Podcast appearances and mentions of Dan Siegel

Imagine you and your teenager are sitting down for a nice meal and she/he asks, “What do you know about depression?” and you're stumped for an answer.Faced with that question, D. (Doug) Earl Johnston set out to find the answer and, along the way, identified 271 additional and distinct emotional states that formed the basis of his latest book, Choosing Emotions: Thinking with Your Head and Acting with Your Heart.Doug shares what he learned about the amazing array of emotions all of us feel and how they protect us this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Doug and his work at his website and on social media via Instagram. Timestamps4:58 Doug's daughter asked him a question he couldn't answer: What do you know about depression?10:42 Identifying 272 distinct emotional states through famous quotes.21:41 Our emotions are tools that protect us.32:15 The fundamental misunderstandings people have about emotions.43:15 A consilience.47:35 Name it, blame it and tame it.56:30 “Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.”1:06:35 Where do you draw the line between an emotion, mood, condition, pattern or life?1:23:54 “Can you change a default emotion?”1:33:38 Doug's reckoning with ego.1:39:05 Vocabulary and emotions.1:48:03 The domains of the head, heart and gut.1:52:55 One of Paul's guiding principles he learned from a student.ResourcesAtlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené BrownThe work of Rollo May, J.K. Rowling, Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Antonio Damasio, Jonathan Heidt, Daniel Kahneman, Niels Bohr, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Charles Kettering, Noam Chomsky, Dan Siegel, Stanley Krippner, Edgar Cayce and Sir Winston ChurchillPaul's podcast conversations with Rollin McCraty and Keith WittHow Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain by Lisa BarrettSwitch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip and Dan HeathFeelings Buried Alive Never Die by Karol TrumanThe Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Tao Te Ching: A New English Version by Stephen MitchellThe Second Book of the Tao by Stephen MitchellFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesPique LifeCHEK InstituteWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Grab your window of tolerance worksheet hereI want to introduce a framework that has become one of the most practical and powerful tools I use personally and professionally almost every single day: the Window of Tolerance.The framework was originally developed by psychiatrist Dr. Dan Siegel and helps explain the zone where our nervous system is regulated enough for us to think clearly, respond effectively, stay connected to ourselves and others, and handle stress without becoming overwhelmed or shut down.When we're inside our window, we can cope, communicate, problem-solve and stay present.But when stress, pressure, conflict, overwhelm or unresolved emotional load pushes us outside that window, we can move into hyperarousal, things like anxiety, frustration, anger, panic, overthinking, reactivity, or hypoarousal, which can look like numbness, shutdown, exhaustion, disconnection, brain fog or withdrawal.And honestly… I think a lot of people right now are living much closer to the edge of their window than they realise.Because this isn't just about “coping better.”It's about building a nervous system that can actually support the life you're trying to live.In this episode I share:- What the Window of Tolerance actually is- How to recognise where you sit personally- Signs your nervous system may be dysregulated- Why high-functioning people can still be struggling internally- Practical strategies to regulate your nervous system- Tools to support recovery and resilience- And ways to reduce reactivity so you can respond rather than simply reactYou can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when we stop treating suffering as a fixed identity and start relating to it as a changeable state?In this conversation, Amy Wheeler is joined by Colleen Millen, a licensed marriage and family therapist and yoga therapist who works at the intersection of somatic psychotherapy, nervous system regulation, and post-traumatic growth. Colleen shares how “healing happens in present time,” why choice and consent are foundational to real change, and how small, repeatable practices can reshape patterns that once felt permanent.Together, they explore neuroplasticity in everyday language (“neurons that fire together wire