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How to Feel Safe, Secure & At Peace | Stephen Porges, Ph.D. & Seth Porges
Good Life Project
Understanding the Role of the Vagus Nerve and Safety
The vagus nerve, through its journey in the brainstem, plays a crucial role in regulating the heart and broadcasting our visceral state through our voice and face, enabling mammals to signal their state of safety to others. The ventral vagus controls organs above the diaphragm and is linked to social behavior, while the dorsal vagus, activated in threat, is associated with symptoms of severe trauma. This understanding can be observed in the interaction between a crying baby and its mother, where the mother's prosodic voice helps pacify the baby.
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