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Interoception Explained: How Your Brain and Body Work Together to Heal Stress
May 16, 2026
38m 30s
Autonomic Nervous System Explained: Why You Feel Stuck in Stress (and How to Reset)
Apr 28, 2026
38m 36s
Mind vs Brain: Is Your Brain the Source of Consciousness?
Apr 21, 2026
26m 22s
The Brain Isn’t Just in Your Head
Mar 28, 2026
36m 42s
A 30,000-Foot View of the Brain
Mar 14, 2026
52m 21s
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| 5/16/26 | Interoception Explained: How Your Brain and Body Work Together to Heal Stress | Send us Fan Mail What is interoception—and why does it matter so much for stress, trauma, healing, and overall wellbeing? In this episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, Ruth Lorensson and Tom Pals explore interoception, the brain’s sensory awareness of the body’s internal state. Together, they unpack how the brain and mind interpret feelings, emotions, pain, stress, and bodily sensations—and why interoception is central to nervous system regulation and homeostasis. Through c... | 38m 30s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | Autonomic Nervous System Explained: Why You Feel Stuck in Stress (and How to Reset) | Send us Fan Mail What is the autonomic nervous system—and why does it matter so much for stress, anxiety, and overall wellbeing? In this episode, Ruth Lorensson and Tom Pals break down the autonomic nervous system in a clear, practical way—exploring how the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) systems work together to support homeostasis. If you’ve ever felt stuck in stress, overwhelmed, or unable to “switch off,” this conversation will help you understand why. ... | 38m 36s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | Mind vs Brain: Is Your Brain the Source of Consciousness? | Send us Fan Mail What if the brain isn’t just an organ—but the context for everything we experience? In this episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, Ruth Lorensson and Tom Pals explore the mystery of the brain, moving beyond a purely scientific lens into something more expansive. Together, they challenge the common assumption that the mind and brain are the same—and instead suggest that the mind is just one function of a much larger system. They unpack what happens when we st... | 26m 22s | ||||||
| 3/28/26 | The Brain Isn’t Just in Your Head | Send us Fan Mail What if the brain isn’t just in your head? In this episode, we take a 30,000-foot view of the brain and challenge one of the most common assumptions in modern neuroscience. Exploring the enteric nervous system—often called the “second brain”—we uncover why it may actually be the first, and what it means to understand the brain as a whole, integrated system throughout the body. From interoception and the vagus nerve to the role of internal “conversation” within our bodies, thi... | 36m 42s | ||||||
| 3/14/26 | A 30,000-Foot View of the Brain | Send us Fan Mail What is actually happening in the brain when we feel calm, overwhelmed, reactive, or grounded? In this episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson step back for a 30,000-foot view of the brain—a simple but powerful overview of the neuroscience behind how we process stress, trauma, and wellness. Rather than approaching the brain as something mysterious or overly technical, Tom breaks down its core structures using clear, accessible anal... | 52m 21s | ||||||
| 2/22/26 | Vicarious Trauma & the Nervous System: How to Stay Grounded in a World on Fire | Send us Fan Mail In this timely and deeply practical episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, Tom and Ruth explore what it means to live in a world saturated with distressing information — from global conflict to cultural upheaval to deeply personal stories of abuse and loss. We are not just observers anymore. Through constant news cycles and social media exposure, we are often participants in vicarious trauma — absorbing pain that is not directly ours, yet deeply affects our ... | 48m 11s | ||||||
| 1/25/26 | The Brain Has a Mind of Its Own (Part 2): From Survival Loops to Cognitive Homeostasis | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson explore how the brain thinks independently of the conscious mind—and how this capacity supports healing, clarity, and thriving. Building on their previous conversation, they examine the difference between mind-based problem solving and brain-based wisdom, introducing the concept of cognitive homeostasis. The discussion unpacks why the mind often loops in fear, trauma, and overanalysis... | 25m 36s | ||||||
| 1/4/26 | When the Brain Solves What the Mind Can’t | Send us Fan Mail What if the breakthrough you’re looking for isn’t found by thinking harder—but by listening differently? In this episode, Ruth Lorensson and Thomas Pals continue their exploration of the wisdom of the brain, introducing the concept of cognitive homeostasis—how the brain independently problem-solves and offers insight beyond the mind’s habitual loops. They unpack aha moments, involuntary thoughts, and sudden clarity as signs of the brain cutting through trauma-informed, fear-b... | 25m 30s | ||||||
