Stuck Not Broken
Stuck Not Broken is the first podcast built on clearly teaching the Polyvagal Theory and applying it to your trauma recovery process. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist that makes the science of connection easily understood and accessible to anyone. He created the Polyvagal Trauma Relief System and is the author of Trauma & The Polyvagal Paradigm. (Justin Sunseri, LMFT99147)
Intimacy: Another Polyvagal Mixed State?
Intimacy, fawn, and appeasement were added to the Polyvagal Theory as mixed states. But are they? Should we take the context more into account before calling intimacy a mixed state? What happens to the states when they involve being alone or being with someone?Our Polyvagal World Amazon Affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3RHq1p8 (I get a portion of the sale at no extra cost to you)National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline …
Is "Our Polyvagal World" Worth Buying? - a Book Review
Our Polyvagal World is overall worth owning, especially at $14 from Amazon.Buy the book here (portion of sale goes to me at no extra cost to you) - https://amzn.to/3rr9YBa Total Access Membership of trauma recovery courses and community - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccessFree ebook, "Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm" when you sign up for my email list - https://www.justinlmft.com/booksNational Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386<...
Fawn and Appeasement: Actual Mixed States or Something Else?
Are the new Polyvagal Theory mixed states of fawn and appeasement better understood as mixed states or behavioral adaptations?Trauma recovery System of courses and community - https://www.justinlmft.com/totallaccessFree ebook, "Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm" when you sign up for my email list - https://www.justinlmft.com/booksNational Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741Call...
Comply to Survive: Fawn and the Polyvagal Theory
Fawn has officially been added to the growing list of Polyvagal Theory mixed states. I’ll explain fawning and how the theory interprets it to deepen your understanding of the Polyvagal Theory.Trauma recovery System of courses and community - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess Order Dr Porges’ NEW book - Our Polyvagal World - through this Amazon affiliate link. I get a portion of the sale at no extra cost to you - https://amzn.to/47UIxjV Free ebook, "Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm" when you sign up …
Connect to Survive: Appeasement Replaces Stockholm Syndrome via Polyvagal Theory
Appeasement has replaced the outdated understanding of "Stockholm Syndrome," as described by the Polyvagal Theory. Learn what appeasement is and how it acts as a survival mechanism when one is under life threat.Order Dr Porges’ NEW book - Our Polyvagal World - through this Amazon affiliate link. I get a portion of the sale at no extra cost to you - https://amzn.to/47UIxjV Appeasement: Replacing Stockholm Syndrome - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9858395/When Agreement is Not Consent - https://medium.com/rae-x-nkem/when-agreement-is-not-consent-118e8d2f2...
Dr Stephen Porges: Polyvagal Theory Updates & Critiques (2023)
Dr. Stephen Porges addresses critiques of the Polyvagal Theory, new mixed states (fawn, appease, intimacy), and "stimulating the vagus nerve." He also discusses his new book, Our Polyvagal World, and his newest academic paper, the Vagal Paradox: a Polyvagal Solution.Order Dr Porges’ NEW book - Our Polyvagal World - through this Amazon affiliate link. I get a portion of the sale at no extra cost to you - https://amzn.to/47UIxjV SNB: Total Access - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess Polyvagal Trauma Relief System - https://www.justinlmft.com/traumarelief …
Time: the Uncomfortable Truth
Today will end. In this episode, I cover a heavy topic - time. I want to add a bit of urgency to your self-improvement or trauma recovery process. Don't listen if this is too heavy a topic for you.Total Access Membership - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccessFree ebook, "Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm" when you sign up for my email list - https://www.justinlmft.com/booksNational Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386National...
BANGING on our window at night!? a Polyvagal Neuroception Story.
Someone BANGED on our window in the middle of the night with their fists! I'll teach you how this connects to the Polyvagal concept of neuroception.Trauma recovery System of courses and community - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccessFree ebook, "Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm" when you sign up for my email list - https://www.justinlmft.com/booksNational Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673Crisis Text...
Silence: an Essential Mindfulness Ingredient
Learn how incorporating small moments of silence into your daily routine can enhance essential mindfulness, reduce stress, and help you feel more connected to your surroundings.Trauma recovery System of courses and community - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccessFree ebook, "Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm" when you sign up for my email list - https://www.justinlmft.com/booksNational Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673Crisis Text...
Are They Really a "Friend"? Healthy Boundaries & Levels of Friendship
Do you have "friends" in your life that drain you? In this episode, I discuss the different levels of friendship to help you prioritize where you're putting your energy.Stuck not Broken Total Access Membership - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccessFree ebook, "Trauma & the Polyvagal Paradigm" when you sign up for my email list - https://www.justinlmft.com/booksNational Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673...