There’s so much more to the way we sound then I think most of us realize- not just because of what people think of our voice but what it makes them feel. On a primitive, neurobiological level the shape and motion of our vocal folds says more to the world then you may imagine and this week speech language pathologist Tallulah Breslin joins Serafina and I in working to unlock our true voice
Read moreNeuroception with JustinLMFT, the Polyvagal Podcaster
Ever hear a door close and feel a sudden feeling of dread? Or buy a new car and realize seemingly for the first time just how much stress that old transmission was causing? Don’t worry, you don’t have ESP, psychic premonitions or copy-righted spider based super powers- instead you’re experiencing one of the most primitive and powerful pieces of human evolution! Stephen Porge’s pioneering work on the polyvagal theory lead to the discovery of another (increasingly accurately named) 6th sense- neuroception. Join Vi and I as we interview polyvagal podcaster Justin Sunseri, host of Stuck Not Broken.
Read morePolyvagal Theory with Annette James
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!
Read moreThe Five Senses IS LIKE The 5 Primary Colors
Say what you will about 2020 but it’s been real, right? Reality may be disappointing from time to time but atleast it’s better than living in a fantasy world of self-denial and delusion. Or maybe what we think of as real is really just a model, and if all models are flawed then…
Read moreCommunication IS LIKE Playing Pool
Good news everyone! I, your humble gender and sexuality therapist, have found the solution to all of your couple’s communication problems, and distilled them down to a 6 minute long video!
Read moreHypnosis IS LIKE A Three Ring Circus
Hypnosis is a well researched phenomena, tested and proven. Nevertheless myth and mystery somehow prevail. In the video below I dismiss some of the misconceptions regarding hypnosis and lay out a model for better understanding how it works, how it looks and how it feels.
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