Braving the Elements Podcast with Tracy James
S3E7: Deb Dana on Befriending Your Nervous System with Polyvagal Theory
Apr 28, 2023
Deb Dana, clinician and author, discusses Polyvagal Theory for navigating the nervous system. Topics include understanding biological states, co-regulation in relationships, repairing ruptures, and strategies for self-regulation through conscious decision-making.
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Quick takeaways
- Polyvagal theory explains the autonomic nervous system with neuroception, hierarchy, and co-regulation guiding safety and engagement.
- Repairing relationship ruptures involves identifying states, making repairs from regulated space, and transforming dysregulated responses for healthier connections.
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Understanding Polyvagal Theory
Polyvagal theory explains the autonomic nervous system with three organizing principles: neuroception, hierarchy, and co-regulation. Neuroception involves three pathways: inside, outside, and between nervous systems. These pathways determine safety or danger for engagement. Hierarchy describes movement through safety, fight or flight, and collapse states. Ventral is the ideal state of safety, connection, and organization. Regulating between these states influences overall well-being and connection.
