Ep. 44 - The Low Capacity Woman: When the Nervous System Can’t Handle Emotion

Low capacity isn’t a personality flaw — it’s a nervous system state. In this episode of True Northing, we unpack what it really means to be a low capacity woman and why emotional overwhelm shows up the way it does.Kristen and Allison explore emotional capacity through a nervous system lens, breaking down how low capacity develops, why it looks different in women and men, and how childhood environments and generational patterns shape our ability to tolerate emotion.This episode covers:• What “low emotional capacity” actually means• Why some women become easily dysregulated or emotionally overwhelmed• How low capacity shows up in relationships and communication• How low capacity presents differently in women and men• How awareness — not pressure — expands emotional capacityIf you’re navigating emotional overwhelm — in yourself or your relationships — this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a path forward.Resources:—Want to discover what type of partner you are and why?? Get your personal relationship roadmap at interconnectedlove.com—Shop LOAM for all things good for you and the Earth www.shoploam.comConnect with us!—Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠youtube.com/@truenorthing—Follow our Podcast Instagram: Instagram.com/@truenorthingpodcast—Have A Question You’d Like To Hear Answered on the Podcast? Send us a note to [email protected]  Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, therapist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard on this podcast.Themes: low capacity woman, emotional capacity, nervous system regulation, emotional dysregulation, women and emotional overwhelm, emotional tolerance, nervous system healing, relationship patterns, childhood trauma and emotions, emotional regulation for women, low emotional capacity, trauma informed relationships, nervous system and emotions, emotional resilience, women and nervous system, healing emotional patterns, attachment and nervous system, generational trauma, emotional overwhelm in relationships, self awareness and healing, emotional maturity, relational nervous system, trauma and emotional capacity, emotional fragility vs regulation, true northing podcast