Groundbreaking Scientist Dr. Stephen Porges Reveals How to Increase Feelings of Emotional Safety

Vagus Nerve Secrets REVEALED: Discover how to feel safe with the groundbreaking creator of the Polyvagal Theory, Dr. Stephen Porges!
Dr. Porges helps us answer all of the important questions, like:
- Why are we attracted to "BAD" people?
- How can trauma prevent us from accessing the body’s healing resources, AND what is the link between TRAUMA & OBESITY?
- Why do certain sounds instantly calm us down?
- Why might neurodivergent individuals have a hard time connecting with others?
- How can vagus findings be used to improve institutions like prisons, hospitals, and schools?
PLUS find out what signals you're sending without even realizing it and how to create a safer, more connected world around us.
WE ALSO BREAK DOWN:
- Dr. Porges' journey of discovering the vagus nerve and polyvagal theory
- Scientific evidence for why the dating process should be slowed
- Good vs Bad stress
- Why dissociation is an adaptation
- How speech patterns can affect our anxiety levels
- How Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is connected to our mindset and well-being
- "Freezing" as an alternative to "Fight" & "Flight"
- The importance of creating a safe space for others
- The traits of a well-attuned therapist
- Why hypersensitivity (especially auditory) affects everything
- The dangers of labels without accounting for individual history
Whether you're a neuroscience enthusiast, seeking self-improvement tips, or just curious about the hidden powers within us, this episode is packed with intriguing insights and practical advice. Don't miss out on this deep dive into the wonders of the human body and mind.
TUNE IN to discover the SECRET to EMOTIONAL SAFETY!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
4:07 - Welcome Dr. Stephen Porges
6:12 - Understanding Polyvagal Theory
11:00 - Hacking the Vagus Nerve
16:39 - Threats and Co-Regulation Explained
22:50 - Vagus Nerve Significance
28:38 - Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Importance
39:56 - Intuition and Safety Perception
1:08:56 - Attraction to "Bad Boys" Phenomenon
1:11:33 - Relationship Dynamics
1:16:10 - Understanding Sexual Response
1:19:14 - Discovering the Freeze Response
1:23:43 - Exploring the Fawn Response
1:28:53 - COVID Impact on Trauma
1:33:54 - Societal Trauma Assessment
1:39:55 - Enhancing Societal Safety
1:47:27 - Safe Childbirth Practices
1:48:48 - Healing and Safety
1:51:14 - Learning in a Safe Environment
1:53:15 - OUTRO
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[@MayimBialik]

When do you feel safe? 🦺 Has anyone’s voice ever really irritated you without you being able to explain why? 🤐 Have you ever been attracted to someone or something you know isn't good for you? 🏍 Let us know in the comments!!

[@jsweezey6487]

My dating motto at age 25: "If 'Nice Guys Finish Last'... Point Me to the End of the Line!!" 🤗🥰My motto by age 35: "Men... are highly over-rated creatures..."🤨 Motto-age 45: "If 'Men Are From Mars'... They should have just f*cking stayed there!"😜 Over 55+: Don't even bother asking me anymore!!😉

[@jsweezey6487]

Theory of Bad Boy Attraction: (A) Depends on your family system dynamics w your father; (B) Depends on a woman's Creativity & Imagination abilities=she won't seek out stimulation/excitement/adrenal rush if she's the creative type/not easily bored; (C) Maybe seeking an "Alpha/Bad Boy" is just a survival mechanism/"If he can kick ass then (me/my offspring) will survive Clan of the Cave Bear? PS I married a quiet, soft-spoken, small stature guy... who turned out to be a well-disguised Bad 😈Boy to the Tenth Power... 🤦‍♀WARNING: Physical "Chemistry" is really just bad karma from a previous lifetime coming back to bite you in the ass...How else would the Universe get two mortal enemies to marry each other & procreate? PSS: My adrenals are bleeding...🤦‍♀

[@Andrea301.]

Thank you for this, addressing vagus nerve with Dr. Porges and polyvagal theory!

[@camillealatorre9817]

I just find out that I felt threatened with the voice of a colleague... She takes deep breaths between short phrases... And she is a psychologist

[@DebbieMorgan-eo7ox]

Yes all of the above, but I’m listening to my body, intuition now finally!

[@juliao1255]

I am LOVING this guest and your interaction together. He is so clear and consciously present. Such a helpful and intelligent conversation. Thank you for what you bring to me and the world. So glad to have found you recently, and I am binge-watching back episodes like crazy.

