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Polyvagal Theory with Annette James

December 1, 2020 Christy Powell

Whether you’re a client of mine, a fan of my videos or my poor long-suffering partner, if you know me at all you’ve probably heard me talk about Polyvagal Theory. This scientifically grounded yet very approachable model for understanding mood, safety and communication is one of the cornerstones of my work as a therapist but increasingly it serves to remind me that feelings are not magic connections to some idealized world of being, but rather amoral and a-theistic aspects of our humanity. This week Annette James returns to the show to offer her insights into this evolutionary neurobiological model for minds, memories and more, plus viewer calls!

Now We're All Grounded

March 24, 2020 Christy Powell

What a decade it’s been huh? We hope this finds you sheltered in place, surrounded by atleast 6 feet of free space which is then surrounded by your loved ones. Even in this time of isolation and loneliness many of us are still dealing with close quarters and stressful relationships. Eclipse Life Coach Annette James joins us this week to help us cope and ground ourselves during this wild ride.

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