In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Christine Baker, a trauma specialist and somatic therapist, to explore the connection between setting boundaries and maintaining a healthy nervous system. Boundaries are essential for protecting your peace, especially in toxic relationships or challenging situations, but they can be incredibly difficult to establish and enforce.

Dr. Baker explains how our nervous systems can become overwhelmed and dysregulated when we fail to set healthy boundaries, leading to stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. She also shares practical advice on how to recognize when your boundaries are being crossed, and how to strengthen your nervous system to confidently enforce them.

Whether you’re struggling to set limits with a toxic person or trying to maintain your well-being in a difficult relationship, this episode offers the tools and insights you need to reclaim your peace and protect your mental and emotional health. Tune in for a conversation that will empower you to build stronger boundaries and a more resilient nervous system.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Christine Baker, a trauma specialist and somatic therapist, to discuss the impact of betrayal trauma on the nervous system. Betrayal can leave us feeling broken and stuck in patterns of fear and hypervigilance, but understanding how our nervous systems respond is the first step toward healing.

Dr. Baker explains the science behind these responses and offers practical strategies to calm and restore the nervous system, helping you move from survival mode to a place of peace. Whether you’re dealing with betrayal or supporting someone who is, this conversation provides the tools and insights needed to begin the journey toward healing and renewal.

Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-131-betrayal-trauma-and-the-nervous-system/

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Join Dr. Baker’s Somatic Wellness Collective: Somatic Wellness Collective - http://somatic-wellness-collective.teachable.com/p/somatic-wellness-collective

Find her private practice here: - https://wayfarecounseling.com

Grab some FREEBIES:

FANOS Couples Check-in: https://expeditionmarriage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/FANOS-Couples-Check-In.pdf

Free Nervous System Tracker Workbook: https://drcbtherapy.myflodesk.com/nstracker

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In this episode, we’re chatting with Dr. Christine Baker, a trauma specialist and somatic therapist, to explore the crucial role that nervous system regulation plays in marriage. Dr. Baker shares her expertise on how understanding and managing our nervous systems can transform the way we connect with our spouses, handle conflict, and build a stronger, more resilient relationship.

We’ll dive into practical strategies for recognizing signs of dysregulation in yourself and your partner, and learn how to create a more balanced and healthy marriage. Whether you’re navigating stress, conflict, or simply seeking deeper connection, this episode will give you the tools you need to help you and your spouse thrive together.

Tune in to discover how a well-regulated nervous system can be the key to a healthier, happier marriage!

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Join Dr. Christine Baker's monthly Somatic Wellness Collective Membership here https://somatic-wellness-collective.teachable.com/p/somatic-wellness-collective

God wants you to have more than a mediocre marriage. He wants you to break free from mediocrity because it does not represent who He is or how He loves His bride, the church. In this episode, we’re diving into the dangers of living a lukewarm life as a couple and looking at the example Jesus gives us to follow that will make your marriage thrive.

Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-129-freedom-from-a-mediocre-marriage/

Get more information on Christian Marriage Counseling and Coaching at https://expeditionmarriage.org/marriage.

Check out this episode on Hype-mates: https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-85-what-exactly-is-a-help-mate/

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*Disclaimer: The information discussed in this podcast is meant for entertainment purposes and is not meant to replace counseling or working with a trained healthcare professional.

Is your home emotionally healthy? Would you know how to identify it if it wasn’t? On this episode we’re sharing some great info to help you determine if the things that go on on your home are producing safety or creating a lack of it. We trust that your goal is to have a home that everyone wants to come back to as a refuge. As the place where every family member knows they are seen, heard, and loved. Go ahead and hit play and see what new thing you can learn today!

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Take the ACE assessment here. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean

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Disclaimer: The information discussed in this podcast is meant for entertainment purposes and is not meant to replace counseling or working with a trained healthcare professional.

Today, we’re diving into a topic that every couple encounters: learning to embrace change together. Whether it’s a new job, moving to a new city, starting a family, or any other life transition, change is inevitable. But how we handle these changes can make all the difference in our marriages. Join us for an honest and encouraging conversation filled with insights to help you and your spouse embrace change with confidence and love.

Get on the list for our Next Level Marriage at https://expeditionmarriage.org/nextlevelmarriage

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Not all marriage counselors start out in healthy marriages, especially when they started before they were counselors and when they were far from God. On this episode we’re sharing the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of our marriage story hoping along the way you’ll see the goodness of God and the hope of healing.

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Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-126-from-chaos-to-commitment-our-marriage-journey

Want to hear more about Jamie's story, check out episode 47 - https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ep-47-special-episode-jamies-redemption-story/

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Have you ever been disappointed as a couple? Is your marriage going how you expected it to go? Have you endured a job loss or a health crisis, or are you dealing with something that you never thought you’d have to? You don’t have to let the disappointments of life derail your marriage. Listen in today and let us help you learn how to navigate them together!

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