Welcome to Dr. Pepper & Friends—where grit, grace, and wholehearted living come together.

Today’s episode is all about calming the internal chaos we all feel at times.

✅ Why your brain and nervous system sometimes go into overdrive

✅ What it means when you “flip your lid”

✅ How to regulate before you navigate

✅ Simple grounding techniques you can start using today

My guest, Debbie Bellinghausen, is a seasoned therapist who brings clarity and warmth to this conversation.

If you’ve ever felt:

— Constantly on edge

— Overwhelmed by stress

— Like your reactions don’t match the situation

…you are not alone.

Your nervous system is doing its job to protect you—and you can learn to calm it with practice and compassion.

If you’re ready to start your healing journey, here are some free and paid resources to help you take the next step:

🎁 FREE DOWNLOAD:

The 5 Warning Signs of Unhealed Trauma

Learn how trauma can show up in hidden ways—and what to do about it.

👉 Download it here and share with someone who needs it

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🎓 E-COURSE:

5 Keys to Healing from Trauma

A step-by-step guide to understanding your story, calming your nervous system, and reconnecting with God and others.

👉 Enroll here

https://pepper-s-site-4aec.thinkific.com/order?ct=298f0156-4487-47d2-9b58-8ca6f7df46a6

📘 BOOK:

5 Keys to Healing from Trauma

Available now on Amazon—perfect if you prefer a deeper dive into the concepts we’ll cover in this channel.

👉 Order your copy here

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKN922WH/?bestFormat=true&k=5

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You are not alone. Healing is possible. And life is better together.

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