Finally, a look at the oldest branch of the Autonomic Nervous System as noted in the Polyvagal theory – the Dorsal Vagal Complex, the sub-system in us that is more akin to older, slower, less engaged critters on the family tree. This is a rambling look at a unique part of our biological heritage that has
I needed to step sideways of the review of the polyvagal theory layout and organization of the ANS and go with a topical concern right now while wildfires are back in my area. It’s an interesting opportunity to consider where we place our attention and what we focus on when we encounter repetitive dangerous events.
Continuing on with a little series on the Autonomic Nervous System from a Polyvagal perspective – this time focusing on the Ergotropic (mobilization) system, commonly known as the Sympathetic Nervous System. News…I’m letting go of the mini-series format. These podcasts are going back to the chat chatty pattern. I guess that’s why this podcast is
2nd in a group of mini-episodes that are supposed to be limited to 5 minutes. Go figure, this one on the basics of the anatomy associated to the Ventral Vagal Complex broke the rules and comes in at 12 minutes. So it goes. Show Notes Page with with additional commentary. Many of us think of the Polyvagal
The first of an unknown number of mini-episodes from Twig’s SE Reflections. This one on a hopefully unnecessary worry of creating an intellectual cultural bias favoring the pro-social or Ventral Vagal stance at the cost of excluding (and stigmatizing?) those who don’t have or want it. Show Notes Page with with additional commentary. [Note: I’m