Polyvagal Theory

Dr. Stephen Porges is a renowned scientist who studies how our bodies respond to stress and trauma. His research helps understand how our nervous system can help us heal from trauma, offering hope and healing to those who need it most.

He is the author of the polyvagal theory and is involved in various other projects that aim to help regulate our nervous system.

I have actually ordered one of the Physiocams Dr. Stephen Porges has helped develop. A glowing cube reflect pulse waves from your face using a high-definition camera and readings from an armband. The body signal is broken down into brain measurements. Brain indicators are combined into traffic lights to show how active the nervous system is.

Imagine having a dinner conversation and actually being able to see how the others feel?

I think we all would be surprised what triggers someone else’s nervous system. How about parenting? Maybe one day all this info will just be in a contact lense we wear along a wristband?

“I often feel threatened and that keeps me in a constant stress situation. The polyvagal theory has helped me understand that all my reactions are logical and that I can rewire my brain to understand that I am safe”