What Is The Importance Of Polyvagal Theory For Mental Health? | Polyvagal Theory

[@superfuzzymomma]

Steven Porges will be recognized one day as being more revolutionary than Freud or Jung.

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Yes, we think you may well be right... We're big fans... x

[@RickTashma]

And none too soon, I would suggest. Thank for for an engaging and helpful conversation!

[@tobsternater]

Oh wow!! Do you reckon?? That's some claim!! But wow!! If you think so....that's intense!!

[@mattlehnardt8035]

everything about being people comes from our Limbic system and polyvagal theory. this guy is a genius and nailed it.

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

totally agree!

[@Bowruss]

I look at Everything now in terms of being influenced by polyvagal theory. Everything. Thank you Dr. Porges

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Thank you! We will pass this on. x

[@sophietje1116]

This was amazing❤️🙌🏻 love that steven said that being in a state that doesnt serve you is an opportunity because im always beating myself up for not being great😉 at self regulating! Great interview thank you both ❤

[@lindaelarde2692]

The polyvagal theory informs everything humans do....it should be foundational in education for students to learn how feelings of safety or threat impact thoughts and behavior. Also, educators must be mandated to learn how their demeanor, body language, voice modulation and the the eductional environment they create, generates feelings of engagment, opposition, or retreat and shut down in their students. It is critical for learning and for mental and social emotional health.

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Yes, we totally agree with your points, and hope that this theory will become more prevalent in educational and other institutions. x

[@sueellerman7984]

@@TheMindHealth360Show It would be awesome if Polyvagal theory was central in the curriculum for all teacher and healthcare professionals training. What a revolution that would bring.

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

@@sueellerman7984 so true!! Couldn't agree more! xx

[@sueellerman7984]

Steven, thank you for sharing your gift of great wisdom with the world on this accessible platform. I love your work!

[@flowismedicine]

I loved the fluid interplay in the discussion. Beautiful demonstration of co-regulation!

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Thank you so much, it was a pleasure to talk to him! x

[@jld4870]

Thank you, gives me hope our ‘care’ model can be altered to include the whole of who we are-body mind and spirit. I hope to learn and join others in my local community, who also want to treat the whole of our humanity. Bless you and all who are spurred to live beautiful, grace filled lives!

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Thank you and Amen to that! Warmest wishes x

[@liammurphy2755]

What a fabulous interview from beginning to end. Thanks to both of you for this.

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Thank you!

[@samatavasisht1621]

Absolutely reverence for Stephen work and your questions are so well informed. Truly appreciated.this conversation.

[@user-yo7fk4vl2g]

I agree. Great questions led to great answers.

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

@@user-yo7fk4vl2g Thank you so much!

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Thank you, I am so glad you enjoyed the interview!

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Thank you so much, really appreciated! x

[@brandoncfejeran]

What a fantastic discussion, loaded with goodness! Dr. Porges’ work is needless to say quite relevant for the world today especially considering his take on the very functional role of the nervous system with regard to our neurobiology and the overall trauma-informed approach/perspective. I look forward to delving further into his work. I am also ecstatic to have just discovered this amazing channel, which proffers so much in the way of practical, holistic mind-body content. I just downloaded the podcast! Much appreciated.

[@mariafreemantle3917]

Excellent interview! Thank you very much! We are beautifully designed!

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Thank you, Maria.

[@catherinedookie4673]

A precise theory for informed healing and resilience.

[@Kev7-c6u]

Absolute gold dust ❤️

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! x

[@Mercy-lb5rq]

Thank you so much. Perhaps we never heal alone.. Could it be that the understanding interdependency is beyond anything us humans,or i can comprehend totally so one has to keep being constantly reminded in whatever form,or, traumas or teaching this manifest that we're connected a bit silly or could it be considered a bit insane, who's to know peace be with you all today thank you Mercy

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Thank you! And agreed...

[@user-yo7fk4vl2g]

Great exchanges!

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Thank you so much! x

[@clairespace3371]

Good point about regulating alone for some people. This calls for an integration with personality types. Us introverts calm and relax without the demands of association with others. On the other hand looking at it different tly, socialisation is a broad experience. : we are happy if we have a social group, that provides us with love and validity. We just don't have to interact with them every mi ite of the day to be centred and stable emotionally.

[@olitonottero7620]

super helpful thank you

[@igo7434]

Thanks for this upload. I enjoyed it. 🙂

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Thank you for watching :)

[@lindaelarde2692]

Imagine polyvagal informed policing.

[@kahluababy10]

A profound thought! Genius

[@jld4870]

We can dream and pray…

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

would be amazing indeed... xx

[@Be1More]

still find this hard to understand but getting it a little bit more

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Yes, it can be complex, but hopefully this interview has helped unpack it somewhat. x

[@jld4870]

Yes as a nurse I had limited knowledge of sympathetic-para sympathetic system, but this is a masters-no doctorate level class. A building block to understanding and being more compassionate for all. Thank you so much… It really is about love= patience kindness gentleness long suffering grace in our connection with God (forgive if offensive to mention God) but for me he is the lifeline of love. He also is the creator of all knowledge and enlightenment. Bless all on our journey to love-being loved and loving others.

