KOA Unplugged

Cori Wilkie

Nervous System Regulation Insights through a trauma informed lens with Cori Wilkie, Founder of KOA. Welcome to KOA Unplugged. I’m Cori Wilkie, founder of KOA, and I’m delighted to invite you into conversations that explore the fascinating world of nervous system regulation. In each episode, I speak with professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds, hearing their stories, learning about their work, and exploring how they have found greater balance and regulation within their own nervous systems. I’m curious about the different ways we understand and work with the nervous system, and what we can learn from approaches that may be different from our own. Through these conversations, I invite you to discover new perspectives, challenge familiar ideas and consider what regulation might look and feel like for you. Every episode is grounded in a trauma-informed approach and is an invitation to stay curious, explore different ways of thinking, and deepen our understanding of ourselves, our nervous systems and one another. This is KOA Unplugged — honest conversations, diverse perspectives and a shared curiosity about what helps us feel more regulated, connected and at ease. IMPORTANT Remember, you are always in choice when listening to these podcasts. Do what is right for you and your body. Some episodes contain distressing material about trauma.

  1. Apr 11

    Working with compassion: embodying compassion practice led by Cori

    Join Cori for a guided compassionate mind practice exploring the three emotional regulation systems developed by Paul Gilbert as part of Compassion Focused Therapy. Through a trauma informed and somatic lens, this practice helps you understand how these systems shape your emotional responses and why cultivating balance in the nervous system is essential for developing more compassion. In this podcast, Cori gently leads you through a meditative, body-based practice designed to support regulation, deepen self-awareness, and nurture a greater sense of compassion for yourself and others. This podcast was recorded live on instagram and shared as a podcast.  Resources:  The Three Emotional Regulation Systems According to Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), our minds work with three main emotional regulation systems: 🔴 1. Threat System (Protection) Focus: Safety and survivalFeelings: Anxiety, anger, shame, inner criticBody: Tightness, shallow breathing, a frozen or reactive voice This system is not a problem – it is trying to protect you.🔵 2. Drive System (Doing and Achieving) Focus: Goals, success, motivationFeelings: Excitement, urgencyBody: Activated, energised Helpful, but it can lead to burnout if overused.🟢 3. Soothing System (Safeness and Connection) Focus: Calm, care, belonging, groundednessFeelings: Contentment, warmthBody: Slower breathing, softer muscles, a steadier voice This is the system we strengthen through compassion-based practices.You tube: Emotional regulation systems: https://youtu.be/HX2N9Z6KKI8?si=qV7yLVGysohLb_7B Compassionate other: https://youtu.be/JqlzIxxWSzg?si=EZx_NdPTRQmik4YH The compassionate mind: https://youtu.be/ufK-0qANOd8?si=ldZTF40j4ZHhagDy The window of tolerance: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DTNVlppGz0zM&ved=2ahUKEwjIr-HTpuWTAxU6dUEAHYXUOKcQwqsBegQIVxAB&usg=AOvVaw3aSXaWNGV7AU0TymwKR9MQ People you may want to look up in the somatic world: Bessel van der Kolk Peter Levine Arielle Schwartz Tara Brach

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Nervous System Regulation Insights through a trauma informed lens with Cori Wilkie, Founder of KOA. Welcome to KOA Unplugged. I’m Cori Wilkie, founder of KOA, and I’m delighted to invite you into conversations that explore the fascinating world of nervous system regulation. In each episode, I speak with professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds, hearing their stories, learning about their work, and exploring how they have found greater balance and regulation within their own nervous systems. I’m curious about the different ways we understand and work with the nervous system, and what we can learn from approaches that may be different from our own. Through these conversations, I invite you to discover new perspectives, challenge familiar ideas and consider what regulation might look and feel like for you. Every episode is grounded in a trauma-informed approach and is an invitation to stay curious, explore different ways of thinking, and deepen our understanding of ourselves, our nervous systems and one another. This is KOA Unplugged — honest conversations, diverse perspectives and a shared curiosity about what helps us feel more regulated, connected and at ease. IMPORTANT Remember, you are always in choice when listening to these podcasts. Do what is right for you and your body. Some episodes contain distressing material about trauma.