The vagal brake is a little more difficult of a concept from the Polyvagal Theory.  I describe what it is and why it's important.

Based on this blog - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/why-your-vagal-brake-strength-is-important

Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/

This week’s Patreon episode - Managing Under the Baseline

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Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats

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A return to some polyvagal fundamentals in this episode, discussing the difference between autonomic responses and behavioral adaptations.

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This week’s Patreon episode - Safety Bank Account (and lots more actually)

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Taking on a larger theme of stuckness in this one as well.  Still pertains to the individual, but more on the level of a career and "purpose."  I discuss what purpose is on a much larger level, then drill down to the individual.  

Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/

This week’s Patreon episode - Self Harm and Strength - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft 

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Something different, delving into a mechanism that keeps us stuck on a more social level - echo chambers.  Specifically, the function of belief within an echo chamber and the impact on the individual.

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This week’s Patreon episode - You Have the Power to Choose Differently / Open Letter 7 - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft 

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What polyvagal, mental health and relationship themes are there in "Mood" by 24kGoldn?  Mercedes joins me to discuss!

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This week’s Patreon episode - Washing Machine of Life - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft 

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Big thank you to @Kunzyl from Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/junzyl

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When we shift up and down the polyvagal ladder, we lose or gain access to different feelings...

Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/

This week’s Patreon episode - Therapy With Unmotivated Kids

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Anger isn't just something we feel.  There's a psychophysiology to it.

Building Safety Anchors - https://www.justinlmft.com/challenge-page/5180d0d1-fa0d-4833-8a96-b41546791435/

This week’s Patreon episode - It's Okay to Feel What You Feel - Open Letter 5 - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft 

The Anger blog entry - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/anger

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Mercedes joins me to discuss the number 2 song at the time we recorded this episode - "Blinding Lights" by the Weeknd.  We look for some polyvagal and mental health stuff.  

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