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In this podcast I cover the latest research that links imbalance in the ventral vagus nerve (innervation of the head and neck) with chronic inflammation throughout the body. We know that most disease has inflammation at its core - anxiety, depression, arthritis, heart disease, and even auto-immunity are all linked to the imbalance of this important nerve of the autonomic (vegetative) nervous system.

Find out what you can do to rebalance your vagus and why this may be a vital non-drug tool in future medical treatment.
Check out the original article I mention here https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/aug/23/the-key-to-depression-obesity-alcoholism-and-more-why-the-vagus-nerve-is-so-exciting-to-scientists
Check out the Singing athlete on youTube for more info on manual vagal toning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6xwxfGTOhc

For more info on devices check out this article https://healthnews.com/longevity/biohacking/best-vagus-nerve-stimulation-device/
Note it doesn't mention the DENAS because this isn't just a vagal stimulator but an all round medical device. See https://denas-neurodens.com/


0:00 Intro and definitions
02:00 Vagal tone is usually low due to stressful lives
03:05 New research - mind body connection is at last proven
04:00 Non-drug treatment for epilepsy works for depression too!
05:50 Systemic effects because the vagus goes everywhere
07:00 Dorsal vagus goes to internal organs changing neurotransmitter balance
08:00 Vagal stimulation via electrical devices
09:00 Nerve dysfunction may relate to past experience
10:37 Manual techniques to rebalance - tapping, ear wiggling, humming, etc
12:40 Dive reflex - not vagal toning

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Uncover the psychological and physical issues behind comfort eating and learn how to start your journey to recovery with Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory, in the latest episode of Underground Confidence with Shelley Treacher.

In this episode, we look at ways to regulate the autonomic nervous system and how to start a journey of recovery from comfort eating. We discuss Stephen Porges’ polyvagal theory, provide a polyvagal exercise to kick in the parasympathetic response, and explore topics such as the difficulty of stopping eating, the psychological and physical issues behind it, the self-critic as the number one reason for comfort eating, and the inner child. We also talk about the physiology of triggering, the window of tolerance, and how to regulate the parasympathetic nervous system response.

Chapters
(0:00:02) - Regulating the Nervous System
(0:09:17) - Self Regulation and Comfort Eating Recovery

Chapter Summaries
(0:00:02) - Regulating the Nervous System (9 Minutes)
This episode focuses on ways to regulate the autonomic nervous system, which is split into the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. The sympathetic system is active when assessing threats, while the parasympathetic system is active when resting and digesting. Laughing, humming, singing, and dancing can all help to kick in the parasympathetic system and indicate that there is no danger. Stephen Porges's polyvagal theory is also discussed, and a polyvagal exercise is provided to help listeners get back into the parasympathetic response.

(0:09:17) - Self Regulation and Comfort Eating Recovery (6 Minutes)
Underground Confidence with Shelley Treacher' is discussing the topics of self-regulation, emotional eating, and how to start a journey of recovery from comfort eating. The episode provides an overview of the topics discussed throughout the year, such as the difficulty of stopping eating, the psychological and physical issues behind it, the self-critic as the number one reason for comfort eating, the inner child, and how to start having a good conversation with it. Additionally, the episode explains the physiology of triggering, the window of tolerance, and how to regulate the parasympathetic nervous system response.

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I’m joined by my functional nutrition colleague Christine Morgenstern Shin to discuss her insights on harmonizing the nervous system through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory. We typically use the terms “fight or flight” and “rest and digest” when discussing the autonomic nervous system, but psychiatrist and neuroscientist Stephen Porges has developed a theory that suggests that there is a third response. The Polyvagal Theory describes the hybrid state of activation and calming that plays a role in our social engagement abilities. In other words, the mind and body work together in response to social cues.

Christine breaks down what the Polyvagal Theory looks like in action and how the autonomic nervous system works almost like a ladder. She shares exercises to get started with exploring the Polyvagal Theory and ways to build awareness around your safety and danger cues. Christine also emphasizes the hope this theory has brought her in terms of her own trauma recovery and stress resiliency. Listen in to learn more about the Polyvagal Theory and how to incorporate it into your healing journey. 

