Episode 004
Resilience with Tara Miller
In this episode, James Robbins interviews Tara Miller, a trauma therapist and resilience expert, about the crucial connection between the nervous system and personal resilience. Tara shares insights on managing chronic stress, healing through trauma therapy, and how customizing one’s lifestyle can strengthen resilience and well-being.
Show Notes
In this conversation, James Robbins and Tara Miller discuss the importance of the nervous system in achieving long-term success and resilience. Tara emphasizes the mind-body connection and the need to regulate the nervous system to manage stress effectively. They explore how trauma therapy aids in healing and how the subconscious mind plays a key role in influencing our reactions to past experiences. Tara shares practical tips for recharging, unplugging from constant stimulation, and setting a positive example of resilience in parenting and leadership. Her upcoming book, Defiance, focuses on building proactive resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
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Time Stamps
00:00 The Role of the Nervous System in Success and Resilience
02:00 Understanding the Connection Between the Subconscious Mind and the Nervous System
08:59 The Importance of Regulating the Nervous System for Health and Well-being
18:14 Post-Traumatic Growth and Increased Resilience
24:32 The Role of Comfort and Discomfort in Resilience
27:13 The Power of Unplugging and Embracing Stillness
29:19 Finding What Works for You in Recharging and Building Resilience
32:26 Using Imagination to Regulate Your Nervous System
34:56 Resilience in Parenting and Leadership
43:53 Defiance: Developing Grit and Proactive Resilience
Recap & Takeaways
- The health of our nervous system is essential for long-term success and resilience.
- Trauma therapy focuses on working with the nervous system to process and heal from traumatic experiences.
- The subconscious mind and the nervous system are interconnected, with the subconscious influencing the nervous system’s response to past memories and experiences.
- Chronic stress can lead to physical and emotional health issues, so it’s important to regulate the nervous system and manage stress. Customize your lifestyle to support your nervous system and promote well-being.
- Spend time in nature and embrace moments of stillness and quiet.
- Unplug from constant stimulation and find what works for you in terms of recharging and building resilience.
- Use your imagination to create a positive mental state and regulate your nervous system.
- Set an example of resilience in parenting and leadership.
- Tara’s upcoming book, ‘Defiance,’ focuses on developing grit and proactive resilience in the face of challenges.
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