The Intersection Between Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces) and the Polyvagal System.

2020-09-01

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B dives deep into the meaning of the polyvagal system and its relations to past traumas. She explains the hierarchy connection of the body and mind and how they work separately and together. Listen in to learn about the dorsal vagus nerve and the ventral vagal nerve systems and their functions in your body and brain. You will also hear how you can learn and grow from the polyvagal system and optimism. “We have to find healthy ways to connect with other people to make the world a better place.” [28...

Listen in to learn about the dorsal vagus nerve and the ventral vagal nerve systems and their functions in your body and brain. You will also hear how you can learn and grow from the polyvagal system and optimism.

“We have to find healthy ways to connect with other people to make the world a better place.” [28:46]

What You Will Learn:

[0:32] Intro
[2:28] Why how we react happens deep inside of our body and mind. We process the danger in the environment before being consciously aware of it.
[5:41] How our early experiences shape our perception and perspective.
[7:45] Polyvagal system explained! How the polyvagal system is attached deep into our bodies and mind.
[11:02] The hierarchy that connects the mind and the body and how it works.
[12:39] The social engagement system- it delivers information into our facial muscles that help read whether you’re in a safely connected situation or not.
[13:44] The systematic nervous system- when you can feel danger but it is unknown.
[14:50] The parasympathetic dorsal vagal system- this is when you’re presented with a life-threatening or a feeling like life-threatening.
[20:03] Why both the dorsal vagus nerve (the immobilizer) and the ventral vagal nerve are important and none can work without the other. Understanding both their functions in your body.
[26:32] Learning how to be kind to yourself over how you responded negatively to a situation, understanding why you did it, and working towards responding better.
[28:32] How to find healthy ways to connect with other people because nobody wants to be alone.
[29:24] How to be aware of a present trauma to grow and change from it through optimism.
[33:31] Learn to ask questions when someone throws you off plus finding a polyvagal partner to help you grow.
[35:37] The importance of keeping a reflective journal that allows you to reflect on the trauma differently.
[37:35] Why you should bring a group of different types of people together and the differences will surprise you.