Good Life Project

How to Feel Safe, Secure & At Peace | Stephen Porges, Ph.D. & Seth Porges

Oct 23, 2023

Neuroscientist Stephen Porges and Seth Porges explore how our nervous system determines feelings of safety and connection in their podcast. They discuss the Polyvagal Theory, the role of the vagus nerve in social behavior, and strategies to create a sense of safety in an unsafe world. They also highlight the importance of shifting values, the impact of isolation, and the need for trusted social relationships. Ultimately, they emphasize the significance of feeling safe and secure for an easeful and joyful life.

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Positive social interaction activates the Vegas nerve and enhances feelings of safety.

Polyvagal Theory emphasizes that our subjective perception of safety influences our overall health.

Chronic unsafety can lead to addiction, thus treatment requires creating safe environments and relationships.

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The Importance of Positive Social Interaction for Feeling Safe

Positive social interaction is the most effective way to activate the Vegas nerve and make us feel safe and secure. When we engage in face-to-face conversations with people who make us feel safe, it activates the part of the Vegas nerve associated with feelings of safety. This creates a feedback loop where we become more expressive social beings, which further activates the Vegas and enhances our feelings of safety.

The Importance of Emotional Accessibility in Society

00:49

The Paradox of Polyvacal Information

01:33

Creating Safety and Accessibility

03:12

The Impact of Stress on Our Body and Health

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Introduction

4min

Unlocking Connection, Growth, and Well-Being

3min

Polyvagal Theory and the Importance of Feeling Safe

16min

The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Safety and Social Behavior

6min

Safety and the Nervous System

11min

Shifting Values, Isolation, and the Impact on Society

4min

The Importance of Feeling Safe and Secure

20min

The Importance of Feeling Safe and Secure

2min

Why do we sometimes feel unsafe or anxious for no reason? Neuroscientist Stephen Porges, Ph.D. shares how his groundbreaking polyvagal theory reveals the hidden workings of our nervous system. He and his son Seth Porges, explore in their new book Our Polyvagal World: How Safety and Trauma Change Us, how subjective feelings of safety versus danger shape our health, happiness and ability to connect.

Learn how becoming "neuroception architects" adept at transmitting cues of safety through our voice, face and presence can override default survival circuits - helping us consciously create environments that nurture true security.

You can find Stephen & Seth at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Dr. Jud Brewer about anxiety, safety, and habits.

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Good Life Project

How to Feel Safe, Secure & At Peace | Stephen Porges, Ph.D. & Seth Porges

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The Importance of Positive Social Interaction for Feeling Safe

The Role of the Polyvagal Theory in Understanding Safety and Threat

The Connection Between Safety and Addiction

The Importance of Broadcasting our Physiological State

The Impact of Perception and Projection on Safety

The Importance of Emotional Accessibility in Society

The Paradox of Polyvacal Information

Creating Safety and Accessibility

The Impact of Stress on Our Body and Health

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How to Feel Safe, Secure & At Peace | Stephen Porges, Ph.D. & Seth Porges

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The Importance of Positive Social Interaction for Feeling Safe

The Role of the Polyvagal Theory in Understanding Safety and Threat

The Connection Between Safety and Addiction

The Importance of Broadcasting our Physiological State

The Impact of Perception and Projection on Safety

The Importance of Emotional Accessibility in Society

The Paradox of Polyvacal Information

Creating Safety and Accessibility

The Impact of Stress on Our Body and Health

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