Elisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness, returns this week and joins me as we unpack what hypo and hyper vigilance is, trauma response, and dealing with a dysregulated nervous system. I also share how working with Elisabeth has changed my life and my experience with having a threatened nervous system.
In this episode, I share:
- [00:19] How working with Elisabeth changed my life for the better
- [2:41] Elisabeth explains Hyper Vigilance
- [4:06] How your job can make you feel threatened & stressed
- [5:11] Elisabeth explains Hypo Vigilance
- [7:20] Elisabeth explains Trauma response
- [8:30] Our brains primary purpose is survival
- [10:09] A dysregulated nervous system leads to disease
- [12:01] Uncertainty is the most threatening thing for our brain
- [14:47] Elisabeth & I talk about our experiences dealing with a threatened nervous system
- [16:56] Applied neurology is training your nervous system to be more resilient
- [19:35] Elisabeth explains the Vagus nerve
- [21:41] Elisabeth talks about Polyvagal Theory
- [22:32] Ventral Vagal State
- [23:44] Your visual system & eye training
- [28:16] Parasympathetic and Sympathetic nervous system
- [29:37] Cell replication, DNA is damaged by trauma
- [29:54] Healing racism
- [33:24] The fear of sharing your shame
- [36:12] Neuroscience is the science of hope
Resources From This Episode:
Work with Elisabeth
25% OFF Your First Month’s Membership at Brain Based Wellness
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Get your free morning practice with Elisabeth HERE
You’ll get 2-3 applied neuro drills and 1 somatic meditation
Work with Jennifer
25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE
“My Grandmother’s Hands” by Resmaa Menakem
“Polyvagal Theory” by Dr. Stephen Porges
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