[@MayimBialik]

We're very happy you found us, @juliao1255! 🧠🫶

[@KT-hh3wg]

Bialik-san, I'm a 43 year old Japanese man. When I was a junior school student, I looked forward to watching the drama "Blossom" on TV every time. I loved you and your drama, so I was so sad when the drama finished. After a while, I was curious about you. At this time, I could find your channel on youtube, so I'm so happy to see you doing well and be able to express my feeling. I will continue to support you from Japan ! Sincerely, Ken.

[@CB_Butler]

PHENOMENAL episode…a master class on several topics !! Mayim’s ability to bring HIGHER science to an understandable level is a true gift. Thank you for continuing to bring guests that elevate our minds and souls. I’m grateful for all you and Jonathan and your team bring to the world. 💫💫

[@erineileenj608]

I was very moved by the story of patients finding Dr. Porges a safe male to hug. As a woman with childhood trauma that has made me feel unsafe with males, that really touched me. Thank you for another important episode, MBB crew! ❤️🧠🤓

[@CutieWarrior-ol8ik]

I love it when you have highly studied people in the podcast. They know so much😍

[@marisamartinezolivera]

Dr. Porges’ Polyvagal Theory has changed forever to me René Descartes' classic “I Think, Therefore I Am” for the most perfected one “I Feel, Therefore I Am”.. Another episode to watch in loops that goes to my selected ones list at my own “Corpus Doctrinae” along with Dr. Attia, Dr. Gabor Matté, Michel Singer, David Sinclair and Rabbi Steve Leder past ones!

[@joseeouellette7225]

Another great podcast sharing important information. Gabor Maté, Peter Levine and Stephen Porges are my top people and they've been able to share how important the mind, body and soul connection is in order to understand ourselves

[@MayimBialik]

🔥🔥🔥

[@colleenferguson7267]

Thanks for name dropping. I have enjoyed hearing Gabor Matt but don't recognize the name Peter Levine. I'll be looking for those when I finish this episode. I enjoy the depth of the interviews on breakdown even when they aren't as "learned", such terrific insights into so many topics. Ty Mayim and Jonathan

[@Just999Me]

Despite me being intimidated to watch this video as it seemed to be a topic that would go over my head, this was very informative and digestible. And coming directly from the source and key figure in the field is such a treat. The way he explained things allowed me to understand even though I am a complete layman. *You have a wonderful podcast. I am glad you have the platform & fame to prop it up. You are doing the public such a service with these. As you are allowing them exposure to something they would not have otherwise or would but with misinformation. Thank you😄*

[@orland0110]

I really enjoyed watching and listening to this excellent conversation with Dr. Stephen Porges! You have a really great channel, Mayim! ❤

[@kibkac]

"Just stressed out"?????? "JUST" whenever I hear the word "just", I say, you're never "just" anything. Great conversation. I love you too❤and almost every guest you've had

[@robinsiciliano8923]

This is profound! I am having to digest this episode in smaller portions because it is a lot of valuable information slightly above my pay grade ;) Literally blowing my mind lol!!!

[@LitHouseTieDye]

Just a thought, I wonder if Mayim's sons stable HRV compared to Mayim's may be a result of the attachment parenting technique. As a person who wasn't held enough as a baby in the first year of life, I instinctively understand the benefit of attachment parenting. Perhaps with Mayims intelligence and education coupled with a trauma impacted nervous system, which we know can open us up differently, the attachment parenting was the obvious solution to a generational problem. She knew through her higher instinct how to mend the problem for her children. I just found that really interesting.

[@stephenl9463]

Mayim, Jonathan, thanks for an engaging interview with Dr. Stephen Porges. One situation where safety is essential besides childbirth is dying. My wife of 20 years developed thymic carcinoma in 2005 and died after several years in 2011. In the last stretch the medical authorities in Thailand wanted her in the hospital, but we wanted her to pass at home, safe and protected. Home is a place of love. We worked, she and I, to give her, a “beautiful death” at home. So we kept her at home, provided all the pain relief possible through a volunteer nurse. She passed in my arms, safe, protected and loved. A most beautiful death.

[@annesherman5035]

So fun to see the guy behind the books. He seems sweet. Our Poly World is such a great read.

