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The Podcast that teaches you about your nervous system, how trauma gets stored in the body and what you can do to heal.
With Elisabeth Kristof & Jennifer Wallace
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A WonderJunkie is someone who is passionately curious and has an insatiable appetite for learning. Curiosity and wonder lead to an infinite path of discovery. I created this podcast to share my love for learning, sharing and connecting. We live in an extraordinary time where technology enables us to learn and connect like never before. Join me on the journey as we learn from the hearts and minds of others. Open your mind, stay curious and enjoy the ride!
Hosted by Ryan Anderson
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Wired for Connection is a podcast devoted to sharing information about Polyvagal Theory and the vagus nerve, in service of our mission to optimize the human experience by creating a safe and connected world. We highlight guests who share more information on the role the vagus nerve plays in our mental and physical health, alongside stories about their experience with their nervous systems in navigating relatable human experiences. This podcast is hosted by Polyvagal Institute, an international non-profit organization. Learn more about PVI on our website at www.polyvagalinstitute.org.
A Polyvagal Institute
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Join Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, author, and survivor Britt Piper as she guides you through what it truly means to heal through the body. Known as @healwithbritt across social media, Britt’s mission is to help you come home to yourself using nervous system science, somatic tools, and lived experience. After losing her brother in high school and surviving an assault in her early twenties, Britt spent years searching for answers. What finally brought her lasting healing was reconnecting with her body, and now she’s here to walk alongside you on your journey. The Body-First Healing Podcast is an honest, grounded space to explore somatic healing, trauma recovery, and nervous system regulation. Expect unfiltered solo episodes, vulnerable shares, and powerful conversations with experts and everyday people alike. Whether you’re deep in trauma work or just beginning to listen to your body’s wisdom: this space is for you. Tune in every Wednesday for a healing journey that meets you right where you are.
Author: Britt Piper
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#1 New York Times bestseller “Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society.” —Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times bestseller Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores innovative treatments—from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga—that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain’s natural neuroplasticity. Based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal—and offers new hope for reclaiming lives. Cover image: © 2020 Succession H. Matisse / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York Courtesty of the Archives Henri Matisse, All rights reserved.
The Body Keeps The Score
By Bessel Van Der Kolk MD
Discover the body’s innate power to heal from trauma—the classic, life-changing guide to trauma recovery from the creator of Somatic Experiencing® (SE) Unraveling trauma in body, brain, and spirit—a revolution in treatment and beloved global bestseller In In an Unspoken Voice, renowned trauma expert Peter A. Levine, PhD, reveals how the body holds the key to recovering from complex trauma and experiences that overwhelm our nervous systems, from adverse childhood experiences to PTSD . Drawing on decades of clinical practice, personal stories, case studies, and trauma science, Dr. Levine shows that trauma can be healed—if we can learn to listen to our bodies’ innate, unspoken wisdom. Through vivid accounts—from his own near-fatal accident to the journeys of clients grappling with their own traumas and scars—you’ll learn how our nervous systems respond to threat; why trauma can leave us “stuck” in fear and numbness; and, most importantly, how to restore resilience and heal toward empowered, mind-body wholeness. This book explains: How shaking, trembling, and instinctive movements are essential embodied responses—and can help us release trauma safely and effectively The biological “map” of flight, flight, freeze, and collapse—and how to break free from paralyzing experiences of fear and trauma Practical steps and evidence-based exercises to help you gently discharge survival energy How to reawaken your natural capacity for self-regulation The SIBAM—Sensation, Image, Behavior, Affect, and Meaning—model for integrating fragmented experiences Real-life wisdom and insights from case studies of survivors In an Unspoken Voice is a compassionate, deeply human, and revelatory look at trauma and what it takes to heal—and shows you that you already have the embodied tools and wisdom to do so.
In An Unspoken Voice
By Peter A. Levine Ph.D.
