Hawk After Dark Ep 012: Falcon talks Polyvagal Theory
May 14, 2024
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as posted by the channelThis episode is about Polyvagal Theory, which explains how the autonomic nervous system responds to stimuli to keep us safe. Falcon discusses the key concepts of the theory, including neuroception (the body's unconscious threat detection system), the three main nervous system states (ventral vagal / safety, sympathetic / fight-or-flight, and dorsal vagal / shutdown), and the importance of co-regulation and feeling safe through connection, context, and choice. He emphasizes that our subjective experience and "story" is informed by our nervous system state rather than the other way around.
Falcon goes over practical tools from the theory, such as mapping your personal profile (what thoughts/feelings correspond to each nervous system state for you), identifying your nervous system triggers of activation and "glimmers" of safety, and developing regulating resources to shift between states in a healthy way. He stresses the value of small steps to gradually shift from sympathetic or dorsal states back towards the ventral vagal state. Throughout, he relates the concepts to his own experiences healing from trauma and rewiring his nervous system over time.
Falcon ends with a discussion on neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to form new neural connections and pathways over time. He describes this process of nervous system "rewiring" as nonlinear but pivotal for trauma healing. He encourages being informed about these concepts when doing any therapeutic work, as approaches need to be tailored to avoid overwhelming the nervous system further.
A great real life example of neuroplasticity can be seen in this video on the "Backwards Bicycle" - a must watch. Link below:
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