In this episode of NeuroAlchemy, Dr. Sarah Young sits down with Cori Myka, founder of Calm Within Adult Swim, for a deeply human conversation about fear, trust, nervous system safety, and what it truly means to learn again as an adult.

Although Cori teaches adults how to swim, this conversation reaches far beyond the water. Together, Sarah and Cori explore how fear lives in the body, why adults often carry emotional patterns into new experiences, and how safety, curiosity, and gentle pacing can help people rebuild trust in themselves.

This episode weaves together nervous system healing, embodied learning, emotional resilience, mindfulness, and personal transformation. You’ll hear how skill-building can become identity-shifting, why play accelerates growth, and how healing becomes possible when the body feels safe enough to participate.

Topics explored include:

• nervous system safety and emotional regulation • fear, overwhelm, and adult learning • confidence as a body-based experience • mindfulness and embodied awareness • healing through curiosity rather than force • how the body relearns trust • the role of play in nervous system healing • water as a teacher for surrender, presence, and resilience

At the heart of this episode is a reminder:

Healing is not just mental. Growth is not about perfection. And trust can be rebuilt gently, one experience at a time.

🌿 Listener Micro Practice Invitation Before beginning any task this week, gently pause and ask yourself:

“Do I want to?”

Notice what arises in your body.

If resistance appears, become curious instead of forceful. Ask what that part of you may need before moving forward.

This small moment of listening helps build trust and safety inside the nervous system.

🌊 Connect with Cori Myka / Calm Within Adult Swim https://adultswimlesson.com/ Instagram: @calmwithinadultswim YouTube: @adultswimlesson

🧠 Connect with Dr. Sarah Young Website: https://home.neurosynergyhealth.com/home-6935 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7agFaWsIgMJfl071O6ny14 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@neurosynergyhealth

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You are not broken. You are becoming.