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249. Easily Identify Your Autonomic State: Polyvagal Theory for Everyday Life (tip 1 of 5)
Season 1 Episode 249
Understand and identify your polyvagal primary and mixed states. This episode covers connection, escape, aggression, collapse, play, motivation, stil…
1 year, 3 months ago
Stuck in Shutdown A Guide to Recognizing and Helping Loved Ones
Season 1 Episode 248
Justin Sunseri explains the concept of dorsal vagal shutdown, a state of immobilization and resource conservation in the face of life threats. He out…
1 year, 4 months ago
How Shutdown can Become Freeze & What to do About it
Season 1 Episode 247
Justin Sunseri discusses transitioning from a prolonged state of shutdown to experiencing freeze. He explains the differences between shutdown and fr…
1 year, 4 months ago
Anxiety: Do you need to know the cause?
Season 1 Episode 246
Justin Sunseri tackles a common belief among his clients—the necessity of identifying the root cause of anxiety, anger, or depression to address thes…
1 year, 4 months ago
Optimize Productivity and Creativity with the Nervous System: Connect, Mobilize, Restore
Season 1 Episode 245
In this episode of Stuck Not Broken, therapist and coach Justin Sunseri explores how understanding and embracing the different states of your nervous…
1 year, 5 months ago
Wisdom & Encouragement to Help Your Shutdown: Real People Share
Season 1 Episode 244
This episode provides a platform for survey participants to offer encouragement, personal insights, and advice to those also experiencing shutdown. T…
1 year, 5 months ago
Crying and the Polyvagal Theory: Release, Panic, and Rage
Season 1 Episode 243
Therapist and Coach Justin Sunseri explores how crying fits into the Polyvagal Theory. He shares insights from a private community meetup about cryin…
1 year, 6 months ago
4 Mental Wellness Options: Self Care, Coping, Building Safety, and Getting Unstuck
Season 1 Episode 242
You're likely trying many things to feel mentally and emotionally better, but are they all effective? Learn to put your efforts into 4 different buck…
1 year, 6 months ago
Beneath Your Emotions: the Polyvagal Theory & the Body's Experiences
Season 1 Episode 241
Let's examine two unasked questions: “What do I feel?” and “How do I know I feel that way?” These questions lie at the heart of understanding our Pol…
1 year, 7 months ago
A Real Story of Self-Regulating out of Dorsal Vagal Shutdown: Macy's "Dancing"
Season 1 Episode 240
Justin Sunseri shares an inspiring story from Macy to demonstrate effective self-regulation out of the Polyvagal state of shutdown. He explores Macy'…
1 year, 7 months ago