The classic, life-changing guide to trauma recovery—tap into your body’s innate ability to heal, from the creator of Somatic Experiencing® (SE) For anyone seeking body-based tools to heal from trauma—like complex PTSD, developmental trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and more For nearly three decades, Waking the Tiger has reshaped how we think about—and heal from—trauma. Dr. Peter A. Levine, the visionary behind Somatic Experiencing® (SE), introduced a revolutionary concept: trauma is not a flaw, but a natural process that, when properly supported, can help us self-regulate and lead to profound healing. Dr. Levine invites us back into the natural intelligence of our body, showing how we can use the model of animals in the wild to understand—and rediscover—our own innate ability to heal from trauma. Animals frequently experience events that threaten their lives, safety, and kin—yet they don’t suffer from trauma in the same ways that we do. Instead, they instinctively respond to life-or-death situations by releasing survival energy. When we don’t process our own fight-flight-or-freeze hormones, we can stay “stuck,” locked into a trauma response that can wreak havoc on our bodies, lives, decision-making, and relationships. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Dr. Levine shows: • How to regulate our nervous systems and transform personal trauma • Practical, embodied exercises to help trauma move through our bodies before it takes root • How early life experiences can rewire our fight-or-flight responses later in life • The ways that trauma lives in the body, even when we think our minds and memories are “supposed to” move on • Indigenous approaches for processing traumatic events • Trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive parenting techniques • How to administer “emotional first-aid” after an accident When we don’t have the tools or the psychological safety to complete our natural, hardwired responses to traumatic events, we can unintentionally perpetuate patterns like avoidance, hypervigilance, mood issues, substance abuse, helplessness, or dysregulation. By learning to rewire our body's own healing capabilities, we can honor ourselves as “living, feeling, knowing” beings—and restore our holistic balance and body-mind wellness.
Walking The Tiger
By Peter A. Levine Ph.D
Designed for psychotherapists and their clients, Peter Levine's latest best-seller continues his groundbreaking exploration of the central role of the body in processing—and healing—trauma. With foreword by Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score In Trauma and Memory, bestselling author Dr. Peter Levine (creator of the Somatic Experiencing approach) tackles one of the most difficult and controversial questions of PTSD/trauma therapy: Can we trust our memories? While some argue that traumatic memories are unreliable and not useful, others insist that we absolutely must rely on memory to make sense of past experience. Building on his 45 years of successful treatment of trauma and utilizing case studies from his own practice, Dr. Levine suggests that there are elements of truth in both camps. While acknowledging that memory can be trusted, he argues that the only truly useful memories are those that might initially seem to be the least reliable: memories stored in the body and not necessarily accessible by our conscious mind. While much work has been done in the field of trauma studies to address "explicit" traumatic memories in the brain (such as intrusive thoughts or flashbacks), much less attention has been paid to how the body itself stores "implicit" memory, and how much of what we think of as "memory" actually comes to us through our (often unconsciously accessed) felt sense. By learning how to better understand this complex interplay of past and present, brain and body, we can adjust our relationship to past trauma and move into a more balanced, relaxed state of being. Written for trauma sufferers as well as mental health care practitioners, Trauma and Memory is a groundbreaking look at how memory is constructed and how influential memories are on our present state of being.
Trauma and Memory
By Peter A. Levine Ph.D.