[@MayimBialik]

💯

[@jendymunoz7642]

I am always singing and humming 😊

[@MayimBialik]

😙🎶🎵🎙

[@carriesmith742]

When my son became paralyzed at age 6 due to a SCI from just a fall at home, his favorite days at rehab were when the therapy dogs came in! First smile I saw on his face was that day. He's 20, in college now and still paraplegic unfortunately, but he gets along great, but I still remember Joker and how he lifted his sprits!!

[@MayimBialik]

🐶🫶

[@Samtastic5000]

I would so give Dr. Porges a hug. What a kind soul. A client of mine shared this podcast with me because I taught her about the vagus nerve to help her understand why she responds certain ways when under stress or threat, so I was so excited to see this episode. I've been obsessed with the vagus nerve and other neuropsychological processes as it relates to my practice as a therapist because I am a big ol' science nerd who almost went to medical school. This discussion broadened my understanding, so thank you!! You wanna talk about co-regulation and safety, have someone on to talk about emotionally focused therapy. It's based on attachment theory and feelings of safety 🙂

[@omriom]

מעניין מאוד. תודה רבה ❤

[@christinesummers3797]

My favorite and most need podcast interview. Thank you Mayim!!

[@spakchitown]

I'm hooked after one episode! On to Spotify to find your podcast! Mayim is an excellent interviewer: patient, doesn't interrupt, keeps a good flow and pace, injects some humor but not too much to detract from the seriousness of some of the content, and connects with her guest in a way that opens the floodgates of information. I teared up at the "one thing we can do" at the end... I see that I need that.

[@Historian212]

FANTASTIC episode. I’ve studied and worked with some of the techniques that have emerged from Dr. Porges’ work, and this is a terrific conversation. (BTW in the Seinfeld episode, staying over was *optional*; it was calling the day after that was forbidden. Basically the same idea. Emotional intimacy was to be avoided.) And yes, Bessel Van Der Kolk would give you the trauma trifecta, or whatever.

[@Eleerm]

This interview articulates so well the feelings and beliefs I have about our society in the U.S. Thank you for this wonderful interview Mayim!

[@Historian212]

People, it’s the Vagus nerve, not the Vegas nerve. The root of the word is like vagabond, vagrant - wandering. The nerve “wanders” through the body, connecting with all the major organs. It doesn’t cause you to want to go see a show or gamble. 😂😂😂

[@marisamartinezolivera]

Try to put CC in YT and see what they translate during all the episode: Vegas….

[@CROWLOUD]

Just loving all the shows Mayim! Your the best🥇🤓🌻👍❤️

[@cathyray6030]

Enjoyed this so much! I believe that the feeling safe factor for healing is true. Thank you!

[@nicolewilliams2468]

I love how much Mayim cracks herself up in the afterward! Wonderful interview with this guest, & for the record, Jonathan’s voice always makes me safe. Amazing insight into the simplicity of just vocal intonation & how that makes such a difference. If reminds me of the William Hurt movie, The Patient, I believe. I would love to hear an episode of just this guest, Mayim, & Jonathan discussing that movie alone & how the vagus nerve impacts all involved in that movie.

[@JimmyWard-cr9jz]

Myiam, I commented about one of your episodes last year and the loss of my Husband, and how ground breaking it was! You responded with such kind words. Last Friday I had a Vegus experience in relation to that loss.. (I did NOT know the name for that last Friday) And on Monday... BAM! I want you to personally know and Johnathan too...that y'all are healing people ... either with your words or pointing us to the right literature and people for us heal. Thank you! Thank you very much! ❤ I am using my Husband's phone, im Kymberly. Not Jimmy!

[@onebraveheartlion]

This is so absolutely important. Thanks so much for this. I've been working on mine for a while and doing alright. I really appreciate the guidance and knowledge. Adding vagal nerve to the title will get it to more people searching for that specifically too. 🤗💗

[@shanemckenzie-wc3mq]

I’m 50 yrs old and dx with Asperger’s, CPTSD, ADHD and unspecified language learning deficits. I’m trying to get my degree in social work and I’m having to take the spanish Class to complete my AA degree. I find it’s been extra hard. Am I crazy? Or is it a part of my brain that lacks the proper structure to learn this language. I’m suffering mentally and am taking a mental health break from class today. Your expertise is caring and compassionate, and I find it very comforting during this time. I truly feel like a failure at this life😢 Thank you and keep going ..

