Polyvagal Theory

What to do after learning the Polyvagal Theory

The Polyvagal Theory is nerdy. It's academic. It's dense. It can be overwhelming. It could leave you wondering what to do next.

How to reduce your shame, blame & judgment

the immediate and potential lasting impact of the PVT is applying it to yourself. When you do that, it opens the potential for...

Why the Polyvagal Safety State is so Important

When active, these ventral vagal pathways result in your ability to connect with yourself and with others.

Polyvagal Freeze vs Shutdown Video Quiz

Identifying the difference between Polyvagal freeze and shutdown immobilization is significant in trauma recovery. Can you identify...

I'm shocked this Polyvagal concept is still mistaught

This must be clarified in the Polyvagal world. It's hugely important. I'll also share the ridiculous reason I think it is so rampant.

What everyone gets wrong about the Polyvagal Theory

When I see what others are putting out about the Polyvagal Theory, they tend to focus on a couple of things. And both are short-sighted.