Unlock the Power of Mind-Body Healing: The Somatic Therapy Workbook If you're struggling with the devastating impacts of trauma, complex PTSD, dissociation, or overwhelming stress, this somatic therapy workbook is the key to unleashing your innate healing potential. Through a mindful exploration of somatic exercises and the mind-body connection, you'll embark on a transformative journey to resolve deep-rooted trauma and reclaim your wholeness. The Integrative Approach for Holistic Trauma Recovery: Master somatic awareness through guided exercises that help you tune into your body's wisdom and release stored tension and stress. Integrate mindfulness and self-compassion practices to remain grounded, regulate emotions, and nurture a loving relationship with yourself. Engage in therapeutic tremoring, trauma-sensitive yoga, and other cutting-edge somatic techniques to complete instinctive trauma responses and transform pain into profound growth. This comprehensive somatic psychotherapy toolbox combines the power of neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and ancient wisdom to provide a truly integrative healing experience tailored to your unique needs. Experience Measurable Progress with Innovative Tools: Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback (HRVB) to track your nervous system regulation and resilience-building with quantifiable data. The Scale of Body Connection framework guides you through 4 transformative stages - from basic body awareness to deep psychosomatic processing and profound embodiment. Whether you're a trauma survivor, struggle with anxiety, depression, or simply long to feel at home in your body, this workbook empowers you with structured yet intuitive practices. Integrate daily somatic exercises seamlessly into your lifestyle and watch as you cultivate unshakable resilience, liberate yourself from past burdens, and step into your highest potential. Invest in this powerful somatic therapy workbook today and embark on a life-changing journey of mind-body healing, inner peace, and reclaimed vitality. The path to wholeness awaits. Table of Contents: 1. The Mind-Body Connection -The Role of the Nervous System 2. Regulating Your Nervous System - Understanding the Polyvagal Theory 3. Mindfulness and Body Awareness 4. The Role of Interoception - Understanding Interoception 5. Cultivating Presence and Attunement - Exploring Sensations in the Body 6. Breath Awareness and Regulation 7. Mapping Your Body's Wisdom - Understanding the Somagram 8. The Joy of Movement - The Role of Movement in Somatic Therapy 9. Aligning with Your Authentic Self - The Connection Between Posture and Emotion 10. Embodying Your Boundaries 11. Working with Body Armor and Chronic Tension 13. Befriending Your Shame - Understanding the Somatic Experience of Shame 14. Navigating Arousal and Overwhelm Tolerance 15. Working with Dissociation 16. Trauma Healing Through the Body 17. Cultivating Radical Self-Compassion 18. The Role of Creativity and Play 19. Designing Your Personalized Somatic Practice 20. Embodying Your Resilience With foreword by Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score In Trauma and Memory, bestselling author Dr. Peter Levine (creator of the Somatic Experiencing approach) tackles one of the most difficult and controversial questions of PTSD/trauma therapy: Can we trust our memories? While some argue that traumatic memories are unreliable and not useful, others insist that we absolutely must rely on memory to make sense of past experience. Building on his 45 years of successful treatment of trauma and utilizing case studies from his own practice, Dr. Levine suggests that there are elements of truth in both camps. While acknowledging that memory can be trusted, he argues that the only truly useful memories are those that might initially seem to be the least reliable: memories stored in the body and not necessarily accessible by our conscious mind. While much work has been done in the field of trauma studies to address "explicit" traumatic memories in the brain (such as intrusive thoughts or flashbacks), much less attention has been paid to how the body itself stores "implicit" memory, and how much of what we think of as "memory" actually comes to us through our (often unconsciously accessed) felt sense. By learning how to better understand this complex interplay of past and present, brain and body, we can adjust our relationship to past trauma and move into a more balanced, relaxed state of being. Written for trauma sufferers as well as mental health care practitioners, Trauma and Memory is a groundbreaking look at how memory is constructed and how influential memories are on our present state of being.
Somatic Therapy Workbook
By Yevhenii Lozovyi
“In this lively, well-written book, Britt Frank adds her compelling voice to this movement toward listening to rather than avoiding or fighting with what is making you stuck." —Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, creator of Internal Family Systems and author of No Bad Parts "You might just replace that stack of self-help books on your bedside table with this one essential guide.” —Arielle Schwartz, PhD, author of The Complex PTSD Workbook and The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook A research-based tool kit for moving past what’s holding you back—in life, in love, and in work. We all experience stuckness in our lives. We feel stuck in our relationships, career paths, body struggles, addiction issues, and more. Many of us know what we need to do to move forward—but find ourselves unable to take the leap to make it happen. And then we blame and shame ourselves, and stay in a loop of self-doubt that goes nowhere. The good news is you’re not lazy, crazy, or unmotivated. In this empowering and action-oriented guide, you’ll discover why we can’t think our way forward—and how to break through what’s holding us back. Using an eclectic approach and a customizable plan that’s as direct or as deep as you want, this life-changing guide empowers you to: break old habits and patterns gain perspective on pain and trauma from the past free yourself from the torturous “why” questions take control of your choices to create the life you want Bringing together research-backed solutions that range from shadow work to reparenting, embodied healing, and other clinical practices, along with empowering personal stories, this book is a hands-on road map for moving forward with purpose, confidence, and the freedom to become who you’re truly meant to be.