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

@@jld4870 Thank you and Amen! xx

[@marscrumbs]

Our external social enviroment can equally be the problem rather than the solution. Safety can mean being left alone to allow the body to repair itself. Porges still see everything coming from outside the self. We have a psycho immune system to protect ourself rooted in our gut digestive system.

[@irenemacdonald4955]

Brilliant 🤩

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Thank you!! xx

[@bebaaskaful]

This man has so much passion for trauma work. I belive that this is the future of medicine and psychotherapy. Everything is about the body safety. You cant do CBT, or something like thinking and orienting on the thoughts, because it is not regulating nervous system just by speaking. Tried it, been there. Somatic orientation practicies and therapy are much more efective on trauma healing. Because highly intellectual beings are in some discociative state from the body. Because body didnt feel safe, you go in to youre mind trying to avoid body sensations. I was so mistaking trying to do spiritual bypass, CBT, meditating, even doing yoga. I was pushing myself into those practice because I thought that my brain is the problem. It is all stored in the body. So I love this phylosophy, and this man should have Nobels price for healing the whole human species now and in the future. It is the basics for deep healing of trauma.

[@cherylwilsherlimberlife7210]

I hear you

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Agree with you. Thanks very much for your feedback, and glad you have found so much help with somatic therapies. Warmest wishes, xx

[@ataludz]

This is an amazing discussion

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Thank you so much! x

[@marjanemami5464]

Thank you so much for this very insightful interview. Would you have the transcript by any chance?

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Hi Marjan, thank you so much for your lovely comment. We are glad you enjoyed the interview! As to the transcript, you should be able to get it automatically from youtube - Click on the "More actions" button (3 horizontal dots) located next to the Share button, click "Open transcript". I hope this helps!

[@marjanemami5464]

Thank you so much, will do so, I have a suggestion. It would be great if you interviewed Dr. Gabor Mate. He is the author of “when the body says no”. His take would be very valuable. He was interviewed at the beginning of the pandemic by Russell Brand. It’s on KZbin.

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

@@marjanemami5464 Thank you for the suggestion, we know Dr. Gabor Mate's work well and agree he would be a great guest.

[@marjanemami5464]

Great, it would be delightful to have him here. Thank you 🍀

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

@@marjanemami5464 Great suggestion, thank you! x

[@marilouashi]

Yes amazing thanks for working on this.

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Thank you for your feedback! xx

[@travisn346]

People shouldn't have to practice breathing, meditate, chant, and he hand held or massaged all day. That's not practical and creates a state of constant introspection. I've done all of this and it leads to even more avoidance of triggers and overwhelm.

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Different things work for different people... The key is to find what works best for you! Thanks for your feedback! Warmest x

[@travisn346]

@@TheMindHealth360Show we are always learning!

[@SlackKeyPaddy]

Some folk are introverts and prefer their own company than with others ! We live in a extremely extroverted society, which some may find shocking and even repulsive!

[@jld4870]

Or could it be we live in an extremely extroverted but detached society. I am one who also prefers my own company but I wonder if it is because it is less threatening than being with others who are ‘gregarious’ yet detached which leaves me feeling unsafe. Detached for me equals living behind ‘closed doors’, which equals feeling insecure because I never knew where I stood in relationships which stems from being detached. Not sure that makes sense but it’s what came to me so thought I’d share.

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Agreed.... I like Dr. Porges' take on this: that we don't need to co-regulate with other humans, but we can also co-regulate with pets... I think we are all wired differently and for some of us, too much human contact can be dysregulating... For others it's more regulating... We are all so diverse... Thanks for your feedback xx

[@amralaasaleh]

Dr. Porges - 1 Corporate Pharma - 0

[@mirabelavladulescu8517]

Dr.Porges theory is about to save our mental health and change the future of Medicine.

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Let's hope so! Warmest xx

[@Brancaalice]

So, all is good, but how can calibrate nervous system to do it work with efficacy? It seems it has three choice of mode to reach for, according to situation.

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Fight, flight, freeze, but also rest, digest, repair and heal. Lots of different states. It's the ability of the nervous system to fluently and appropriately go from one state to the other that determines the health of our nervous system. Regulating the nervous system through meditation, a healthy lifestyle, and somatic therapies can be very helpful. Good luck with it all! Warmest wishes xx

[@shahilagh]

you should ask him to speak about how people like himself might be able to feel safe in universities?academia completely took away the safety I had in me for many years ..I recall seeing my seniors and thinking why they r so low energy and sick .. later I realised why when I was in their position. academics like him talk about everyone s problem except their own problems

[@TheMindHealth360Show]

Good feedback. And yes academia can be a surprisingly cut-throat world. Thank you x

[@noellecuisine8912]

What a wonderful interview❤ Thank you so much.

[@paulmead5832]

God what a beautiful woman!