together”), how somatic tracking restores access to the prefrontal cortex when stress responses take over, and why therapy and yoga therapy can be most effective when they are collaborative—rooted in agency, curiosity, and what is life-affirming for the individual. In This Episode, You'll HearWhy post-traumatic growth can be a more empowering framework than only focusing on post-traumatic stressHow agency and consent orient the healing process (“Do you even want to rewire this?”)A practical, listener-friendly explanation of Dan Siegel's “hand model of the brain” and what it means to “keep the lid on”How somatic approaches support regulation when words aren't accessibleWhy short-term coping practices can lead to long-term changeWhat it looks like to track psychobiological shifts in real time and “stay with” the moment of the changeA grounded reframe: depression or anxiety can feel like a trait—until, over time, it becomes “a jacket that doesn't fit anymore”How yoga philosophy (including kriyā yoga and bhāvanā/intentionality) can support behavior change without forcing a one-size-fits-all approachThe role of telehealth in expanding access—especially for postpartum clients and busy householders Key Moments (listener roadmap)Colleen's path: journalist → yoga teacher (since 1999) → LMFT journey (began 2009; licensed 2018)Why “post-traumatic growth” matters: hope, agency, and the possibility of a new relationship to sufferingSomatic psychotherapy basics: how stress shows up through the body (breath, belly, skin, heart rate)Window of tolerance + polyvagal orientation: getting a “map” for the nervous systemDan Siegel's hand model: a clear explanation for both audio and YouTube listenersNeuroplasticity in daily life: how intention + repetition + small practices reshape what's possiblePresent-time stabilization: why you don't always need to “go into the past” to healRepetition and practice: why the micro-moments matter—and how real change accrues over time Practical Takeaways (gentle, doable)Name the moment: “Something just happened.”Anchor in the body: feel your feet, notice your breath, sense support from the chair.Choose one tiny action you can repeat (a short walk, a grounding pause, a few breaths, a hand on the heart).Track the shift: What changes in your breath, pace, sensation, or clarity when you slow down?Repeat: consistency is what makes the new pathway more available under stress. About Colleen Millen (LMFT-CA)Colleen Millen is a somatic psychotherapist and yoga therapist who supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, and the desire for post-traumatic growth. Her work emphasizes nervous system education, present-time stabilization, and collaborative inquiry that honors choice, pace, and lived experience. She currently offers telehealth and hybrid services in California. Resources MentionedNARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) — inquiry, agency, and what you want for yourselfPolyvagal Theory — understanding states and regulationWindow of Tolerance — a framework for tracking arousal and capacityDan Siegel's Hand Model of the Brain — “flipping the lid,” cortex/offline vs. online regulation supportInterpersonal Neurobiology / Mindsight (Dan Siegel) Connect with Colleen (California)Positive Counseling & Psychology: PositiveCounselingPsychology.comRula: Rula.com

This week's episode is one of the most important and tender conversations we've ever had on the Finding God Podcast. We're talking about how to support survivors of child sexual abuse in the church with honesty, compassion, and a trauma‑informed, faith‑centered lens.This episode is for survivors, parents, church leaders, and anyone who wants to help create safer, healthier, more accountable faith communities. We explore the emotional, psychological, and spiritual impact of abuse, how to respond when a child discloses, and what true support looks like in the eyes of God.✨ Episode OverviewIn this episode, Keana breaks down:The long‑term effects of child sexual abuseHow abuse in the church creates “double trauma”The A.R.E.S. framework (Adverse Religious Experiences Scale) created by Dr. Laura Anderson and Kyle J. HowardHow ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) impact a child's health, relationships, and spiritual developmentWhat survivors need most from parents, churches, and communitiesHow to support healing on both a personal and spiritual levelWhat to do when a child discloses abuseHow to make a report and protect the child moving forwardThis episode is gentle, non‑graphic, and deeply validating.

