The Autonomic Nervous system acts primarily unconsciously. It's components include the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS), the Sympathetic Nervous System and the Enteric Nervous System.
In today's episode, we discuss all things regarding the Parasympathetic Nervous System. The PNS controls the "rest and digest" reactions, IE salivation sexual arousal, dig ... Show More
Jul 7
Ep 232- What High Performers Do Differently
In this episode, we explore what truly sets high performers apart. It's not just their ambition or discipline, but their ability to consistently prioritise their health, even when their schedules are packed. Successful people understand that there’s no value in building a thrivin ... Show More
7m 51s
Jun 30
Ep 231- Rest Days Aren't Lazy Days
In this rewind episode, we’re diving into something that often gets overlooked but plays a huge role in your progress: rest. Whether you’re an athlete, someone deep into their training routine, or just trying to stay consistent, rest isn’t something you earn after working hard. I ... Show More
10m 45s
Jun 23
Ep 230 - Facing the Hidden Costs of Change: Why You’re Not Broken, Your Expectations Are.
In today's episode, we explore the hidden costs of personal growth and change. We discuss the unrealistic expectations shaped by social media, the value of embracing discomfort and the importance of honesty and self-awareness in the process. We reflect on how accountability drive ... Show More
1 h
Feb 2022
Become an Active Operator of Your Nervous System | Deb Dana
We don’t think about it this way, but as we move through the day, the various moods we inhabit — excitement, engagement, aggression, fear, dejection — they’re all dictated by, or correlated with, our nervous system, or to be specific, our autonomic nervous system. The guest for t ... Show More
59m 7s
Nov 2023
Become an Active Operator of Your Nervous System | Deb Dana
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Practical tools for regulating your nervous system in stressful times. Deb Dana is a licensed clinical social worker, clinician, and consultant who special ... Show More
58m 23s
Aug 2022
51 - Introduction to the Nervous System ft. Dana Doswell
Ever feel like everything is just a little too much and that you feel more sensitive than most people? Or that you are either hyper stressed out, with 101 things on your to-do list that all need to be done at once? Or, alternatively, do you not feel much at all? Are you lethargic ... Show More
59m 32s
Oct 2023
AP 541: REGULATION 101: What Your Nervous System Has To Do With Your Emotions (AKA: Information that Literally Changed my Life)
Even if you never had the exact word to describe it, I am sure you have found yourself overwhelmed, overstimulated, or overreactive, and ultimately you were dysregulated. Being in a regulated state allows us to respond to situations with calm and intention, while dysregulation ca ... Show More
48m 36s
Jan 2022
#188: The Nervous System Explained with Sarah Baldwin
Themes: Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, Trauma, Nervous System Regulation, Relationships
Summary:
Sarah Baldwin is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Trauma Coach trained in Polyvagal interventions and on the training team at the Polyvagal Institute. She specializes ... Show More
1h 15m
Apr 2023
#62: Understanding Your Nervous System with Sarah Baldwin
In today's episode, I'm speaking with Sarah Baldwin - a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Trauma Coach who is trained in Polyvagal interventions and is on the training team at the Polyvagal Institute. Sarah specialises in somatic trauma healing, attachment work, par ... Show More
55m 5s