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Connect to Survive: Appeasement Replaces Stockholm Syndrome via Polyvagal Theory
Season 1 Episode 202
Appeasement has replaced the outdated understanding of "Stockholm Syndrome," as described by the Polyvagal Theory. Learn what appeasement is and how …
2 years, 9 months ago
Dr Stephen Porges: Polyvagal Theory Updates & Critiques (2023)
Season 1 Episode 201
Dr. Stephen Porges addresses critiques of the Polyvagal Theory, new mixed states (fawn, appease, intimacy), and "stimulating the vagus nerve." He als…
2 years, 9 months ago
200. Time: the Uncomfortable Truth
Season 1 Episode 200
Today will end. In this episode, I cover a heavy topic - time. I want to add a bit of urgency to your self-improvement or trauma recovery process. Do…
2 years, 9 months ago
BANGING on our window at night!? a Polyvagal Neuroception Story.
Season 1 Episode 199
Someone BANGED on our window in the middle of the night with their fists! I'll teach you how this connects to the Polyvagal concept of neuroception.
T…
2 years, 10 months ago
Silence: an Essential Mindfulness Ingredient
Season 1 Episode 199
Learn how incorporating small moments of silence into your daily routine can enhance essential mindfulness, reduce stress, and help you feel more con…
2 years, 10 months ago
Are They Really a "Friend"? Healthy Boundaries & Levels of Friendship
Season 1 Episode 198
Do you have "friends" in your life that drain you? In this episode, I discuss the different levels of friendship to help you prioritize where you're …
2 years, 10 months ago
Can't Sleep? The Stress and Insomnia Connection
Season 1 Episode 198
Are you tossing and turning at night, plagued by worries and anxieties? You're not alone. Stress-induced insomnia is a common sleep disorder that aff…
2 years, 10 months ago
How Feeling Stuck Trauma May Actually Help...
Season 1 Episode 197
Our bodies are naturally compelled to self-regulate and release trauma. But are you worried about what might happen if you touch upon it? In this epi…
2 years, 10 months ago
Navigating 3 Stages of Trauma Healing: a Polyvagal Perspective
Season 1 Episode 197
Explore the transformative journey of trauma healing through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory. This episode guides you through the three key stages: …
2 years, 10 months ago
Personal Growth: Allowed, Necessary and No Permission Needed!
Season 1 Episode 196
Discover the keys to personal growth and enhance your mental health with these practical steps. Learn how to take responsibility for your own develop…
2 years, 11 months ago