Nervous system education, polyvagal theory, ACE study
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 [...]
I have a new vlog for you today (“Why there’s no such thing as ‘little T’”), and it’s a good one to watch if you’re not sure whether this nervous system work applies to you, since you don’t remember having any BIG traumas in your life. For the [...]
I’m seeing a lot more talk about all things trauma, nervous system health, and healing out in the world these days. This is a good thing. More of us need to wake up to this area of health and healing that’s been overlooked. AND… I’ve also noticed a [...]
I believe that every human being deserves access to nervous system education. And not just the basics. I’m talking about deep learning at the neurophysiological, biological, chemical, threat response, environmental, social engagement, vagus nerve, parasympathetic, autonomic nervous system levels—all of it. And, to be honest, my opinion is [...]
If I were to pick a ‘word of the year’ for 2023, it might be REGENERATION. Regeneration is defined as “renewal, revival, or restoration of a body, bodily part, or biological system (such as a forest) after injury or as a normal process.” Take a moment to really [...]
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