Deb Dana is the foremost translator of polyvagal theory into clinical practice. Here, in her third book on this groundbreaking theory, she provides therapists with a grab-bag of polyvagal-informed exercises for their clients, to use both within and between sessions. These exercises offer readily understandable explanations of the ways the autonomic nervous system directs daily living. 

Your vagus nerve is the largest and most important nerve in your body. It carries messages to and from your brain, gut, heart, and other major muscles and organs. However, common issues like inflammation, stress, or physical trauma can interfere with the nerve's ability to function. Luckily, there are tons of quick-and-easy ways to activate and exercise the nerve, strengthening its function and restoring your body to good health.

The anatomy of the human body is still somewhat of a mystery to us. You might be shocked reading this because even if you have not engaged in medical studies, you still feel that you know quite a lot about the human body, especially with the treasure trove of information you can find online, these days. Yet, there are parts, functions, and processes in the human body that are still very poorly understood (and downright misunderstood in many cases). 

A harmony of body and mind is something we all strive to achieve. But the fast-paced world we live in, the busy work schedules, and responsibilities we have at home make it difficult to find time to work on our inner peace and health.

This book compiles, for the first time, Stephen W. Porges's decades of research. A leading expert in developmental psychophysiology and developmental behavioral neuroscience, Porges is the mind behind the groundbreaking Polyvagal Theory, which has startling implications for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and autism. Adopted by clinicians around the world, the Polyvagal Theory has provided exciting new insights into the way our autonomic nervous system unconsciously mediates social engagement, trust, and intimacy.

Vagus nerve dysfunction can result in a whole host of problems including obesity, bradycardia (abnormally slow heartbeat), difficulty swallowing, gastrointestinal diseases, fainting, mood disorders, B12 deficiency, chronic inflammation, impaired cough, and seizures. Whether you are feeling anxiety or depression, you can use tools to engage your social nervous system to re-establish higher order nervous system functions. Healing the nervous system can take time and requires patience. Put the polyvagal theory into action in your life to increase your sense of freedom in body and mind.

An intense conversation, a spat with a partner, or even an obnoxious tweet - these situations aren't life-or-death, yet we often react as if they are. That's because our bodies treat most perceived threats the same way. Yet one approach has proven to be incredibly effective in training our nervous system to stop overreacting: polyvagal theory. In Anchored, expert teacher Deb Dana shares a down-to-earth presentation of polyvagal theory, then brings the science to life with practical, everyday ways to transform your relationship with your body. 

One of the most significant discoveries about the human body’s complex mechanism is the vagus nerve. The more scientists understood this nerve, the more they realized that they were discovering a complex network that answered vital questions about health. The collection of ideas and suggestions presented in this audiobook will not just help those looking to improve their physical health but also those who seek relief from the effects of stress and depression as well.

The vagus nerve connects your throat to your facial muscles and extends from your brain stem to your intestines and stomach. Peak emotional and physical well-being is directly correlated to a healthy vagus nerve, leading to alleviation of the negative effects of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. 

You are about to discover how the little-known vagus nerve may be holding the key to a life free from many of the health problems you struggle with! Have you ever wondered why chronic diseases are so common nowadays? Achy joints, digestive problems, obesity, chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety--could it be that all these diseases share a common cause? Within you is a complex, little-known superhighway running from the top of your head to the tips of your toes, where information passes through to and from the different organs and organ systems! This highway is the vagus nerve.

In Trauma and Memory, best-selling author Dr. Peter Levine (creator of the Somatic Experiencing approach) tackles one of the most difficult and controversial questions of PTSD/trauma therapy: Can we trust our memories? While some argue that traumatic memories are unreliable and not useful, others insist that we absolutely must rely on memory to make sense of past experience. Dr. Levine suggests that there are elements of truth in both camps.

Vagus Nerve is written to help you discover and activate the enormous healing powers of your vagus nerve. This step-by-step playbook reveals how ordinary people from all walks of life can easily overcome anxiety and lead fuller, more satisfying lives by exercising their vagus nerves. 

This book offers therapists an integrated approach to adding a polyvagal foundation to their work with clients. With clear explanations of the organizing principles of Polyvagal theory, this complex theory is translated into clinician and client-friendly language. Using a unique autonomic mapping process designed to effectively track autonomic response patterns, this book presents practical ways to work with clients' experiences of connection.

The vagus nerve has been described as "largely responsible for the mind-body connection" for its role as a mediator between thinking and feeling. Why is it so important? The vagus nerve is so long that it affects many areas of our body, and if it does not work properly it can cause many problems such as anxiety, stress, breathing problems, and chronic illness.

In The Brain That Changes Itself, Norman Doidge described the most important breakthrough in our understanding of the brain in 400 years: the discovery that the brain can change its own structure and function in response to mental experience - what we call neuroplasticity. His revolutionary new book shows, for the first time, how the amazing process of neuroplastic healing really works. It describes natural, noninvasive avenues into the brain provided by the forms of energy around us.