In this second instalment of our five-part series on the nervous system, "Part 2: The Fight Response: Why We Snap and How to Heal," we dive into the fight response—what it really is and how it shows up in our daily lives. Joined by David Masterton, Dr Ashleigh Moreland explains why some of us find ourselves snapping, getting defensive, or feeling an urgent need to prove a point when we’re stressed or feeling threatened. Is it just anger, or could it be something deeper?

In this episode, we uncover the physical and emotional signs of a fight response, from clenching our jaw to the urge to defend ourselves, and how this response is deeply rooted in our nervous system. Ashleigh shares practical techniques to recognise and soothe these responses in the moment, as well as long-term strategies for healing the underlying triggers. Whether it’s setting healthy boundaries, using assertive communication, or learning grounding practices, this episode is packed with tools to help you turn fight mode into a path toward calm and connection.

Join us as we explore the roots of our defensive reactions and uncover ways to respond with intention instead of reactivity. If you’re ready to understand and manage your fight response, this episode is for you!

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Welcome to Part 1 of our 5-part series, Why Understanding Your Nervous System Is the Key to Lasting Positive Change and Healing. In this episode, Dr. Ashleigh Moreland and co-host David Masterton dive into the foundations of the nervous system and why understanding it is essential to transforming our lives, relationships, and mental health.

Dr. Ashleigh explains how our nervous system’s survival responses – fight, flight, freeze, and fawn – are activated by stress and past traumas and how they impact everything from daily decisions to deeper emotional reactions. David adds insight and humour as they explore what it really means to be “in survival mode” and how we often find ourselves stuck in states that no longer serve us.

If you’ve ever felt reactive, stressed, or on edge without fully understanding why, this episode will illuminate the hidden forces at play within your own body. As you listen, you’ll gain tools and insight into how awareness of your body’s signals can guide you toward genuine healing and a balanced life. Don’t forget to hit subscribe and join us for the rest of the series as we break down each survival response in the episodes ahead!

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In this episode of the Re-MIND Podcast, hosts David Masterton and Dr. Ashleigh Moreland dive into the transformative role of emotional intelligence in leadership. Often, leaders are held back not by their technical skills but by unprocessed emotions such as shame, fear, and anger. These hidden emotional triggers can subtly sabotage decision-making, team dynamics, and overall business growth.

Dr. Ashleigh explains how understanding and addressing these emotional roadblocks can lead to healthier leadership and stronger, more connected teams. From people-pleasing tendencies rooted in shame to authoritarian styles driven by fear, we explore how these behaviours manifest in leadership and what happens when they are healed.

We also discuss the vibrational frequency of emotions - from low-frequency emotions like shame and fear to high-frequency states of love and enlightenment - and how they impact leadership. Discover the key to leading with empathy, emotional intelligence, and a long-term vision that inspires people to follow, not out of fear or compliance, but out of trust and respect.

Tune in to learn practical strategies for recognising your emotional triggers and turning them into strengths, making you a more effective and empowered leader.

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