13. Emily Jacobson | Creating Internal Safety and Emotional Resilience through Nervous System Regulation

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in survival mode? In this episode of In The Blink Podcast, host Meagan talks with somatic life coach Emily Jacobson about how nervous system regulation and neuro-somatic tools can help you feel calmer, stronger, and more grounded. Tune in for practical, body-based ways to manage stress, heal, and feel more like yourself again.

“I like to compare a nervous system practice to, like an exercise routine, you don't go to the gym and lift a bunch of heavy weights one day, and then all of a sudden you have muscles, right? You have to keep going routinely, consistently. It builds over time.”- Emily

Key points to delve into:

• The nervous system doesn’t understand language—it responds to sensory input: Emily explains that the survival brain (reptilian brain) can’t process verbal reassurances. Instead, it reacts to sensory stimuli.

• Talk therapy is powerful, but may leave people wondering “now what?”: While therapy can help explain why we are the way we are, somatic practices offer the how—the actionable tools to shift emotional responses and patterns held in the body.

• Nervous system regulation increases emotional resilience: By practicing daily nervous system drills (even for just 5 minutes), people can expand their capacity to handle stress and reduce emotional reactivity over time—especially helpful for parenting, grief, and anxiety.

• There are eight sensory systems—not just five: Beyond sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell, Emily introduces proprioception (body awareness), interoception (internal sensing), and the vestibular system (balance)—all crucial in helping the body feel safe and grounded.

• Meditation isn’t for everyone—and that’s okay: Some people find traditional mindfulness practices dysregulating due to trauma or nervous system state. 

• Simple tools like breathwork and sensory foot stimulation can shift your state fast: Exercises like 3-5-8 breathing and foot sensory stimulation can regulate the nervous system in real-time—offering quick relief and improved body awareness, especially for those navigating grief, trauma, or overstimulation. About Emily Jacobson:
  

  Emily Jacobson is a somatic life coach who specializes in nervous system health. Through one-on-one sessions, group programs, and corporate workshops, Emily teaches practical and simple tools to harness the power of a regulated nervous system. With a diverse background in public service, communications, and transformational coaching, Emily’s passion lies in teaching and communicating complex topics with clarity. As a coach certified in Neuro-Somatic Intelligence, Emily guides her clients through nervous system training and dismantles limiting beliefs that hinder personal growth, making transformation easy and approachable for all walks of life. She lives in Littleton with her two children and her rescue lab, Belle. Connect with Emily:

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