| 12/13/25 | The Brain Has a Mind of Its Own: The Oldest Way to Solve Problems | Send us Fan Mail Season 4 begins with a foundational conversation on the wisdom of the brain and how it shapes problem solving, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Ruth and Tom explore the crucial difference between the mind and the brain, and why stress, trauma, and learned patterns can distort our thinking. Introducing AHA Problem Solving, this episode shows how calming the nervous system allows the brain’s natural intelligence to generate clarity, insight, and genuine “aha” moments—... | 42m 44s | ||||||
| 11/15/25 | Maslow’s Final Stage: Transcendence and the Future of Human Potential | Send us Fan Mail In this illuminating episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson explore the rarely discussed—but profoundly important—final stage of Maslow’s thinking: transcendence. Most people know Maslow for the “hierarchy of needs” pyramid, but as Tom reveals, Maslow never created a pyramid at all. And he certainly never stopped at self-actualization. At the end of his career, Maslow emphasized something deeper: a movement beyond the self into a ... | 37m 22s | ||||||
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| 11/2/25 | Self-Actualization: The Missing Link Between Personal Growth and Collective Wellbeing | Send us Fan Mail In this special birthday episode, Tom and Ruth explore what it really means to thrive as a whole human being. Building on their series about the fundamentals of wellness and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, they dive into the top of the hierarchy—self-actualization—and why it’s never just about “me.” Together they unpack how homeostasis—that dynamic state of balance in body, mind, and spirit—is both personal and collective. Drawing on insights from neuroscience, somatic practice,... | 36m 37s | ||||||
| 10/19/25 | Self-Esteem: How to See Yourself (and Others) More Clearly | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson continue their exploration of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs through the lens of wellness and trauma-informed wholeness. Focusing on esteem, they unpack what it truly means to “appraise” value—both in ourselves and in others—and how unmet needs and trauma can distort our perception of worth and significance. Through rich conversation and powerful metaphors—like Tom’s image of humans as u... | 34m 58s | ||||||
| 10/6/25 | How the Brain Handles Change (And Why Transformation Feels Hard) | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, hosts Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson explore the profound connection between change, homeostasis, and wellness. They unpack why change isn’t something to resist but to embrace—because homeostasis itself is change, the constant dynamic adjustment that keeps us alive and well. Drawing on neuroscience, Tom explains how the brain perceives change through the amygdala, either as a threat (activating the sympathetic figh... | 33m 24s | ||||||
| 9/13/25 | Beyond Stress: How to Feel Safe, Connected, and Truly Belong | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson continue their Fundamentals of Wellness series with a deep dive into the third level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: love and belonging. Together they explore the universal ache for connection, community, and healing felt across society today and ask an essential question: what kind of love and belonging truly nurtures wellness and mental health? Drawing a distinction between the “tsu... | 28m 49s | ||||||
| 8/24/25 | AHA Therapy: Changing the Conversation within the Body | Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, Ruth Lorensson and Thomas Pals welcome back Scott Turner, renowned physiologist and expert on homeostasis, cognition, and superorganisms, for a deep dive into the science and mystery behind Autonomic Homeostasis Activation (AHA). Together, they explore the fascinating intersection of interoception, homeostasis, and the autonomic nervous system, unpacking how AHA may help reframe conditions like... | 43m 59s | ||||||
| 8/10/25 | What Is Homeostasis? How Your Body Adapts, Regulates, and Stays in Balance | Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking conversation, Ruth Lorensson and Thomas Pals welcome back Scott Turner, author of Purpose and Desire, to explore the fascinating intersections of niche construction theory, homeostasis, and human wellness. Together, they unpack how living systems—down to the cellular level—act with agency, intentionally shaping and being shaped by their environments. From Walter Cannon’s classic definition of homeostasis to Aristotle’s ideas on purposefulness, the di... | 39m 19s | ||||||
| 7/26/25 | Purpose and Desire: What Drives Human Behavior? (with Scott Turner) | Send us Fan Mail Interoception, homeostasis, and the autonomic nervous system are at the heart of this conversation on trauma healing and body-based wellness—drawing inspiration from Scott Turner’s groundbreaking book, Purpose and Desire. In this episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, hosts Ruth Lorensson and Tom Pals explore the shift from traditional mechanistic models of the human body to a living systems approach—where homeostasis is understood not just as a function, bu... | 39m 24s | ||||||
