Polyvagal Podcast

What is Vagal Efficiency? (and how to get more of it)

If you've never heard of "vagal efficiency" in your Polyvagal Theory readings, you're not alone....

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• 6 meses

Intimacy: Another Polyvagal Mixed State?

Intimacy, fawn, and appeasement were added to the Polyvagal Theory as mixed states. But are they?...

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• 7 meses

Is "Our Polyvagal World" Worth Buying? - a Book Review

Our Polyvagal World is overall worth owning, especially at $14 from Amazon. Buy the book here...

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• 7 meses

Fawn and Appeasement: Actual Mixed States or Something Else?

Are the new Polyvagal Theory mixed states of fawn and appeasement better understood as mixed...

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• 7 meses

Comply to Survive: Fawn and the Polyvagal Theory

Fawn has officially been added to the growing list of Polyvagal Theory mixed states. I’ll explain...

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• 7 meses

Connect to Survive: Appeasement Replaces Stockholm Syndrome via Polyvagal Theory

Appeasement has replaced the outdated understanding of "Stockholm Syndrome," as described by the...

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• 7 meses

Dr Stephen Porges: Polyvagal Theory Updates & Critiques (2023)

Dr. Stephen Porges addresses critiques of the Polyvagal Theory, new mixed states (fawn, appease,...

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• 8 meses

Time: the Uncomfortable Truth

Today will end. In this episode, I cover a heavy topic - time. I want to add a bit of urgency to...

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• 8 meses

BANGING on our window at night!? a Polyvagal Neuroception Story.

Someone BANGED on our window in the middle of the night with their fists! I'll teach you how this...

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• 8 meses

Silence: an Essential Mindfulness Ingredient

Learn how incorporating small moments of silence into your daily routine can enhance essential...

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• 8 meses

Are They Really a "Friend"? Healthy Boundaries & Levels of Friendship

Do you have "friends" in your life that drain you? In this episode, I discuss the different...

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• 8 meses

Can't Sleep? The Stress and Insomnia Connection

Are you tossing and turning at night, plagued by worries and anxieties? You're not alone....

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• 8 meses

How Feeling Stuck Trauma May Actually Help...

Our bodies are naturally compelled to self-regulate and release trauma. But are you worried about...

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• 9 meses

Navigating 3 Stages of Trauma Healing: a Polyvagal Perspective

Explore the transformative journey of trauma healing through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory....

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• 9 meses

Personal Growth: Allowed, Necessary and No Permission Needed!

Discover the keys to personal growth and enhance your mental health with these practical steps....

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• 9 meses

Losing Access to Personal Boundaries and How to Strengthen Them

Ever regret how you reacted to situations that felt unsafe? Learn what happened and how to...

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• 9 meses

What is a Polyvagal Therapist and how can they help you?

Learn about Polyvagal therapy, how to find a Polyvagal-informed licensed therapist, explore...

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• 10 meses

Understanding Dorsal Vagal Shutdown: Numbness and Trauma

Learn about dorsal vagal shutdown and how it affects your daily life. Learn how to recognize,...

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• 10 meses

Mastering Panic Attacks: Coping vs Safety Grounding

Discover practical techniques to improve your mental health and overcome panic attacks. Explore...

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• 10 meses

Trauma Recovery: Trusting in Your Power to Self-Regulate

Discover the secrets of trauma recovery and unleash your body's natural healing power. But the...

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• 10 meses