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

Topics Covered:

• Christine’s battle with chronic illness and her naturopathic healing journey 
• An overview of Stephen Porges' research and development of the Polyvagal Theory
• The parallels between HeartMath and the Polyvagal Theory 
• Signs and signals that this would be an important theory to engage with
• Reframing the negative perception of crying and other natural tendencies 
• How Polyvagal Theory can help with collective healing 

Books on Polyvagal Theory by Stephen W. Porges:

• The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation 
• Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory: The Emergence of Polyvagal-Informed Therapies
• Polyvagal Safety: Attachment, Communication, Self-Regulation 

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• Join Christine's Private Community
• Sign up for Christine's Savvy Self Care: Mini Masterclass - June 20th, 5pm PST | 8 pm EST 
• Learn about Christine’s Signature Program: Radiant Lifestyle Reset 
• Download Christine’s Complimentary Stress Relief Guide – includes Bonus 3 Brains Guide

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• Christine's YouTube

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• Photography by Amy Boyle Photography
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In 1994 he proposed the Polyvagal Theory, a theory that links the evolution of the mammalian autonomic nervous system to social behavior.  This emphasizes the importance of physiological state in the expression of behavioral problems and psychiatric disorders.

The theory is leading to innovative treatments based on insights into the mechanisms mediating symptoms observed in several behavioral, psychiatric, and physical disorders.

Stephen is the creator of a music-based intervention, the Safe and Sound Protocol ™ , which currently is used by more than 1400 therapists to improve spontaneous social engagement, to reduce hearing sensitivities, to improve language processing and state regulation.

Also written by Stephen: The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe, (Norton, 2017) and co-editor of Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory: The Emergence of Polyvagal-Informed Therapies (Norton, 2018). 

Stephen is Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium.

In addition, he is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, and Professor Emeritus at both the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Maryland. 

He served as president of the Society for Psychophysiological Research and the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences and is a former recipient of a National Institute of Mental Health Research Scientist Development Award.

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Rob explores the nitty-gritty of what's going on in the nervous system when it comes to trauma. He talks about keeping chickens (you'll see why that's important soon), complex trauma,  Polyvagal Theory, the vagus nerves, the parasympathetic nervous system, and so much more! If you like science, check this episode out!

Rob is a psychotherapist who's been in the business of helping others for over 20 years. Beginning in his 20s, he became involved in personal meditative practice, went on to work in homeless shelters, and progressed to addiction and mental health counselling. Rob is a qualified Gestalt therapist and Somatic Experiencing practitioner who specialises in addressing trauma from a body-based lens.

You can find out more about Rob here.

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In this show Joost and Yonda speak with Deb Dana. Deb Dana is an American clinical social worker, therapist and consultant. Time ago she met Stephen Porges, founder of polyvagal theory. It is her mission to translate the meaning of polyvagal theory in the room of the trauma therapist.
Polyvagal theory is seen as the neurobiological theory about safety and connection. It explains how our nervous system deals with signals of safety and danger, and in what ways this can be expressed. Deb Dana tells about this fascinating theory, and how it can help in the proces of recovery from PTSD.
The interview is in English.

In deze show spreken Joost en Yonda met Deb Dana. Deb Dana is een Amerikaanse klinisch maatschappelijk werker, therapeut en consultant. Enige tijd geleden ontmoette ze Stephen Porges, grondlegger van de polyvagaal theorie. Het is haar missie om de betekenis van polyvagaal theorie te vertalen naar de kamer van de traumatherapeut.
Polyvagaal theorie wordt gezien als de neurobiologische theorie over veiligheid en verbinding. Het legt uit hoe ons zenuwstelsel omgaat met signalen van veiligheid en gevaar en op welke manieren dit tot uiting kan komen. Deb Dana vertelt over deze fascinerende theorie en hoe deze kan helpen bij het herstelproces van PTSS.
Het interview is in het Engels.

How do you prevent trauma in your kids, when you are suffering from trauma yourself?

Basically everyone who survives childhood has little ‘t’ traumas, but exactly how much those traumas effect you determines where you have memories or whether you have complex ptsd.  In this in-depth episode, Augustine Colebrook and Kesha Chiappinelli speak with Licensed Professional Councelor and psychotherapist specializing in treating trauma to arm parents who have themselves experienced trauma with tools to know how to decrease the likelyhood of passing on the trauma.

 Show Resources
-Dr. Bruce Perry
-ACEs study
-Resilience study in regards to ACEs
-John & Julie Gottman
-Stephen Porges polyvagal response
-Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk
-EMDRIA.org
-Richard Grannon
-The Crappy Childhood Trauma

Our guest today is with Swami Dayananda or as she’s known today, Ani Pema, a Tibetan Buddhist nun. And we’re your hosts Marc Ketchel and Larry Holmes.

Swamiji currently resides in Chiang Mai, Thailand, but has spent decades living and traveling in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Thailand. She is a direct disciple of Swami Muktananda, the Shaktipat (or Direct Transmission) Master, and spent the last 12 years of his life with him as he traveled the world initiating thousands into the Way of the Siddhas or Perfect Masters. 

After Muktananda’s passing she eventually found resonance with Tibetan Buddhism and was initiated into a monastic order as a nun in 2001 in Bhutan. 

