America's Nervous System is in Fight-or-Flight

Ever wonder why America feels so chaotic? Why political conversations are impossible, and everyone seems to be in a constant state of outrage? It’s not just about politics—it’s about our collective nervous system. In this groundbreaking episode of the Reforged Podcast, licensed professional counselor and somatic therapist Scott Austin Martin reveals a completely new lens for understanding our national crisis. He explains how America, as a collective organism, is stuck in a state of nervous system dysregulation—constantly in fight-or-flight. Using a simple yet profound framework, Scott breaks down the 3 zones of our collective state: The Green Zone: A state of flow and ease where curiosity, open-mindedness, and solutions are possible. The Yellow Zone: The fight-or-flight response where complexity collapses and we see only attack or escape. The Red Zone: Complete disconnection and disengagement where we shut down entirely. Scott explains how technology and media algorithms have hijacked our nervous systems, keeping us in the yellow and red zones, and why this makes your neighbor seem “crazy” and your family feel unreachable. This isn’t a partisan issue; it’s a human one. This episode provides a path forward. Learn how the same principles used in relationship coaching—boundaries, self-regulation, and conscious engagement—can be applied to heal our collective nervous system. Discover why reclaiming your own state of being may be the most patriotic act you can perform. Key Topics Covered: - The concept of a collective nervous system - The 3 Zones: Green (Flow), Yellow (Fight-or-Flight), Red (Shutdown) - How dysregulation destroys our ability to handle nuance and complexity - The role of algorithms in hijacking our nervous systems - Why boundaries and self-regulation are the keys to healing - How to step out of the trance and reclaim your nervous system Connect with The Authentic Masculinity Project: Website: https://beingherenow.com #NervousSystem #CollectiveTrauma #PoliticalStress #FightOrFlight #SelfRegulation #NationalHealing #SocialMediaToxicity #ReforgedPodcast #ScottAustinMartin #SomaticTherapy