[@Samtastic5000]

Learning another language is hard, particularly as we get older, since we're more self-conscious about making mistakes or looking silly, and our brains aren't as flexible as when we're kids. But it's not impossible. It's something that you probably have to practice a lot. I took piano as an adult (which is like learning another language) and it was SO HARD, and I really needed to put a lot of practice time in, but I eventually started to get it. Try to go easier on yourself. Polyvagal theory would suggest that the more you beat yourself up, the more difficult learning will be. It's ok to make mistakes. You're not crazy. It is a difficult thing that you're doing. Ask your professor for extra support. That's what they're there for 🙂

[@DebbieMorgan-eo7ox]

Great episode, my son has been telling me about his vagus nerve and I had no clue I even had one! He explained it some what but this episode definitely made me understand more! I listen to music designed for helping your vagus nerve, I don’t know if it really works but it certainly relaxes me and puts me right to sleep. It quiets my overactive thoughts.

[@sharonallen2020]

I am already planning to watch this episode again. This conversation was fascinating, and makes me want to know more. Thank you!

[@danastandifer7402]

Wonderful discussion. I love this subject !!

[@marciovieira7849]

Gostei de ter assistido , e pessoalmente me interessei no assunto de hoje. Tenho um filho de 32 anos, que, de repente, com 21 anos passou a ter epilepsia, ele fez uma cirurgia cerebral a 7 anos, foi removido 6 cm de massa encefálica de seu cérebro no lobo frontal lado direito, não teve mais crises, mais alternou o senso de humor, mudou sua personalidade, então quero levar ao médico dele as informações sobre o podcast de hoje para ajudar. Muito obrigado!!! Daqui do Brasil.❤

[@bob1881]

1:29:20 "Those who have a trauma history are unable to access the resources the body has to heal itself."

[@samsmulders7908]

This one was a real eyeopener 🙌🏼! I learned so much from this episode 🧠. Thank you guys! You are amazing and I love your podcast❤️‍🩹

[@MayimBialik]

👀🤯🧠🫶

[@tessajetta8146]

Love this discussion

[@SNAFU78]

Mayim, you’re hilarious. I relate to you on a few levels… Really love the podcast, so many interesting topics, grateful I can tune in.

[@MayimBialik]

🙏🙏🙏

[@HsiaoyuanA92]

Usually don’t leave a comment but this is a great great episode…! I love the conversation!

[@joanmurphy2166]

Enjoying this from here in Standish, Maine. Thank you.

[@SandraEfferveScience]

I've just saw a teasing of the interview on PolyVagal Institute's facebook and I was like "the interviewer looks like Amy", and then discovered your channel and it made my day🤩! So glad to see you and what you've done 🖖 Such a great pleasure to see you two together! Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory changed my life, as a teacher of stress and burnout physiology, and also personnaly, being on the autism spectrum. It's so helpful to understand people💠 I wrote blog posts and a book about it, so as big as your thesis (😳!!), but it's always a great pleasure to hear and talk about PVT 🤓

[@lindseyoh59]

I loved this episode! Thank you

[@maryrussell6119]

Just got hos book on Audible....excited to give it a listen. His voice is so soothing I wish he had narrated it. 😅

[@BaraSchmidt]

Thank you! I thought I was crazy when I heard "vocal fry" the first time because it was unbearable to me. As soon as I hear that vocal style, I tune out immediately

[@zb2363]

Go Mayim! Best episode yet. History of trauma (inter generational and personal), and yup this played out on my body. Trust me, diarrhea is not all in my head ;) Thanks and I look forward to hearing Bessel here! ❤

[@maryooliss]

My first labor was in a hospital and it was long, painful, awful. So I chose a birth center for my second. While the center was beautifully designed, the people were judgmental, better-than, inaccessible, etc. The ultrasound tech was complaining about how bad their machine was. I felt sooo unsafe and honestly angry! I found a young and progressive OBGYN and chose a hospital birth, and it was fabulous! The environment isn’t nearly as important as the people!

[@carfast3]

This was an amazing talk! I love what you are doing exploring health in the matters of the mind. The vagus nerve is quite the exploration my ‘magical’ therapist (rmt) Dory (yes she is just like the one in finding nemo 😂) loved discussing trauma in the body from injuries emotionally and physically stuck. I love you! I grew up seeing you in Blossom, what not to wear (yup I saw that episode while myself in postpartum 😂😢❤) , and husband and I just finished binge watching my Big Bang Theory disc set! Keep doing what you are doing. Healing is a journey that makes it easier with a community. 💕

[@joyowensby]

