Polyvagal Theory w/Deb Dana

The Transforming Anxiety Podcast

I have a wonderful guest for you today. I am SO excited for this episode of ​The Transforming Anxiety Podcast​.

Honestly, this one isn't optional. This work isn't a "nice to have" kind of thing.

I don't think I can overstate how important ​polyvagal theory​ is in the world of transforming anxiety. These principles give us a how-to guide in befriending our nervous systems and, therefore, a shortcut directly into slowing down the fight-or-flight stress response and leaning towards the rest-and-digest relaxation response.

There are many tools and practices out there: thought work, meditation, yoga, breath work, somatic tools, etc. that give us a way inside, a way to sit, a way to cultivate awareness and compassion and steadiness.

And really, polyvagal theory is the science-backed scaffolding that shows you how and why those other practices are so effective. They all have elements of this theory embedded in them and use our nervous system in various ways to create, well, freedom.

​Join me for this great conversation with Deb where we explore​:

• The 3 elements of well-being
• The 3 main principles of polyvagal theory
• Resilience
• Listening
• The pathways of connection
• And why we're not *supposed* to live our lives feeling happy all the time, always comfortable and at ease

I'll see you there...

Full show notes + a video of our conversation are located at: www.kellyhanlinmccormick.com/podcast/235

To find out more about Deb Dana, visit https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/

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