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The Regulated Life

The Regulated Life

Hosted by: Erica Carter-Folk

Nervous system science meets raw, soulful truth. For adults ready to feel safe in their own skin. Welcome to The Regulated Life, hosted by transformational coach Erica Carter-Folk. This isn't your average self-help...

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Episode 25 - The Pulse Check: How to Identify Your Red Zone Before You Say Something You Can't Take Back | RAW Regulation

Have you ever felt a conflict escalating and wished you had caught it sooner — before the words came out, before the damage was done? In today's episode of The Regulated Life, I'm giving you your first Red Zone...
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Episode 24: The Death of Logic: The Success Tax & The Red Zone

"Why the very traits that make you exceptional at work make you a demolisher at home." In this deep dive, we aren’t just talking about "communication tips." We are going into the basement—the biological reality of...
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Episode 23: The Success Tax Audit

It's Friday. You've given everything this week. But if tonight goes the way the last few Fridays have gone — the blowup, the cold shoulder, or the heavy silence — Saturday morning won't be rest. It'll be recovery. In...
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Episode 22: The Silent Treatment Isn't Quiet

Ā  The silent treatment is one of the most misunderstood — and most painful — dynamics in relationships. Today's RAW Regulation speaks to both sides: the person who goes silent and the person left standing in that...
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Episode 21: Why "I Statements" Fail: The Biological Reason You Can't Talk Your Way Out of a Fight

You’ve read the books and used the therapy tools, yet "I statements" only seem to make the argument worse. Why? Because you are trying to use high-level communication skills while your brain is in the "Basement."...
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Episode 20: The 10-Minute Car Buffer: Why You’re Bracing for Your Own Front Door

Ā  Do you ever find yourself sitting in your car for 10 minutes after you pull into the driveway? You aren't checking emails or listening to the end of a song—you are "loading" the energy to face the "vibe" inside your...
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Episode 19: The Success Tax: Why High Achievers Struggle at Home

Ā Is your relationship the drain or the battery? You can close a half-million-dollar deal at 2:00 PM, but by 7:00 PM, a sink full of dirty dishes sends you into a tailspin. If you’ve ever wondered why the most...
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Episode 18: The 10-Second Pause Challenge: Break the Pattern This Weekend | RAW Regulation

Ā  The weekend is where the familiar chaos creeps back in. In this Friday RAW Regulation episode, I'm giving you a tiny challenge that has the power to Break the Pattern—and it only takes 10 seconds. When the routines...
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Episode 17: The Biological Handshake: How to Stay Calm When They're Losing It | RAW Regulation

What do you do when they're the ones yelling? In this 5-minute RAW Regulation episode, I'm teaching you about the Biological Handshake—a nervous system tool that changes everything about how you show up in...
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Episode 16: Externalizing the System: How to Change Your Language to Dissolve Conflict | RAW Regulation

Ā  Welcome to Day 3 of RAW Regulation—where we Regulate. Allow. Witness. Today, we're focusing on one of the most powerful shifts you can make in any relationship: changing your language from "You vs. Me" to "Us...
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Episode 15: The Mirror Check | RAW Regulation

Welcome to RAW Regulation—where we get real, unfiltered, and embodied with nervous system tools you can use right now. RAW stands for Regulate. Allow. Witness. Ā  Have you ever walked into a conversation and within 60...
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Episode 14: The Myth of the Toxic Partner: Understanding Interpersonal Resonance

Ā  The Myth of the Toxic Partner: Understanding Interpersonal Resonance | The Regulated LifeĀ Ep. 14 Episode Description (300 words): Are you stuck in the same relationship cycle, constantly labeling your partner as...
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