Is Polyvagal Theory the Key to Healing IBS & Autoimmune Disease? Top Neuroscientist Explains

[@PearlMayaSusieItsy]

Steven Porges is such a gift. Thank you for having him on.

[@ItsJustMyTrauma]

The body translates accessibility as Vulnerability. Right there, healing begins. Dr. Porges's works have transformed my life, and I am so grateful for them. I also wholeheartedly agree with his warning about social media, especially as we attempt higher consciousness and mindfulness in our lives.

[@curiouscat2722]

Love this humble, brilliant man! As a clinical practitioner I've come to understand how much the ANS is impacting gut health and general well being. We use Dr. Porges' Safe & Sound therapy with every patient in the clinic as a foundational piece of every program. I can't wait to utilize the new polyvagal music! Thank you for your work and great interview.

[@Mandance]

Helps me realize the reason people could be so hostile these days and not as friendly as previous decades could just be due to all the fear and being in a hyper vigilant states from what’s going on in the world today.

[@markgroves]

Yes!! Absolutely. He explained that so well right?

[@philipholding]

Or we might now be seeing the world as we are, not as it is.

[@PixelatedReality80]

24:59 🙌 social media is not meant to be healthy. My kids and I had this discussion where we feel we live a virtual life and often robbing our awareness of the present moment. And it was heightened through Covid. We engage socially, shop, research and gather information on our social media platforms, living within our head. Which my daughter and I feel like we are more sensitive to the environment around us, triggering dysregulation. My son, he never got over involved in social media and online applications. He prefers outdoor activities and being with friends face to face. He doesn’t struggle with anxiety or dysregulation.

[@philipholding]

Your son has the answer. It's a common addiction now, and like all addictions, it drip feeds into the subconscious

[@nicolearmit4406]

A measure of a great therapist is someone that admits their own challenges in their own life. We are indeed all human. Great interview. Thank you 🙏🏼🌟

[@viccinagli3874]

The bit on safety... reminds me of Einstein saying.... is your universe a friendly place or not? Because however you answer that question will determine how your life pans out....

[@dr.davidgerstenaminoacidth2421]

Brilliant interview…both of you. I’ve paid some attention to all the ai voices on KZbin. Do you know what they lack? Their voices lack all melodious prosody. They are similar to the voice of a real person stuck in collapse/freeze, and people are getting used to that. As a therapist I practice Polyvagal Theory. I took a lot of notes while watching this video.

[@chrisnam1603]

true, oh i can't listen to an audiobook with those voices, even the best that i would so love & can't find in life, greetings from Belgium

[@normasilvia2460]

A lot of voices aré AI

[@Ana-Karina]

Very interesting discussion. Thank you to both of you. I find Dr Porges consistently interesting to listen to and his expertise is apparent no matter who he speaks with. For what it's worth, I learn more from Dr Porges than I do from his son Seth with regard to their manner of communication. Seth has some great insights into simplifying the academic denseness of the information, however, Dr Porges has an emotionally calming and naturally engaging speaking manner. I would like Dr Porges to speak about his views on empathy and why some people lack empathy. For example, how does a lack of empathy relate to the polyvagal nerve and a person's bodily sense of safety?

[@Erika_Bustos]

Such an amazing conversation and very validating and necessary for everyone to hear! Thank you for this.

[@joannakusz4543]

Thank you Fantastic Conversation 😊

[@teaowilson6871]

That was beautiful, thank you two ❤

[@Me-nc8pp]

(Notes to myself: ca. xx people are good in "interpreting" ca. 13:50 it's less intentionality and more physiological state of the body, that leads to behaviours/actions. ca. 49:00: IBS, hypertension (and other physical and mental problems/diseases) are not necessarily caused but highly correlated with individuals with trauma history. The autonomic nervous system got retuned to keep the body defensive, and it interfered with digestion. ca. 56:20 The funding units are not interested in functional core variables, but... because they're pushed by... ca. 1:03:35 We're not self regulated. We're coregulated, and then we use the memories of successful coregulation to self regulate. )

[@Jigolpets]

Good work 🥰🌸

[@jennyafricandance166]

Talking about digestion and having time to relax and digest, makes me think what if cows were not given the opportunity to sit down and chew the cud. Poor things in overcrowded transport to the slaughterhouses must be torture.. They must be so traumatised in industrial farming. I mean more than we could imagine maybe 🤷🏾(I'm a vegetarian, beef farmers daughter lol)

[@HealyTheresa]

Thank you ❤😊

[@edition_8923]

Every video about Polyvagal Theory I watched is fantastic, but I'm not sure *exactly* what do in order to get better. Breathing is one of the things I need to to. I remember him mentioning elsewhere meditation, the importance of being with other people, which is almost impossible for me to do. I also can't own a pet. A house with an ocean view is out of reach lol I think his son explains the concept/theory better; his language is more accessible, especially for someone like me who's English isn't a first language. I understand that my nervous system isn't flexible, and that it's stuck in "danger mode", but I don't know exactly how to charge it. If someone knows more, please don't hesitate to share!

[@markgroves]

Have you checked out my episodes with Sarah Baldwin? They are incredible... Breathwork, nature, hiking, meditation... and ultimately being able to be in the company of other regulated humans. A good coach or therapist is helpful for that, and especially a somatic therapist.

[@edition_8923]

@markgroves thank you very much for your reply!! :)

[@khansherani]

FEEL the feeling fully and complete it, this is at bottom of all therapy for trauma release. U can also do Conscious breathing Breathing into feeling inhaling through feeling Shining light of ur consciousness on feeling Meditation Tapping Yoga slow body movement with consciousness Deep prayers singing Dance Connections Hooponopono Self compassion Compassion for all humanity......this is some more u can use

[@thedancingdivaofdaviestree2320]

Somatic tracking videos can help you sit with your emotions and sensations and learn to befriend them. There are lots of free ones on KZbin. Journaling is beneficial, as are many forms of meditation - find what works for YOU. For me, Chi Gong, guided visualizations, and yoga nidra are wonderful, and help calm the nervous system. Being in nature is always helpful and I love to listen to birdsong. (Studies show that increases calm for up to 8 hours.) EMDR, havening, neurofeedback - there are SO many wonderful ways to help regulate, and many are free on KZbin to try. Best of luck!

[@jennyafricandance166]

After school my mother had food for us as soon we got in the car 😂

[@paulmead5832]

Mark, there's a slight lag between your mouth movements and the sound you're making. A wonderful wonderful interview. Thank you so much. Paul New Zealand

[@markgroves]

Thanks for this feedback! I'm not sure what happened there. My apologies!

[@moniquelgrace1908]

The house looks incredibly uncomfortable I hope he watches this and see some self

[@shaunking8874]

That's a Projection.

[@AnjaliRace]

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