My question: in re: to epilepsy & seizure activity/activation; 2) my fangirl appreciation: I have been your fan since "Beaches " until the present. I would honored to be Amy Farah Fowler's friend & only hope she would be mine. Presently, you so very rock in educating, still, & are still an honor to know. You make life better ❤

[@michellemurray4044]

Interesting show!! Yes i used to be very attracted to the bad boys as a teen and finally listened to older women i worked with that insisted the guy was only for fun and not boyfriend/husband material. No future and protect yourself from consequences as they would be moving on. Older seasoned women had the best advice

[@BEEFSERPENT]

can't wait to see u and jim in the young sheldon series finale

[@lauriesthamann]

Super interesting interview Mayim and Jonathan. Really looking forward to the one with Peter Levine. Maybe Bessel down the road?

[@elishaminor2900]

Great show Md Mayim

[@darrensmith8487]

You've probably already read it, but take a look at The Myth of Normal. It pairs well with this episode.

[@MayimBialik]

Yes !! We reference it a lot on the pod, and it definitely especially pairs well with what we cover on today's ep. 🙌

[@darrensmith8487]

@@MayimBialik I'm not a regular listener, but I've recommended it to a few clients. This one captivated me, probably because the heart issue they thought I had for most of my life has been changed to a diagnosis of a hyperactive vagus nerve. Yes, it isn't just fight or flight, the third option is to play dead. Isn't evolution fun. :)

[@darrensmith8487]

You should be proud of the work you do. You've helped a lot of people.

[@erin723]

I have a different understanding of Fawning, which is more like appeasement. If I can make the person who feels threatening to me feel like I’m agreeing with them and “feed their ego” the chances of that person hurting me goes down. It’s a form of manipulation to preemptively de-escalate a threatening situation.

[@rebeccaarcher5139]

Utterly fascinating. It's like you both were in our living room last night. I thought I'd mention my mom, who is a retired nurse. She worked for years in the newborn nursery in a hospital long before "rooming in" became popular. There were some babies whose "chemistry" (?) "offended" her, but not necessarily the other nurses. While other babies would cause negative reactions with other nurses. As Charge Nurse, Mom would instruct her nurses to quickly switch charge of any baby that affected them this way. Thoughts? Note: newborns

[@susanneposch4019]

Ohh I love this guest. So great you have him on the show 😊 but where is the mentioned episode with Peter Levine looking forward to see this 😮🎉

[@Guitar9235]

Love to see an interview with Dan Avidan. Love the show!

[@allalone1461]

this was a great podcast, I am going to listen to it again. I could relate> traum. thank you Mayim more please!

[@allalone1461]

I never feel safe. I don't trust people. since jan 6, covid, interacting with trumpers. awful

[@camillealatorre9817]

Morning. ❤ There's just 1 hr ago that u submit this video, and I just need to see u guys❤! Love your show and this is so accurate. I'm attracted to this "bas boys". My husband is one of them. But he is smarter than I

[@stefanietengblad6256]

Interesting 💫

[@serenityq26]

Im not online enough i guess cause I omly heard of the vegas nerve once 2 years ago

[@Vincent67337]

Very interesting. I feel like I learned something about me. I premember you.

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

The Fantastically Awesomeness Continues! ✊😊👊🍁♈🍁

[@sharonelizabethna]

i think sensitive people especially just dont want to tarnish something shiny. like i didnt want to pollute the unpolluted so i allowed and sometimes sought people who were safe in that they were equally as damaged or more

[@jonathanslater2300]

Ive had a cardiac arrest due to this nerve. Stress definitely isnt good for me. I have various effects from massive heat increases to passing out.

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

Vagal theory relating to autism spectrum: makes me wonder if the rocking, stimming, and humming behaviors of some on the spectrum are literally trying to reset the nervous system.

[@georgiekunz]

I'm only 1/2 way into watching, & want to say what a gift this➡ thanks so much to all of you. One of the things I wonder abt when I read theories, or listen to discussions re: developmental, and other systems of human beings being human is ➡I wonder how this applies if a person is born deaf, or blind...in this case, baby doesn't hear voice tones, or doesn't see faces. My question isn't adversarial. I'm curious...especially say, if a child is born deaf & blind, &/or if child's mothering-person is deaf, or blind? Does Dr Porges talk abt that, too in his new book? Thanks again❣

[@danastonerock]

You should have Gretchen Rubin on !! Love her.

[@charlenebrown816]

Was very curious about the Vegas nerves and co including with Vegas frequencies! Thank you!

[@beckyhenderson-bz6tf]

What are your thoughts on EMDR?

