Resource: Porges' & Dana - PolyVagal Theory

13 min

Maureen talks about a course she took from a resource called:  Embodied Philosophy.  

Pierre, who knows nothing about polyvagal theory, plays the part of the ventriloquist dummy trying to understand what polyvagal theory is all about.  Maureen explains.  

Put on your safety belt for a zoom down the steep part of the roller coaster.  Maureen recaps: Polyvagal Theory Neural Exercises for Safety and Connection.  

Dr. Stephen Porges who discovered an interesting medical fact / theory related to the polyvagal nerve explains what he found in the medical world.  He is speaking with Deb Dana.  Deb Dana, a psychologist, sees Dr. Porges’ medical information and constructs a theory around behavioral health related to neuroception.  

Three tiers of the nervous system are explained here.  Once we understand what tier our nervous system is in, our self-awareness allows us the opportunity to manage affect.  Game changer.

Ok - we told you, strap in.  There are even dinosaurs in this one!

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