#WiseGirl, Dr. Stephen Porges: Polyvagal Theory, Trauma, Safety/Intimacy...

In today's #WiseGirl video podcast, I talk with Dr. Stephen Porges, Distinguished University Scientist at the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University Bloomington and Research Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and author of The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulation.

His research has highlighted how our mammalian (human) autonomic nervous system controls the reactions and behaviors of people affected by a wide-range of traumatic experiences. We discuss safety, defensive reactions and deep listening, why texting too much isn't good for mammals, and what our physiology and traumas large and "small" have to tell us about our deepest selves, spirits, and connection with one another. We also discuss his "Safe and Sound Protocol" (SSP), which is now available for professional use.  

http://stephenporges.com/