The Art of Accomplishment ‘WTF is a Nervous System?’ with Jonny Miller
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Feb 16, 2024 
Jonny Miller, host of the Curious Humans podcast and expert in Nervous System Mastery, discusses the profound impact our nervous system has on wellbeing. He explores polyvagal theory, explaining how our sympathetic and parasympathetic systems affect our emotions and stress management. Jonny shares the importance of breathwork for emotional regulation and the need for a supportive environment. His personal journey through grief highlights the power of meditation and adaptive practices in achieving emotional mastery and transformation.
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Nervous System as Lens
- The nervous system acts as a lens through which we interpret reality.
- Different nervous system states alter our experiences of ourselves, others, and the world.
Nervous System and Emotions
- The nervous system and emotional system are intertwined.
- Specific emotions correlate with different states like safety (ventral vagal), freeze (dorsal vagal), and anger (sympathetic).
Polyvagal Theory Overview
- Polyvagal theory describes three main nervous system branches: sympathetic, ventral vagal (parasympathetic), and dorsal vagal (parasympathetic).
- These states can blend and influence our responses to stress and connection.