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This episode introduces Polyvagal Theory and explores the significance of understanding our nervous system in relation to emotions and stress responses.

Polyvagal Theory: Part 1 - What Is Your Nervous System Doing? In this episode, we introduce Polyvagal Theory and explore how understanding our nervous system can help us make sense of our emotions, behaviours and responses to stress. We discuss the nervous system ladder , the concepts of ventral vagal, sympathetic and dorsal vagal states , and how these relate to our window of tolerance . We also take a critical look at Polyvagal Theory, exploring some of the scientific debate and criticisms surrounding it. Most importantly, we turn the focus towards ourselves — learning to notice the signs that our nervous system is becoming activated or shutting down, recognising our individual cues, and exploring ways we can move towards greater regulation, connection and flexibility. A practical introduction to understanding what your nervous system is doing, why it matters, and how you can begin to notice your own nervous system states. If you enjoy the episode, please like, follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share to help support the podcast. Wanting more weekly wise Mind?! For bonus episodes and exclusive resources every week, join us on Patreon, the link via wisemindcollective.com.au…

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Topics covered

• Polyvagal Theory
• nervous system
• emotions
• stress responses
• self-regulation
• scientific debate

Keywords

• Polyvagal Theory
• nervous system
• ventral vagal
• sympathetic
• dorsal vagal
• window of tolerance
• self-regulation
• emotional cues

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