[@acton_farms]

Pat Ogden would be another great guest.

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

I think Porges misunderstands Fawn, a term first introduced by Pete Walker. Fawning is not "giving up".

[@gtasick322]

Mayim . ive ben an adult since age 9 . wacthing u on macgiver and blossom i remember that !! but ya im 39 .seems our parents were gone alot back then . now not so .but bad guys come from abandoned family usually . well love the podcast now a dayz ...GET IT GRLLLL LOL.

[@mrs.e3909]

HRV? Wearable? This is new to me. Please explain further.

[@meusgames5802]

Amo vc , mayim bialik ❤

[@pattywood586]

Which episode is this from?

[@gymnasticlife1788]

I'm still only in the beginning but already have a question.. my grandbaby would hum for hours! Drove her parents crazy lol. But is this some sign she was very content..? Or was subconsciously calming herself..? Any thoughts..

[@user-iu2ul9vo7d]

Interview Pat Ogden PhD - Nice to get info from woman too

[@juliao1255]

I am raising my hand here. Please call on me! I have a question: at 55 min (+ or --) where you are talking about safety, and I am wondering if it's specifically about physical safety, or does it include mental/emotional safety? Do we see a difference between those two in regards to the Vegas nerve?

[@Historian212]

Vagus, just fyi.

[@CuriousBirds]

invite rob lustag to expand on metabolism and trauma

[@MyStylist.Naomi12]

A lot of this is going over my head BUT, if there is ever a movie made about this man's life I'm gonna need Jeff Goldblum to be cast as him because bhe has the same speech pattern! Same voice! Are we dure rhis isn't Jeff in special effects makeup??

[@lucys.4695]

❤

[@camillealatorre9817]

I have something that I call "el válgame" starts with taquicardia, ends with all my muscles contracted, legs and hands.... They studied a lot af blood analysis, heart, brain... Lungs... NOTHING wrong they said..... So I call it "el válgame" tjis is a Spanish popular saying that involves something with my mind over body ... So ... Maybe this is what O have, my vagus nerve is doing with my organs and o have to try with humming and breathing exercises

[@lisaschnare9991]

I missed something sorry but what is a wearable?

[@DebbieMorgan-eo7ox]

A watch like device you wear that keeps track of your sleep, steps, ect.

[@lisaschnare9991]

Thanks I thought so but wasn’t sure

[@plantculturescomics]

I needed to pause here a sec. I am currently being followed my an oncologist. My last MRI came back, no significant change so we wait and see. My oncologist, my primary, no one from any Dr office has even called to talk to me about the MRI. I can read the chart notes but am I not worth the time? And this is where my trauma lies. Paying someone ungodly amounts of money to "take care of potential cancer" and they don't even want to see me in person or talk to me on the phone? When did doctors stop caring? Because I can say, in nearly 50 years I've never once felt a doctor cared. Because the medical community triggers my childhood trauma, I don't go to doctors unless it's life or death. I don't trust the US medical system.

[@lucyhollie8316]

Something I just learned. The reason we lay down to give birth. Was to aconmadate the Dr's. Not for the woman in labor. Which makes it harder to give birth.

[@cathyray6030]

I feel safe in my bedroom when I'm wrapped up in a soft blanket... 😌

[@MichaelBiebersWorld]

If you're someone that struggles with being fat, and you want to lose weight, the only thing you need to do, is understand that food falls into three categories called Macronutrients. Protein Fat Carbohydrates If your goal is to lose body fat, never mix carbs and fat in a meal. If you want to gain weight, mix all three in the same meal. Keto people are correct. High fat, moderate protein, no carbs, and you'll lose body fat. High carb people are correct. High carb, moderate protein, no fat, and you'll lose body fat. Good luck!

[@Authentistic-ism]

Isn't Dr. Porges currently married to the director of the Kinsey Institute of Indiana University?? Power couple!!

[@Authentistic-ism]

spoke too soon, Sue Carter is the first mention out of his mouth

[@camillealatorre9817]

So, you didn't paid attention to the show.... They mentioned in the very first 5 min

[@Authentistic-ism]

@@camillealatorre9817 it's unnecessary to point this out as I caught the error myself as I continued to watch past the intro and replied to myself to acknowledge the error already.

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

The other change in birthing was MEN were given the role of delivering children.

[@shutterprodns]

HEY amy farrah fowler !!! where did you keep your money from nobel prize ? 😂😂😂😂