Your family might not have a “communication problem” as much as a nervous system problem. When stress spikes, logic detaches from emotion, tone sharpens, and we start speaking to win instead of speaking to connect. That is where this conversation with Jan Talen, a licensed marriage and family therapist with decades of experience, gets incredibly practical and oddly relieving. We dig into why words are only a small part of the message, and how pacing, eye contact, posture, and tone can either invite cooperation or trigger defensiveness in a partner or a teenager. Jan walks us through Dan Siegel's “hand model of the brain” and the real-world meaning of “flipping your lid” so you can spot it in yourself and your kids. We talk about what to do in the heat of a moment: the kind of deep breath that actually helps your brain work again, how long it can take to reset, and why most problems can wait long enough for you to calm down. If you tend to overexplain, rebut, or chase the last word, you will love Jan's straight question: do you want to be right or do you want the relationship? We also unpack Jan's DNA method for family communication: Decide what you need to know and where you want this to end up, Notice what you need to get there (calm, info, alignment with a co-parent, better connection), then Apply your words in a way that fits the person you're talking to. Along the way, we share simple connection builders, “redo” language you can use immediately, and how modeling healthier communication with a spouse, partner, or ex shapes your kids more than any lecture ever will. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a parent friend, and leave a review so more families can find these tools. What's the hardest moment for you to pause before you respond?Connect with JanFind Jan through her website, take her free Marriage Making Moment quiz or schedule a Conversation Connection. Want your kids to practice great communication skills? Check out our live virtual classes here.Welcome to Speak Out Stand Out — the show where we build confidence in our future, one voice at a time. I'm your host, Elizabeth Green.I grew up shy, so I know firsthand how life-changing it can be when someone helps you find your voice. Now, I get to help kids and teens do exactly that — and this podcast is a place to share those tools with you.Each week, I talk with experts and inspiring guests about simple, practical and tangible ways to help the young people in Thanks for listing! Be sure to check out the show notes for additional resources including a free public speaking lesson and 52 fun practice prompts.  And if you enjoyed what you heard today, please give us a follow. Thanks for Listening to Speak Out, Stand OutLike what you hear? We would love if you would rate and review our podcast so it can reach more families. Also - grab our free mini lesson on impromptu speaking here. This is ideal for kids ages 6+.Interested in checking out our Public Speaking & Debate courses? Find more here!

SYNOPSIS:This episode explores the idea that creativity is fundamentally embodied rather than purely mental. Gary describes the body as an “interface” or instrument through which creative energy flows, emphasizing that without the body, expression itself wouldn't be possible. Creativity is framed as a collaborative process – between body, mind, and a larger “divine” or universal intelligence – rather than something generated solely by individual effort. Gary and host, Ali Mezey, challenge the common mind-body split and reframe the body as an active participant in creative expression, not just a vessel.A central theme is the role of somatic practices (movement, breathwork, dance) in unlocking creativity. Gary shares his personal journey from disconnection and shame around the body to rediscovering it as a source of intelligence and creative flow. Through somatic work, he was able to release stored tension, trauma, and self-judgment, which had previously blocked his creative expression. The conversation highlights how presence in the body – rather than over-identification with thoughts or past experiences – can open access to what is often described as “the zone” or a flow state.The discussion also touches on identity, trauma, and how experiences are “held” in the body. While both Ali and Gary acknowledge that emotions and trauma can manifest physically, they question simplistic or overly rigid interpretations of this idea. They emphasize the importance of approaching the body with curiosity and presence rather than trying to “fix” it. The body is seen as intelligent and self-organizing, capable of healing when given the right conditions, though not everything can or needs to be resolved.Finally, the conversation addresses the practical side of creativity – discipline, skill, and sharing work with others. While creativity may flow naturally, bringing it into the world often requires structure, support, and persistence. Gary reframes discipline as something that can be supported through somatic awareness and addressing internal resistance (like the inner critic). Ultimately, creativity is portrayed as both a deeply personal and relational process – one that involves not only expression but also connection, refinement, and, for many, the courage to be seen. MORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  www.alimezey.comBody Mapping Video LibraryPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTransgenerational Healing Films: www.constellationarts.comConstellation Work is a highly effective method to delve into healing transgenerational trauma, unburdening consequent generations from the influences of traumas which can be transmitted epigenetically.MORE GARY GOTTSELIG:GARY BIO: Gary Gottselig is a Creative Ignition Coach, author of #1 Amazon Best-selling poetry book, A Legacy of Rainbows and creator of Unleashed Somatic Dance.He works with writers, poets, and creatives who know they have a book inside them but keep getting stuck. Through somatic practices, breathwork, and movement, he helps them burn through self-judgment so they can finally write the book that's been waiting to come through them.He is deeply passionate about embodied liberation and how it unlocks deeper creativity and authentic self-expression.GARY LINKS:STARTS TOMORROW (April 28th) SO JOIN NOW!Blaze Across the Page: 7 Day Challenge to Burn through Self-Judgment So You Can Start Writing(Launches Tuesday, April 28th. Doors close Friday, May 1st at midnight)Book a Creative Breakthrough Call with GaryFor writers who've been putting their book off and are ready to startInstagram: @garyunleashedGet a Copy of His Poetry BookIf you would like to receive a link to watch/listen to Gary's guided somatic process to unleash more of your creativity, please write: connect@thebrilliantbodypodcast.com and we'll send it! Due to copyright issues, we couldn't do it otherwise.More show notes on the way!