Our conversation covers the full spectrum of her spiritual work in many yogic disciplines and spiritual traditions as well as the convergence of Transpersonal Psychology as taught by Jungian professors prominent at the time. 

In our conversation, we discuss her investigations and study of the effects of multigenerational trauma in spiritual practice and awakening. We explore the understanding of Shaktipat and subsequent Kundalini unfoldment. She shares with us what she feels is the most important understanding gleaned from the 50 years of her practice, what she calls embodied humanity. 

We discuss her discoveries through deep spiritual work in two of the greatest direct transmission lineages in modern spirituality.  Her wisdom and insights are rare and completely applicable to our current times. 

We hope you enjoy this conversation. 

For Show Notes and to directly contact our hosts, visit their respective websites:

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https://larryholmespracticalwisdom.com/ – For All Episodes and to contact Larry directly and review his consulting and coaching services.

For most of us, falling in love with the absolute wonder of being alive is a distant dream.  Nonetheless, changing how we feel is the goal of most self-help courses, a great deal of therapy and most of the routes that lead to alcohol and drug abuse.
Suppose we could do it intelligently, with a generosity-of-spirit that allows us really to fall in love with the act of living.  So that each moment of life becomes a wonder, however it is lived?
In this final podcast of series 1, we take a look at this ultimate sticking point in our society. For many of us, feeling just isn’t safe and feeling good is either self-indulgence or self delusion.  Or at least, that’s what we’ve programmed ourselves to believe.

But imagine a world where everyone was in love with living every moment of the day. Where we knew as a felt sense, that life was inspiring, and there to be explored. Where the magic of the days touched every interaction with ourselves, other people and the world around us.

None of this is impossible. Childhood trauma notwithstanding, we do have the ability to choose how we feel, moment by moment, hour by hour, day by day. I can open to the things that make my heart grow – or I can recycle the things that make it shrink. (With the coda that for some of us, our history of trauma is too great and we are hijacked by the impact of that on our bodies – therapy is a key resource and one to be used if at all possible.)

For most of us, though, we let our default feelings define the tenor and thread and weave of our lives. And we don’t have to. In fact, we need not to do this for any longer than we can help.

In this podcast, we explore the ways we can shift out of our defaults to something that lets us flourish. Because the world needs nothing less from us now.

Jonathan Haidt - the Righteous Mind   https://www.amazon.co.uk/Righteous-Mind-Divided-Politics-Religion/dp/0141039167/ref=sr_1_1

Bessel van der Kolk - The Body Keeps Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma  https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00IICN1F8/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

Peter Levine: In an Unspoken Voice: how the body releases trauma and restores goodness   https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009BVWRLO/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2

Stephen Porges: Polyvagal theory: https://www.stephenporges.com

Jonathan Franzen - What if we stopped pretending? https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/what-if-we-stopped-pretending

Jem Bendell - Deep Adaptation: http://www.lifeworth.com/deepadaptation.pdf

Rupert Read: This Civilisation is Finished: https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Civilisation-Finished-Conversations-Empire/dp/0994282834/ref=sr_1_1

Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist from California. In his practice, Justin has noticed how trauma has been a constant underlying factor with nearly everyone he has worked with since 2008 - in the public schools, county outpatient clinics, group homes, foster care, juvenile halls and more.  Trauma has become the core focus of his professional development, especially the Polyvagal Theory.
Justin also created the podcast along with Mercedes another LMFT, called the Polyvagal Podcast, which he helps educate and assist people in their journey of becoming unstuck, in a way that is easy to understand and utilize.

Topics Covered:

• What the polyvagal theory is and how it applies to your healing journey
• Trauma explained
• Stuck not broken and what this means
• Cues of safety, cues of danger
• Neuroception
• Vagal break
• Co-regulation
• Overeating through the polyvagal lens
• GI issues, gut dysbiosis related to nervous system health and past trauma history
• Psychedelics and ayahuasca through the polyvagal lens and healing
• How to know when you are healing emotional trauma and making progress
• How to improve resilience, optimism and regulate the nervous system through neural exercises- Social engagement, Chanting, Singing, Wind instruments, Slow exhales, resonate breathing to improve HRV, Meditation, Melodic music, Play- a portal that brings people out of hyperactiveness, fear of stillness, and into a hybrid of ventral vagal and sympathetic-holding hands together- mobilization with safety, Psychedelics- to help see the world differently through another perspective, to see the possibilities when it would otherwise be difficult to
• Role of a therapist in navigating trauma

Connect with Justin:

• https://www.justinlmft.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/justinlmft/
• https://www.justinlmft.com/podcast

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