Nervous system education, polyvagal theory, ACE study
I hear a lot of confusion (mainly from folks outside of my online programs) about what healing trauma actually looks like. Many believe, for example, that releasing stored survival stress requires a big shaking response. This is simply not true. In fact, pushing our system to force out [...]
One of the most common questions I get is: Irene, how do I come out of freeze? The first step is EDUCATION and knowing upfront that coming out of freeze is not a linear path. And that it can be a bumpy ride. Because the thawing process requires [...]
Today, I’m re-releasing a special topic lecture that I’d consider to be essential viewing for anyone looking to heal on a deep level: ALL THINGS Polyvagal. The Polyvagal Theory (which, to be clear, my colleagues and I see as REALITY) refers to how our autonomic nervous system ensures [...]
What is a chronic illness? Why do we experience chronic symptoms? What can we do to find relief? These are all important questions. And I provide answers (in under ten minutes!) in this vlog: How stored trauma creates somatic symptoms (aka chronic illness). Chronic illnesses abound (especially in [...]
A few years ago, I released an important special topic lecture that I’m re-sharing today—Healing Sexual Trauma (A Somatic & Nervous System Approach). Because this topic is so broad (ranging from sexual abuse to surgical trauma involving the sex organs) and complex, this lecture landed for many. After [...]
A couple months ago, I accidentally slammed my hand in a door while BBQing on our balcony. And it hurt. Bad. Rather than rushing along and continuing to cook, I stopped. I sat on the couch. And I FELT THE PAIN. I didn’t ignore it. Or pretend it [...]
Deep, restorative sleep is a gift. Unless it’s not coming easy—then it can feel like a nightmare. I see this show up for folks in a number of different ways. Any of these sound familiar? You’re exhausted, but the second you lay down to go to sleep you [...]
When it comes to healing trauma and restoring regulation back to our autonomic nervous system, the right knowledge is essential. And the polyvagal theory, the incredible body of work pioneered by Dr. Stephen Porges, is one of the foundational concepts that underpins much of the work we do here, and [...]
Maintaining a healthy body weight is critical for our health and well-being. And yet SO many people struggle to lose excess weight and find a healthy balance of muscle, bone, and fat, even after years (or decades) of following the best diets, exercise regimens, and supplement protocols. This [...]
In this blog I’m sharing a vlog that covers one of the fundamentals for healing unresolved trauma and restoring regulation and better self-awareness back to the human system: Orienting The capacity to orient to one’s environment in two different modes - exploratory and defensive - as well as [...]
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