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Have you ever sat with a child in the middle of a massive meltdown over something small and thought, “How on earth do I pull them out of this storm?” Today, we're breaking down the 3 Cs of emotional regulation to help you navigate those tough moments.In this episode of the PAWsitive Choices Podcast, we explore the incredible power of empathy and how to truly show up for kids when their brains get mixed up. Through a personal story about my husband, Thomas, we explore why avoiding "comparative suffering" is the key to validating a child's reality.We also dive into the science of secure attachment and learn how to become a "safe harbor" for our kids, equipping you with a simple, actionable 3-step framework: Connect, Calm, and Collaborate.What You'll Learn:Why a child's perspective is a function of their experience (and why crying over a broken crayon is totally valid!).How helping a child feel Safe, Seen, and Soothed leads to them feeling Secure.How to validate the underlying emotion before trying to correct the behavior.How to use the 3 Cs (Connect, Calm, and Collaborate).Resources & Books Mentioned in this Episode:The Power of Showing Up by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne BrysonDr. Ross Greene ("Kids do well if they can")Unlocking Us Podcast by Brené BrownPAWsitive Choices Goal Setting Video: https://youtu.be/n3R8vMmiCU4Find all our SEL curriculum and resources at https://www.pawsitivechoices.com/ Join the PAWsitive Choices Community! If you found value in today's episode, please leave us a rating or review so we can help more parents and educators make positive connections!(Don't forget to check out our previous episode on Q-TIP: Quitting Taking It Personally to build the perfect foundation for today's strategies!)

Why is it so hard to parent differently than how you were raised—even when you want to?In this episode of Art of Raising Humans, Kyle and Sara Wester explore how generational parenting patterns form, why they're so difficult to break, and what it actually takes to create lasting change. These patterns aren't character flaws, they're wired into the nervous system through repeated experiences. When stress rises, many parents find themselves reacting in ways they swore they wouldn't. Drawing on insights from Tina Payne Bryson and Dan Siegel, this episode explains what's happening in your brain during those moments and how to interrupt old patterns in real time.You'll learn practical, everyday strategies to regulate your nervous system, repair when things go wrong, and build new patterns that shape a healthier family legacy. Because lasting change doesn't come from trying harder, it comes from understanding what's driving your reactions and practicing something new. In this episode:Why generational patterns are stored in the nervous systemHow stress and emotional flooding trigger old reactionsWhat “repair” actually does to rewire the brainPractical steps to build new parenting habits over time View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/how-to-break-generational-parenting-patterns-without-repeating-what-you-grew-up-with Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.comVideo Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumansPodcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.comBook List:https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

If seeing your ex, even from across a parking lot, sends your body into overdrive, you're not overreacting. You're experiencing a trauma response. And it has a name.In this episode, Lisa sits down with Dr. Andrea DePetris, a clinical psychologist at Yale School of Medicine and private practice therapist, for a conversation that will genuinely change how you understand yourself in these moments.We start with something that gets thrown around a lot - the word "trigger" - and Dr. DePetris explains precisely what it means in a trauma context: a stimulus that activates your trauma memory network and makes your brain and body feel like the danger is happening right now. Not overreaction. Biology.From there, we dig into the window of tolerance, a concept developed by psychiatrist Dan Siegel that describes the range in which we can think clearly, connect with our kids, and respond (rather than react) to what's in front of us. Trauma narrows that window. Chronic high-conflict divorce narrows it even further. And when something pushes us outside that window, our nervous system responds in one of two ways: it speeds everything up (hyperarousal: fast talking, heat in the body, urgency, needing to win), or it slows everything down (hypoarousal: going quiet, shrinking, emotional flatness, checking out).Both responses make complete sense. Both were designed to protect you. And both can absolutely get in the way of the parent you want to be in that moment.he good news (and Dr. DePetris is practical and clear about