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Nervous System Regulation for Felt Safety and Trust | Somatic Exercises | Day 23

TRUST IS A NERVOUS SYSTEM OUTPUT, NOT A PERSONAL QUALITY Trust does not originate in cognition, intention, or relational strategy. It is generated when the nervous system reduces its internal estimate of threat. Long before conscious thought is involved, the autonomic nervous system evaluates sensory input, internal bodily signals, and past pattern memory to determine whether protection is still required. When sympathetic arousal or dorsal inhibition dominates, trust is biologically unavailable. When regulation increases, trust appears automatically as muscular tone softens, respiratory effort decreases, and cortical oversight quiets. This is not psychological reframing — it is stress physiology shifting states. NEUROCEPTION, PREDICTION, AND THE BIOLOGY OF SAFETY At the center of trust is neuroception: the nervous system’s unconscious process of detecting safety or danger. This process relies on continuous streams of information from interoception, proprioception, and sensory processing. When signals are coherent and predictable, the brainstem reduces defensive output. Vagal pathways support autonomic regulation, heart rate variability improves, and the system no longer needs to prioritize vigilance. Trust emerges when prediction errors decrease — when the body no longer expects disruption, harm, or instability. In this state, safety is not believed; it is sensed. WHY TRUST CANNOT BE ACCESSED UNDER CHRONIC STRESS Under sustained stress, the autonomic nervous system shifts toward survival efficiency. Muscular holding patterns increase to stabilize the body, breath becomes effortful or restricted, and sensory input is filtered for threat. Cortical inhibition decreases, leading to excessive monitoring, anticipation, and control. This is not a mindset problem. It is the nervous system allocating resources toward protection. In these conditions, trust collapses because the physiology required to support it is offline. Asking for trust without addressing regulation capacity misunderstands how the autonomic nervous system functions. THE ROLE OF INTEROCEPTION AND MUSCULAR TONE IN TRUST Trust is closely tied to interoceptive accuracy — the ability to sense internal states without alarm. When interoceptive signals are interpreted as neutral rather than urgent, the nervous system no longer needs to intervene. Muscular tone organizes around support instead of bracing, especially in the jaw, diaphragm, pelvic floor, and cervical spine. This shift reduces overall threat load and allows regulation to stabilize itself. Trust, here, is the felt continuity of the body functioning without interruption. AUTONOMIC FLEXIBILITY AS THE FOUNDATION OF TRUST From a nervous system regulation perspective, trust is a byproduct of autonomic flexibility — the ability to move between states without becoming stuck in defense or shutdown. As regulation improves, vagal tone supports social engagement, sensory integration becomes more precise, and the system regains tolerance for uncertainty. Trust is experienced as internal reliability: the sense that the body can meet the present moment without preemptive protection. This is not achieved through effort or affirmation. It emerges naturally when the nervous system no longer needs to defend against now. - Find more practices on my website: https://www.shebreath.com/store YouTube:    / @shebreath_teresa   Instagram: shebreath_official TikTok: sheBREATH Substack: https://substack.com/@shebreath - Disclaimer: The content provided on this channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Teresa Trieb is not responsible for any liabilities, injuries, or damages that may occur from following the information or advice in these videos. By voluntarily participating in these somatic exercises, you agree to do so at your own risk and accept full responsibility for any potential damage. You may consult a healthcare professional before beginning somatic exercises. These exercises are intended as a general guide; always pay attention to your body's signals and discontinue if you feel unwell. If you experience sensations such as tingling, ear ringing, dizziness, light-headedness or similar symptoms, please remain calm, as they are completely normal.