Polyvagal Theory for Trauma
About this episode
This episode explores Polyvagal theory and its implications for understanding trauma responses and healing.
Why does your body respond with freeze, fight, or flight in situations that don't seem threatening—and how can you shift back to safety and connection? In this episode, I break down Polyvagal theory, explain how your autonomic nervous system shapes your experience of trauma, and share practical tools to befriend your nervous system and expand your capacity for healing. What You'll Learn What Polyvagal theory is and how the vagus nerve regulates your responses to stress and safetyThe three ke...
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