Trauma & Survival Physiology

Nervous system education, polyvagal theory, ACE study

Safety & Trauma ‘Maps’ – Why some people feel better in crisis & chaos

2024-04-26T15:38:38-07:00Trauma & Survival Physiology|

A few weeks ago someone asked me this question: “Why is it that some people are feeling better than ever in our current global crisis? Sleeping better, symptoms decreasing, and so on...”  In this week’s video I break down why that might be true for some.  Also, I [...]

Made these for you (plus an important note about staying embodied)

2024-04-26T15:45:59-07:00Free Stuff, Healthy Nervous System Lifestyle, Trauma & Survival Physiology|

I just wanted to write this post to remind you of the many free resources you have access to via my website and YouTube Channel, and all of them, as you may have guessed, are geared towards helping you become more educated and regulated when it comes [...]

“You can’t have the words ‘nervous system’ on your site!”

2024-04-26T16:10:01-07:00Irene's Musings, Trauma & Survival Physiology|

“Tis true, that title! Someone once told me to keep the words, nervous system, off of my website.  Funny, right?  Chances are that you are here BECAUSE you’re interested in healing (and regulating) your nervous system.  Which is awesome, by the way. But a few years back, this [...]

Feeling Nothing? Why boredom and shutdown can go hand in hand with mindfulness

2024-04-26T16:16:05-07:00Mental Health & Neuroplasticity, Trauma & Survival Physiology|

Last week I shared a video that poses the question: “Do you feel like fleeing ..when practicing mindfulness?”  THIS WEEK, we get into the polar opposite of this which is: “What if I feel nothing, am bored, and just want to look at my phone” (when I practice [...]