real tools for navigating life&rsquo;s unpredictability&mdash;one breath, one moment at a time.
🧠&nbsp;Learn more about Harriet Iles and Restorative Space Psychology:
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Website: <a href="https://www.restorativespacepsychology.com" data-start="1508" data-end="1584">restorativespacepsychology.com</a>
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Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/restorativespacepsychology" data-start="1600" data-end="1683">@restorativespacepsychology</a>
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Connect with me:
<a href="https://linktr.ee/drjodirichardson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqDVAw_zhoG3IXGRhgjn-J14BFJy50ztJbCHywMfZobVH12nX1USMbisI_aem_QViUbKkXHlwbD3y4kGcvGQ">https://linktr.ee/drjodirichardson?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabqDVAw_zhoG3IXGRhgjn-J14BFJy50ztJbCHywMfZobVH12nX1USMbisI_aem_QViUbKkXHlwbD3y4kGcvGQ</a>

Our minds didn’t evolve for modern day life. It’s natural to feel anxious, but sometimes we can get stuck in a cycle of anxiety that gets in the way of, well, everything. If you’re looking for a compassionate place to learn how to dial anxiety down and get on with creating a happier life with more calm, contentment, meaning and purpose, this is the podcast for you.
Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to help you rise to the challenge of being human with the tools you need to thrive.


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Our minds didn’t evolve for modern day life. It’s natural to feel anxious, but sometimes we can get stuck in a cycle of anxiety that gets in the way of, well, everything. If you’re looking for a compassionate place to learn how to dial anxiety down and get on with creating a happier life with more calm, contentment, meaning and purpose, this is the podcast for you. Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to help you rise to the challenge of being human with the tools you need to thrive.
 For education and entertainment purposes only.

This is ‘Well, hello anxiety’, a podcast where we end the struggle with anxiety and build our toolkit of practical skills to thrive.

Well, hello anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson

Anxiety happens. What happens next is what matters most. But where to start? And then what? And what if it's someone else you're trying to help? 'Well, hello anxiety' is the podcast where you'll learn answers to all of these questions and so much more. You'll finally see anxiety for what it really is, understand it, learn what the science says about settling it right down and how to help others as well. If you're looking for genuinely helpful, compassionate anxiety help, for yourself, or someone you care about, this is the podcast for you. An award-winning podcast Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to finally get anxiety out of the way so you can live the life that's waiting for you.



For education and entertainment purposes only.

Anxiety happens. What happens next is what matters most. But where to start? And then what? And what if it's someone else you're trying to help? 'Well, hello anxiety' is the podcast where you'll learn answers to all of these questions and so much more. You'll finally see anxiety for what it really is, understand it, learn what the science says about settling it right down and how to help others as well. If you're looking for genuinely helpful, compassionate anxiety help, for yourself, or someone you care about, this is the podcast for you. An award-winning podcast Well, hello anxiety is hosted by anxiety and well-being speaker, educator and bestselling author Dr Jodi Richardson. Through open and honest conversations Jodi and her guests share expertise, inspiration and practical strategies to finally get anxiety out of the way so you can live the life that's waiting for you.
 
For education and entertainment purposes only.

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