Polyvagal Theory: Why You Feel So Anxious All The Time - Dr Stephen Porges - #1128
Summary
Dr. Stephen Porges explains polyvagal theory, detailing how our autonomic nervous system prioritizes safety signals to enable social connection and regulate stress. He discusses the evolutionary basis for mammalian co-regulation and how trauma or illness can lock the body into defensive states. The conversation covers practical interventions, such as acoustic protocols and breathwork, to restore autonomic flexibility and improve well-being.
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