We’re getting a little nerdy today and talking about the Polyvagal Theory of stress. This is something that I reference all. the. time!

And while it can be complex, Polyvagal Theory is at its core quite simple. I hope you enjoy this explanation!

Be sure and leave me a comment to let me know if you have any thoughts or questions about this topic.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Polyvagal Theory Explained Simply
1:07 What Is Polyvagal Theory?
1:41 Where Does Polyvagal Theory Come From?
1:54 Old Model Of The Body's Stress Response
2:47 How The Polyvagal Theory Explains Stress
3:05 The Polyvagal Ladder: 3 States Of Nervous System Activation
3:26 Ventral Vagal Social Engagement
4:49 Sympathetic Nervous System Activation (Fight or Flight)
7:08 Dorsal Vagal Shutdown
9:40 How The Body Stores Stress
13:13 Polyvagal Theory And Pain: What's The Connection?
15:12 Polyvagal Theory And Mental Focus
15:26 Polyvagal Theory and Relationships
16:11 Why Changing Your Thoughts Won't Release Stress Stored In The Body
17:42 How To Regulate Your Autonomic Nervous System

-- Polyvagal Theory Explained Simply --

What is Polyvagal Theory?

If you’re a nervous system geek like me, you might have heard about Stephen Porges and his Polyvagal Theory of stress, but many explanations are complex or confusing.

Basically, Polyvagal Theory helps us to understand how your body processes stress from a biological standpoint.

I’m not talking about the thoughts in your head here -- I’m talking about the effects of stress, both short term and prolonged, on your brain and your nervous system.

This video explains Polyvagal Theory simply so you can get an idea of how stress impacts you on the neurological level.

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