The Inner Frontier with Jonny Miller

Behind the Scenes of Nervous System Mastery

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Sep 16, 2025
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Ben Ward
Join leadership coach Ben Ward, who has transitioned from England to Denmark and is a father of three, as he dives deep into the transformative world of Nervous System Mastery. He shares the evolution of training and its profound impact on personal lives. The discussion highlights daily practices for regulating emotions, the importance of embracing difficult feelings over numbing them, and pursuing joy. Listeners will discover how creating 'islands of coherence' in chaotic environments can enhance leadership and communication.
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ANECDOTE

Finding Space During Family Crisis

  • Ben entered NSM during family crises including his son's autistic burnout and his mother's dementia.
  • The protocols expanded his window of tolerance and enabled emotional exploration instead of collapse.
ADVICE

Sit With Emotions Using Somatic Surfing

  • Use somatic protocols like somatic surfing to sit with difficult emotions and unravel their grip.
  • Treat each emotion as a separate part you can explore rather than a threat to be avoided.
INSIGHT

Regulation Unlocks Aliveness

  • The goal isn't constant calm; it's greater aliveness with less getting stuck in extremes.
  • NSM increases emotional saturation, joy, and capacity for connection.
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