| 6/21/25 | Why You Don’t Feel Safe (Even When You Are): Nervous System Explained | Send us Fan Mail Interoception, homeostasis, and the autonomic nervous system come together in this powerful episode to help you understand why you may not feel safe—even when there's no actual danger. Hosts Ruth Lorensson and Tom Pals unpack how trauma, chronic stress, and learned woundings can keep your internal nervous system misaligned—and what science shows us about re-creating safety from within. What You'll Discover: The disconnect between perceived threat and actual safety—driven by t... | 40m 26s | ||||||
| 5/24/25 | Brain-fulness: Achieving Optimal Homeostasis in Body, Mind, and Spirit | Nervous System Regulation | Send us Fan Mail Interoception, homeostasis, and the autonomic nervous system unite in this episode to explore the concept of Brain-fulness—a mindful, embodied practice for restoring balance, healing from stress, and cultivating whole-person wellness. Hosts Ruth Lorensson and Tom Pals dive deep into practical applications of neuroscience to foster self-regulation, emotional resilience, and mind‑body‑spirit integration. What You'll Learn: The meaning of Brainfulness: mindfully tuning into inte... | 34m 13s | ||||||
| 5/10/25 | What Actually Supports Your Health? The 5 Drivers of Wellness Explained | Send us Fan Mail Interoception, homeostasis, and the autonomic nervous system frame this insightful exploration of the Five P’s of Wellness—an intuitive framework to determine what truly supports or hinders your well-being. Hosts Ruth Lorensson and Tom Pals map practical applications of the Five P’s (Purpose, Presence, Practice, Processing, and Play) into the neuroscience of somatic healing, trauma recovery, and holistic wellness. What You’ll Discover: The core of each “P”, and how it shapes ... | 41m 52s | ||||||
| 4/27/25 | Fight-or-Flight vs Rest-and-Digest: How Your Nervous System Affects Health | Send us Fan Mail Personal wellness does not happen in isolation. In this Fundamentals of Wellness episode, Tom and Ruth examine how health is shaped by both individual habits and our shared environment. Using the recent Fort Collins mall incident as a case study, they address: Vicarious trauma – why events you only hear about can still activate your stress response.Me-We homeostasis – the science of co-regulation and how supportive communities shift us from fight-or-flight to rest-and-recover... | 40m 03s | ||||||
| 4/13/25 | What Pain Is Really Telling You: Your Body’s Hidden Healing Signal | Send us Fan Mail In this eye‑opening installment of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson peel back the layers of a sense most of us never knew we had—interoception, the brain’s moment‑to‑moment read‑out of everything happening inside the body. Moving beyond Aristotle’s famous “five senses,” Tom explains why modern neuroscience recognizes at least 21 human senses and argues that interoception is the one that lets us feel all the others. Together they explor... | 40m 28s | ||||||
| 3/30/25 | Why You Shouldn’t Fight Symptoms: How Your Body Heals Itself Naturally | Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson dive deep into the fascinating world of bodily healing and homeostasis. Challenging conventional wisdom about wellness, they explore the counterintuitive concept of "not scratching the itch" - both literally and metaphorically. Discover why those uncomfortable sensations like itching, pain, and fever might actually be your body's intelligent healing mechanisms at work. L... | 28m 00s | ||||||
| 3/8/25 | The Truth About Homeostasis: Why Balance is a Myth | Send us Fan Mail Is achieving balance really the key to wellness? Or have we misunderstood homeostasis all along? In this eye-opening episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, hosts Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson dive deep into the science of homeostasis and uncover why true wellness isn’t about achieving perfect equilibrium—it’s about thriving in dynamic disequilibrium. They break down the history of homeostasis, from Walter Cannon’s groundbreaking research to modern-day misunder... | 35m 56s | ||||||
| 2/23/25 | Where Wellness Really Comes From: Accessing Your Body’s Inner Healing | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Autonomic Homeostasis Activation Podcast, hosts Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson explore the true essence of wellness—what it means, where it comes from, and how to cultivate it in daily life. They dive into the origins of the word well, linking it to ancient water sources and the fundamental human need for nourishment, both physically and emotionally. Through rich conversation and insightful reflections, they outline five key elements of wellness: love, sel... | 26m 30s | ||||||
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