Jay Fields, a yoga teacher, somatic educator, and mindfulness expert who has been transforming lives since 2001, discusses the vital connections between emotional intelligence and the nervous system, explaining how our bodily awareness can influence our emotional experiences in real time.

Join us as Jay guides us through the essential role the nervous system plays in mindfulness, particularly in relationships and challenging conversations. Discover the power of embodied mindfulness and nervous system regulation as tools to navigate those tough discussions we all encounter, ensuring our experiences are shared in a way that is accurate, disarming, and non-destructive.

Whether you're new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you better understand and manage your emotional world.

Key Topics:

- The interplay between the nervous system and emotional intelligence

- The importance of staying present in your body- Techniques for embodied mindfulness

- Navigating tough conversations with nervous system regulation

- Practical applications of mindfulness in daily life and relationships

Tune in and learn how to enhance your emotional intelligence and improve your interactions with others through the wisdom of Jay Fields.

How to find Jay:

Her website is jaymoonfields.com

People can get to the Free Overthinking Quiz directly by going to jaymoonfields.com/quiz (but it also shows up as a banner on every page)

The Yours Truly program is at https://jaymoonfields.com/yours-truly and the coupon code your listeners can use to get 20% off the full Yours Truly Program is mtm20

The mini course is at https://yours-truly.thinkific.com/courses/mini-courseSPECIAL

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Time Stamps:

(00:00) Enhancing Emotional Intelligence Through Mindfulness and Somatic Practices

(16:36) "Overcoming Social Emotional Conditioning to Enhance EQ"

(20:19) "Navigating the Complexity of Thought and Emotion"

(22:15) Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity for Personal Growth

(24:40) "Practicing Self-Awareness and Understanding Stress Responses"

(32:43) "Navigating Workplace Realities with Emotional Intelligence"

(37:44) The Importance of Emotional Intelligence and Honest Communication

(40:22) "Practicing Mindfulness to Manage Emotional Hijacks"

(45:04) The Transformative Power of Meditation

(49:40) "Simple Techniques for Emotional Regulation and Self-Compassion"

(01:14:25) Guided Visualization and Emotional Intelligence Discussion