48 // The Nervous System And Polyvagal Theory

Written By Lisa de Jong

In this episode I go into more detail on the nervous system and the Polyvagal Theory. We chat about the fight/flight response, the freeze response, trauma, and regulating your nervous system when you feel stuck. 

Join us to learn more about your nervous system, understand what is happening and why it's important to know how to come out of the hijacked trauma responses for long-term health

The topics we discussed: 

  • What the polyvagal theory is

  • Why it's relevant to the menstrual cycle and hormones

  • How to regulate your nervous system

  • How to expand your nervous system capacity

  • Understand your trauma respones

  • Understand the flight/flight and freeze response

  • The nervous system and chronic pain

  • The importance of safety

  • Co-regulation

  • Neuroception

  • Trauma responses

  • References to: Dr. Stepen Porgess and Deb Dana

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