It's not recovery; it's re-balancing. Rethinking the word "recovery" and how it can keep us stuck.

Coach Aly, suggests replacing the word "recovery" with terms like "rebalancing," "reshaping," or "transforming" (1:05-1:12) when discussing the process of finding peace within the nervous system. She argues that "recovery" often sets unrealistic expectations and can keep people stuck (0:19-0:45).

The core idea is that restoring balance in the nervous system is not a fixed destination but an ongoing process (2:30-2:46). Life events can knock us off balance, leading to chronic conditions often rooted in the nervous system (1:33-1:53). While these struggles can create perpetuating neural pathways, the good news is that these pathways are not fixed; they can be reshaped, and new neural circuits can be formed (2:13-2:26).

The work involves continuously practicing life skills such as flexibility, letting go of what's beyond our control, and being less attached to outcomes (2:46-3:07). It's about reshaping how we respond to both internal and external stimuli, even when uncomfortable (3:22-3:37). Essentially, it's an evolutionary and ongoing part of life rather than an endpoint to be achieved (2:42-3:13)