Vagus Nerve Secrets REVEALED: Discover how to feel safe with the groundbreaking creator of the Polyvagal Theory, Dr. Stephen Porges!

Dr. Porges helps us answer all of the important questions, like:
- Why are we attracted to "BAD" people?
- How can trauma prevent us from accessing the body’s healing resources, AND what is the link between TRAUMA & OBESITY?
- Why do certain sounds instantly calm us down?
- Why might neurodivergent individuals have a hard time connecting with others?
- How can vagus findings be used to improve institutions like prisons, hospitals, and schools?

PLUS find out what signals you're sending without even realizing it and how to create a safer, more connected world around us.

WE ALSO BREAK DOWN:
- Dr. Porges' journey of discovering the vagus nerve and polyvagal theory
- Scientific evidence for why the dating process should be slowed
- Good vs Bad stress
- Why dissociation is an adaptation
- How speech patterns can affect our anxiety levels
- How Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is connected to our mindset and well-being
- "Freezing" as an alternative to "Fight" & "Flight"
- The importance of creating a safe space for others
- The traits of a well-attuned therapist
- Why hypersensitivity (especially auditory) affects everything
- The dangers of labels without accounting for individual history

Whether you're a neuroscience enthusiast, seeking self-improvement tips, or just curious about the hidden powers within us, this episode is packed with intriguing insights and practical advice. Don't miss out on this deep dive into the wonders of the human body and mind.

TUNE IN to discover the SECRET to EMOTIONAL SAFETY!

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
4:07 - Welcome Dr. Stephen Porges
6:12 - Understanding Polyvagal Theory
11:00 - Hacking the Vagus Nerve
16:39 - Threats and Co-Regulation Explained
22:50 - Vagus Nerve Significance
28:38 - Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Importance
39:56 - Intuition and Safety Perception
1:08:56 - Attraction to "Bad Boys" Phenomenon
1:11:33 - Relationship Dynamics
1:16:10 - Understanding Sexual Response
1:19:14 - Discovering the Freeze Response
1:23:43 - Exploring the Fawn Response
1:28:53 - COVID Impact on Trauma
1:33:54 - Societal Trauma Assessment
1:39:55 - Enhancing Societal Safety
1:47:27 - Safe Childbirth Practices
1:48:48 - Healing and Safety
1:51:14 - Learning in a Safe Environment
1:53:15 - OUTRO

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