this) is that these patterns are learnable and changeable. In this conversation, she walks you through exactly what to do in the moment and how to build the self-regulation muscle when you're not activated, so it's available to you when you are.What you'll take away from this episode:→ The clinical definition of a trigger — and why trigger warnings may not work the way we think→ How to recognize whether you tend toward hyperarousal or hypoarousal when you encounter your ex→ The single best thing to do in any activation moment (spoiler: it's a pause — but Dr. DePetris shows you exactly what that looks like for each response type)→ A breathing technique you can practice with your children right now: breathe in like you're smelling flowers, exhale long like you're blowing out birthday candles→ The '5 neutral things' grounding exercise and why naming them moves you from feeling to observation→ Why stepping away isn't avoiding — it's modeling self-regulation for your kids→ How to repair with your children after a hard moment, and why kids don't need perfect parents — they need present onesDr. Andrea DePetris is a clinical psychologist at Yale School of Medicine and works with adults in private practice. She specializes in helping people understand the internal patterns — shaped by early life and relationship history — that drive how they feel and respond, and supports them in updating those patterns to feel more integrated and at peace.#CoParenting #HighConflictDivorce #WindowOfTolerance #Triggers #EmotionalRegulation #NarcissisticEx #CustodyExchange #TraumaResponse #HighConflictCoParenting #ParentalAlienation #DivorceRecovery #ToxicEx #GroundingTechniques #MentalHealth #BeenThereGotOut

What if the most loving thing you could do for someone isn't fixing their pain, but trusting them to hold it? In this episode, Joel explores how people-pleasing patterns quietly reveal a deeper issue: an unspoken distrust in the capacity of others, and in ourselves. Drawing on the wisdom of Dan Siegel and Thich Nhat Hanh, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that when we stop trying to minimize life's inevitable waves and instead stand open within them, we reclaim our power, our sovereignty, and our belief in ourselves and in each other. asoulcalledjoel.com Redefining RelationshipA Meeting of the Masculine & Feminine with Dené Logan Join Dené Logan and Joel Cross for an intensive workshop where we'll work to catalyze a path forward — one rooted in mutual understanding, personal responsibility, and a higher vision for finding our way back to one another in community. May 17–21, 2026. Click here to learn more!

Ep. 228 (Part 1 of 2) | In part 1 of our second What is Real Greatness Series podcast, Margaret Cullen, author of the newly published book Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of Equanimity, explains there is far more power in the virtue of equanimity than we may have thought. Because equanimity is associated with non-reactivity, people often confuse it with a neutral sort of feeling, a dampener of emotions, when actually, equanimity allows us to expand our capacity to feel; it widens our tolerance and empowers us to be comfortable with change. “Equanimity is big enough to include our broken, despairing hearts,” Margaret says. “We can hold a vision of equanimity that is completely inclusive of the human experience.” Practicing equanimity allows us to deepen our love—for the world and for others—without becoming attached.Margaret shares practical ways we can access equanimity—ways we can achieve conceptual clarity or a “wedge of spaciousness” when a moment has been hijacked by out-of-control emotions; how we can learn to turn directly and fully to what is arising in the moment; and how we can unhook from reactivity by not taking things too personally. “How can we respond heroically to the times we live in?” co-host John Dupuy asks. Margaret shares what she has learned teaching military units and special forces to cultivate equanimity—equanimity can save lives—and describes a compassion cultivation training program that has been established for police officers in California. Takeaways from this discussion may have important, powerful, timely effects on your life—and all of our lives; as John put it, “Never before have we had such a need for the medicine Margaret brings us.” Recorded January 14, 2026.“How do we care about this world that is in so much trouble without feeling overwhelmed? The answer is equanimity.