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From Stuck to Safe: Eva's 17 Small Nervous System Regulation Tips
Eva got unstuck and went from a 2/10 to 7/10 as her baseline safety. Eva gives you simple, practical tips on getting unstuck!


From Sound to Safety: Understanding the Safe & Sound Protocol with Stephen Porges and Karen Onderko
Justin Sunseri interviews Dr. Stephen Porges and Karen Onderko about the Safe and Sound Protocol. They deeply discuss what it is, who it's for, the evidence and skepticism about SSP.


Increase Safety Feelings through Passive Safety Cues: Polyvagal Theory for Everyday Life #2
You've learned the basics of Polyvagal Theory – how your nervous system shifts between states of safety, fight/flight, and shutdown. But the big question often remains: Now what? How do you actively cultivate more safety in your daily life?


Easily Identify Your State: Polyvagal Theory for Daily Life Tip #1
You've learned the basics of Polyvagal Theory – how your nervous system shifts between states of safety, fight/flight, and shutdown. But the big question often remains: Now what? How do you actively cultivate more safety in your daily life?


4 Mental Wellness Options: Basics, Coping, Building Safety, and Getting Unstuck
Mental wellness is overwhelming. Learn about the 4 Buckets to help focus your efforts and identify growth points.


Growth Mindset is Not the Solution and Fixed Mindset is Not the Problem
I agree that mindset is important. But I think it's misunderstood and prioritized way too high. It's A problem, but it's not THE problem.


Emotional Regulation: Allow or Do?
Discover the intricacies of emotional regulation through the lens of Polyvagal Theory. Understand the importance of allowing emotions.


Deb Dana's Essential Polyvagal Theory Contributions: Bridging Science and Trauma Recovery
Delve into Deb Dana's pivotal role in Polyvagal Theory, unraveling complex concepts like the Polyvagal Ladder and the interplay of triggers,


Our Polyvagal World - Worth Buying? - a Book Review
Is "Our Polyvagal World" worth buying? Overall - yes. But it's got a couple of major problems.


Connect to Survive: Appeasement Replaces Stockholm Syndrome via Polyvagal Theory
Learn how appeasement fits into the Polyvagal Theory mixed states.
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