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Pooky Knightsmith: Neurodivergence & Mental Health
When a child experiences a shutdown driven by their autonomic nervous system, it is crucial for adults to understand that this reaction stems from feeling unsafe rather than being a willful choice; in such moments, the amygdala triggers a dorsal vagal freeze state where cognitive functions like lang …
Chris Williamson
Jonny Miller and his guest discuss the pervasive cultural tendency, particularly in England, to suppress emotions through stoicism, often leading individuals like Jonny himself to become emotionally numb from childhood experiences such as bullying. They argue that this repression creates a cycle whe …
Chris Williamson
Jessica Baum defines safety not merely as an internal state but as a profound sense of connection, togetherness, and physical relaxation that is deeply rooted in secure attachment. She argues that while individuals often strive for self-sufficiency—a trait culturally rewarded through "workcoholism" …
Chris Williamson
Heart rate variability (HRV) has emerged from specialized academic clinics into mainstream wellness through wearable technology, yet it remains a misunderstood metric for many. Dr. Jay Wiles defines HRV not merely as a number but as the single greatest non-invasive proxy for measuring nervous system …