“Topics & Time Stamps – Part 1Introducing podcast #2 in our What is Real Greatness Series with Margaret Cullen, psychotherapist, meditation & compassion cultivation trainer, author of Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of Equanimity (00:48)What is equanimity and how did Margaret begin to experience it? (03:07)Coming to understand we don't have control over the happiness of our loved ones (07:27)Finding a way to deepen our love without attachment (11:21) How can we respond heroically to the times we live in? (13:21)Equanimity is wisdom; wisdom is equanimity (17:16)Equanimity is big enough to include our broken, despairing hearts—we can hold a vision of equanimity that is completely inclusive of the human experience (18:11)Ways to access equanimity: perspective taking (22:12)Remembering the reality of impermanence (26:18)Unhooking from reactivity: Am I taking things too personally? (26:31)Cultivating equanimity in the military can make a huge difference—it can save lives (30:55)Compassion cultivation training program for police officers (32:51)The reframing technique & the power of turning directly to what is arising in the moment (37:31)Emotions are packed with important information for us; we gradually learn we can turn towards an emotion and survive it (38:28)Studies show that when subjected to provocative stimuli, practiced meditators actually feel more than other people (40:03)Resources & References – Part 1Margaret Cullen, Quiet Strength: Find Peace, Feel Alive, and Love Boundlessly Through the Power of EquanimityMargaret Cullen founded Compassion Corps, offering free compassion & mindfulness training to under-resourced communities around the world; co-developed Compassion Cultivation Training at Stanford University, and is a founding faculty of the Compassion InstituteChögyam Trungpa, preeminent teacher of Tibetan Buddhism, founded Naropa UniversitySharon Salzburg, co-founder of the Barre Insight Meditation SocietyDr. Dan Siegel's window of tolerance is described in ​​The Developing Mind: How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We AreJoseph Goldstein, co-founder of the Barre Insight Meditation Society, on Deep Transformation: Living on the Spiritual EdgeAmishi Jha & Elizabeth Stanley, pioneers of bringing mindfulness into the militaryCourageous Heart, compassion cultivation training program for police officers in CaliforniaChief Ryan Johansen & former officer Chris Orrey on Deep Transformation: Enlightened Ways to Make Policing Work For EveryonePaul & Eve Ekman's Cultivating Emotional Balance trainingRichard Davidson & Daniel Goleman, Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and BodyJames Baraz on the Deep Transformation podcast: Awakening Joy---Margaret Cullen, a Licensed Psychotherapist (MFT), has been at the cutting edge of translating contemplative trainings into universal and accessible formats in mainstream settings ranging from elite military to maximum security prisons. She was one of the first certified Teachers of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR); is the founder of Mindfulness-Based Emotional Balance; and is co-developer of Compassion Cultivation Training at the Stanford School of Medicine (with Thupten Jinpa). Margaret also co-developed Mindfulness Based Attention Training for military spouses with neuroscientist Amishi Jha at the University of Miami, and is the founder of Compassion Corps, offering free compassion and mindfulness programs to under-resourced communities around the world. Margaret is a Fellow of the Mind & Life Institute.---Podcast produced by Vanessa Santos and Show Notes by Heidi Mitchell

Welcome to the Restoring the Soul podcast with Michael John Cusick. In today's episode, Michael and A.J. Denson continue their deep dive into the four S's of attachment: Seen, Soothed, Safe, and Secure. Drawing from the work of Dr. Dan Siegel and integrating insights from neuroscience, psychology, and spiritual formation, they explore how our early relationships shape not only our emotional lives but also our connection with God. This conversation unpacks the vital importance of safety in relationships—both physical and emotional—and how boundaries, repair after conflict, and humility all contribute to healing and connection. Whether you're a parent, spouse, or someone seeking deeper intimacy with God, this episode offers practical wisdom and hope for cultivating secure attachments in every area of life.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

In this deeply intimate and thought-provoking episode, Ali sits down with somatic sex educator and healer Ariel Szabo to explore the intersection of sexuality, power, trauma, and transformation.The conversation opens with a bold question: Why has human society been shaped by domination – and what does that have to do with our relationship to sexuality? From there, Ariel and Ali unpack how systems of control – historically rooted in conquest and oppression – extend into our bodies, our relationships, and especially our sexual lives.Ariel shares her personal journey through early sexual trauma, sex work, and being trafficked, revealing how shame and vulnerability can be weaponized to maintain control. Yet, rather than remaining trapped in that paradigm, she describes a path of reclamation – one grounded in embodiment, agency, and the rediscovery of sexual energy as life