The Science Of Stuck
By Britt Frank LSCSW
Discover your body’s neural pathways to calmness, safety, and connection. An intense conversation, a spat with a partner, or even an obnoxious tweet―these situations aren’t life-or-death, yet we often react as if they are. That’s because our bodies treat most perceived threats the same way. Yet one approach has proven to be incredibly effective in training our nervous system to stop overreacting and start responding to the world with greater safety and ease: Polyvagal Theory. In Anchored, expert teacher Deb Dana shares a down-to-earth presentation of Polyvagal Theory, then brings the science to life with practical, everyday ways to transform your relationship with your body. Using field-tested techniques, Dana helps you master the skills to become more aware of your nervous system moment to moment―and change the way you respond to the great and small challenges of life. Here, you’ll explore: • Polyvagal Theory―get to know the biology and function of your vagus nerve, the highway of the nervous system • Befriending Your Nervous System―attune to what’s going on in your body by developing your “neuroception” • Using Your Vagal Brake―discover key techniques to consciously regulate the intensity of your emotions • Connection and Protection―learn to recognize and influence your internal cues for safety and danger • Your Social Engagement System―find ways to create nourishing relationships with others and the world around you • Practices and guidance to gently shape your nervous system for greater resilience, intuition, safety, and wonder Through guided imagery, meditation, self-inquiry, and more, Anchored offers a practical user’s manual for moving from a place of fear and panic into a grounded space of balance and confidence. “Once we know how our nervous system works, we can work with it,” teaches Deb Dana. “We can learn to access an embodied, biological resource that is always present, available, and there to guide us toward well-being.”
Anchored
By Deb DanaLCSW
From a pioneer in the field of mental health comes a groundbreaking book on the healing power of "mindsight," the potent skill that allows you to make positive changes in your brain–and in your life. Foreword by Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence Is there a memory that torments you, or an irrational fear you can't shake? Do you sometimes become unreasonably angry or upset and find it hard to calm down? Do you ever wonder why you can't stop behaving the way you do, no matter how hard you try? Are you and your child (or parent, partner, or boss) locked in a seemingly inevitable pattern of conflict? What if you could escape traps like these and live a fuller, richer, happier life? This isn't mere speculation but the result of twenty-five years of careful hands-on clinical work by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. A Harvard-trained physician, Dr. Siegel is one of the revolutionary global innovators in the integration of brain science into the practice of psychotherapy. Using case histories from his practice, he shows how, by following the proper steps, nearly everyone can learn how to focus their attention on the internal world of the mind in a way that will literally change the wiring and architecture of their brain. Through his synthesis of a broad range of scientific research with applications to everyday life, Dr. Siegel has developed novel approaches that have helped hundreds of patients. And now he has written the first book that will help all of us understand the potential we have to create our own lives. Showing us mindsight in action, Dr. Siegel describes a sixteen-year-old boy with bipolar disorder who uses meditation and other techniques instead of drugs to calm the emotional storms that made him suicidal a woman paralyzed by anxiety, who uses mindsight to discover, in an unconscious memory of a childhood accident, the source of her dread a physician–the author himself–who pays attention to his intuition, which he experiences as a "vague, uneasy feeling in my belly, a gnawing restlessness in my heart and my gut," and tracks down a patient who could have gone deaf because of an inaccurately written prescription for an ear infection a twelve-year-old girl with OCD who learns a meditation that is "like watching myself from outside myself" and, using a form of internal dialogue, is able to stop the compulsive behaviors that have been tormenting her These and many other extraordinary stories illustrate how mindsight can help us master our emotions, heal our relationships, and reach our fullest potential.
Mindsight
By Daniel J. Siegel, MD
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