Have you ever wondered why we get hangry or car sick? It happens when our sensory system gets dysregulated. For some people, this happens all the time and can be debilitating to their life. On today’s episode, occupational therapist Virginia Spielmann breaks down the challenges of navigating our world for people with sensory processing disorder. Plus, retire ... Show More
Aug 21
Revisiting: Why You're Breathing Wrong, and How to Fix It
Chronic disease, anxiety, ADHD, and even the shape of a person's face could be consequences of dysfunctional breathing. And most of us, it turns out, are doing it wrong – but it’s never too late to fix it. Sanjay sits down with journalist James Nestor to discuss the fifth anniver ... Show More
30m 16s
Aug 7
Your Checklist for Medical Care Abroad
More Americans are traveling abroad for medical care. Sanjay talks with Harvard Law professor Glenn Cohen about vetting providers, understanding risks and asking the right questions, plus a practical checklist for navigating the process. Harvard Law Bulletin, “Patient Without Bor ... Show More
30m 33s
Oct 2024
Understanding Why You’re Stuck: Using Polyvagal Theory to Unlock the Life You Desire
<p>In this episode, Sarah takes you through the different states in your Autonomic Nervous System, likening it to a special ops team constantly working to protect you. She explains how, through a process called neuroception, the system is constantly monitoring for internal and ex ... Show More
1h 13m
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
56m 32s
<p>Are you overstimulated girl? Are you stressed out? Do you feel sensory overload 24 seven?</p><p>
We're all just overstimulated at different levels, depending on the day, the week, the month.</p><p><br></p><p>Today I'm going to talk about a framework or idea to keep in mind whe ... Show More
