Elisabeth Kristof, the founder of Brain Based Wellness, returns this week and joins me as we unpack what hypo and hyper vigilance is, trauma response, and dealing with a dysregulated nervous system. I also share how working with Elisabeth has changed my life and my experience with having a threatened nervous system. 

 

In this episode, I share: 

• [00:19] How working with Elisabeth changed my life for the better
• [2:41] Elisabeth explains Hyper Vigilance
• [4:06] How your job can make you feel threatened & stressed
• [5:11] Elisabeth explains Hypo Vigilance
• [7:20] Elisabeth explains Trauma response
• [8:30] Our brains primary purpose is survival
• [10:09] A dysregulated nervous system leads to disease
• [12:01] Uncertainty  is the most threatening thing for our brain
• [14:47] Elisabeth & I talk about our experiences dealing with a threatened nervous system
• [16:56] Applied neurology is training your nervous system to be more resilient
• [19:35] Elisabeth explains the Vagus nerve
• [21:41] Elisabeth talks about Polyvagal Theory
• [22:32] Ventral Vagal State
• [23:44] Your visual system & eye training
• [28:16] Parasympathetic and Sympathetic nervous system
• [29:37] Cell replication, DNA is damaged by trauma
• [29:54] Healing racism
• [33:24] The fear of sharing your shame
• [36:12] Neuroscience is the science of hope

 

Resources From This Episode:

Work with Elisabeth

25% OFF Your First Month’s Membership at Brain Based Wellness 

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Get your free morning practice with Elisabeth HERE

You’ll get 2-3 applied neuro drills and 1 somatic meditation

 

Work with Jennifer

25% Off a Private Coaching Session HERE

 

“My Grandmother’s Hands” by Resmaa Menakem

“Polyvagal Theory” by Dr. Stephen Porges

 

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