Part 2 of my chat with Irene Lyon! IRENE Website - https://irenelyon.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/irenelyon/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBkXgr0E9ZWUg4iSDEUKqVA Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lyonirene Twitter

Irene Lyon Interview p1

Nov 5th, 2019 59m

Show notes are available at https://www.justinlmft.com/post/irenelyon Links are to Amazon, where I get a portion of the sale at no extra cost to you. Gabor Mate, When The Body Says No - https://amzn.to/2VNe0Q3 Peter Levine, Trauma Through a Ch

No, Allowing Dorsal Vagal Shutdown Doesn't Reinforce It (Unless...)

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Join therapist and coach Justin Sunseri as he addresses a key question from his private community about transitioning from dorsal vagal shutdown to sympathetic flight fight activation. In this episode of 'Stuck Not Broken,' Justin delves into t

Can ANYBODY self-regulate and recover from trauma?

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Justin Sunseri addresses whether everyone can recover from trauma by accessing their Polyvagal safety state. He explains the nuances, emphasizing the importance of context, co-regulation, and healthy attachments.0:00 Can Anybody Self-Regulate a

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Jun 11th, 2024 13m 44s

I answer questions about self-regulation and our safety state - should we challenge the capacity of our distress tolerance? Will this help strengthen our vagal brake?National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255National Domestic Violen

Dorsal Vagal Shutdown Daily Life: Real People Share Real Experiences

Jun 10th, 2024 25m 13s

Justin Sunseri continues his exploration of the Shutdown Experiences Survey, this time discussing the results of how dorsal vagal shutdown affects people on a daily basis. How effective do people feel they are coping? How do they alter their da

Finding Polyvagal Safety When "Neurodiverse"

May 21st, 2024 9m 9s

Justin Sunseri addresses a question about neurodivergence, safety, and connection. What does safety look like for someone who is "neurodivergent"?🔸Total Access Membership of trauma recovery courses and community - https://www.justinlmft.com/to

How Long Does Shutdown last Real People Answer (SNB 227)

May 7th, 2024 21m 59s

I share the second round of results from my Shutdown Experiences Survey, including how far away safety feels and how long people live in shutdown. Gain new language for your experiences, plus lots of validation and normalization.00:00 Introduct

Real People Share Real Shutdown Experiences

Apr 30th, 2024 26m

Justin shares the felt experience results of his "Shutdown Experiences Survey." Real people in dorsal vagal shutdown share about their emotions, thoughts, and more. You will get more validation and normalization from this episode. Learn languag

Bad Therapy: Poor Boundaries, Exorcism, and Dinner

Apr 16th, 2024 36m 2s

Justin and Mercedes discuss a Bad Therapy story of poor boundaries and where it leads. If you have your own Bad Therapy story, send it to justinlmft@gmail.com National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255National Domestic Violence Hotl

Polyvagal Freeze State: Cognitions and Release

Apr 9th, 2024 12m 17s

Learn experiences of the Polyvagal freeze state, like changes in cognitions and underlying impulses.00:00 Introduction00:50 Understanding Freeze State: Insights and Analogies04:23 Cognitive Effects of the Freeze State: Analysis and Examples08:2

How to Slowly Stop Negative Coping Skills

Mar 26th, 2024 10m 29s

Explore practical strategies for understanding and gradually replacing negative coping skills eventually and slowly with healthier alternatives, employing the principles of the Polyvagal Theory. Host Justin Sunseri shares insights from a discus

Stage Fright and Polyvagal Theory: how to Anchor in Safety and Overcome it

Mar 12th, 2024 16m 57s

The Polyvagal Theory is not a solution, but a scientific understanding of our biological reactions. So, how does the PVT apply to stage fright? What Polyvagal states are occurring and what can you do about it?00:00 Introduction and Background00

Polyvagal Safety Cues & Loved Ones: Why You Don't Feel Connected (maybe)

Mar 5th, 2024 9m 35s

Learn why you might have difficulty accepting safety cues, even from your loved ones. Your Polyvagal state acts as a filter and changes your perception of your interactions with others.00:00 Introduction and Viewer's Question00:52 Understanding

Dealing with Sadness through Self-Compassion (sadness and Polyvagal Theory)

Feb 27th, 2024 12m 51s

Emotions, including sadness, are not random but are responses to our body's state. Use this three-step process to begin feeling your sadness with self-compassion.🔸Total Access Membership of trauma recovery courses and community - https://www.j

How to Feel Polyvagal Safety Even if You Struggle to

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Learn how to feel ventral vagal safety even when it feels out of reach through 3 different options: imagination, co-regulation, and mindful sensory experiences. These 3 options may be the most approachable for identifying and eventually buildin

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Jan 30th, 2024 22m 25s

Therapist and Coach Justin Sunseri lists all 9 official Polyvagal Theory autonomic states and shares the story of Courtney. The episode demystifies different autonomic states like Safety, Flight/Fight, and Shutdown, and their mixed states such

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Jan 23rd, 2024 26m 29s

Your mindset might not be the main problem when it comes to making lasting change in your life. Instead, your underlying Polyvagal state matters more. The state of one's body influences emotions, behaviors, and even one's mindset. The concepts

Binge Eating as a Behavioral Adaptation: A Polyvagal Analysis

Jan 16th, 2024 12m 1s

Discover how the Polyvagal Theory sheds light on binge eating as a behavioral adaptation. This episode post delves into the complex interplay of defensive autonomic states and eating disorders, offering insights for those seeking a deeper under

Crying in Trauma Recovery: is it Necessary?

Jan 12th, 2024 18m 11s

Discover the intersection of emotional regulation and the Polyvagal Theory in trauma recovery, discussing the balance between 'allowing' and 'doing' in emotional regulation. Addressing whether one needs to experience overwhelming sadness to hea

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Jan 2nd, 2024 14m 51s

Deb Dana takes the difficult Polyvagal Theory academia and translates it into everyday language. This episode identifies and explains her most valuable contributions to the Polyvagal Theory: glimmers, Story Follows State, Home Away from Home, a

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Explore the complexities of repairing relationships with insights on co-regulation, trust, and vulnerability. Learn how self-regulation and empathy can help heal and mend bonds. Understand the dynamics of misattunement and ruptures, and discove

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Dec 5th, 2023 19m 10s

Have you ever felt calmer and more secure just by being around a specific person? You feel more safe with that person because of co-regulation. I'll explore how this deep-rooted biological process plays a vital role in shaping your emotional an

Panic Attacks: How to Reduce Their Intensity & Frequency

Nov 14th, 2023 8m 57s

If you’ve been through a panic attack, you know they are no joke. You may actually go through panic attacks repeatedly. You may even have a panic attack the same time each day, like at nighttime. That’s how this discussion starts off, with one

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Nov 7th, 2023 21m 34s

The ventral vagal safety state of the Polyvagal Theory may not be easily accessible, especially if you exist in a traumatized state. And it’s maybe even more difficult to deeply settle into and experience for extended periods of time. I’ll disc