force.Together, they explore how shame functions both as a necessary human signal and a powerful tool of suppression, particularly around sexuality. They discuss how many people dissociate into “performative” sexuality – shaped by media and conditioning – leaving them disconnected, unsatisfied, and emotionally unfulfilled.A central theme emerges: pleasure as a gateway to connection. When experienced consciously and embodied, pleasure becomes a pathway to self-awareness, intimacy, and even spiritual awakening. When disconnected, it becomes escapism – mirroring addictive patterns rather than nourishing the soul.Ariel also introduces practical insights into working with sexual energy, including how to build capacity for sensation, move energy through the body, and shift from fear or overwhelm into grounded presence.The episode culminates in a powerful reflection on healing and purpose. Ariel recounts her transition out of exploitation, a life-altering health crisis that catalyzed her spiritual awakening, and her eventual integration of sexuality, psychedelics, and embodiment into her current work.Ultimately, this conversation is both a personal testimony and a cultural critique – arguing that sexual healing is not just individual, but collective. A more embodied, liberated relationship to sexuality, they suggest, could fundamentally reshape how we relate to power, connection, and each other.To be an angel to the podcast, click hereTo read more about the podcast, click hereMORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  www.alimezey.comBody Mapping Video LibraryPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTransgenerational Healing Films: www.constellationarts.comConstellation Work is a highly effective method to delve into healing transgenerational trauma, unburdening consequent generations from the influences of traumas which can be transmitted epigenetically.MORE ARIEL SZABO:Website: SacredMoonflowerAuthor, Substack: TheEroticFrontierWomen's Retreat in Peru - April, 2026Ariel's beautiful article on Sex MagicARIEL'S BIO:Ariel Szabo is a writer, somatic sex educator, sexological bodyworker, and psychedelic medicine practitioner based in Los Angeles. Her work weaves sacred sexuality, nervous system repair, relational healing, and plant medicine traditions shaped by years of study with Indigenous wisdom keepers in Peru.She works with individuals, couples, groups, and practitioners in deeply embodied spaces of transformation. Ariel writes on sexuality, power, and liberation through her body of work, The Erotic Frontier, devoted to shifting how society relates to sex, power, and healing, and positioning erotic awakening as a force for personal and collective transformation.ALI NOTE: To clarify, sexual violence is not always sexual, and perhaps is infrequently about sex; however, it is always about power. I did not mean to imply otherwise.RESOURCES, LINKS AND INSPIRATION:Chimps and Bonobos - videoMantak ChiaPhilip and Allyson ShepherdCervical awakening: https://arielszabo.substack.com/p/my-cervix-taught-me-im-safer-seenAriels' partner, Rahi ChunDEFINITIONS:Dharma - The definition of Dharma is cosmic order or law. Dharma can best be explained as conduct that upholds universal natural laws, and when humankind follows these laws, it allows them to be happy and prevent suffering. It's a combination of morality and spiritual discipline that guides one in living one's life.Heteronormative paradigm - refers to the Western social norm, or assumption, that the overwhelming majority of sexual relationships in society are heterosexual.Vagus nerve -  is the longest in the body, containing both motor and sensory functions in afferent and efferent regards. The nerve travels widely throughout the body, affecting several organ systems and regions of the body, such as the tongue, pharynx, heart, and gastrointestinal system. Our first brilliant guest on the podcast, brilliant Integral Anatomist, Gil Hedley explains HEREHedonism - the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence.Objectification - being treating or being viewed by someone in a way that disregards their individuality or humanity, especially by being considered by them only in terms of their sexual

SYNOPSIS:In this guided body scan, listeners are invited to shift their awareness from the busy cognitive mind into the full, three-dimensional experience of the body-mind. Beginning in the head and slowly moving downward, the meditation uses the imagery of a glowing sphere of consciousness traveling through the throat, heart, solar plexus, belly, and pelvic floor. As attention illuminates each area, participants are encouraged to notice sensations, emotions, breath, and subtle impulses without judgment, allowing awareness itself to soften tension and deepen embodiment. The practice concludes by resting awareness at the base of the body and reflecting on how the experience has shifted one's sense of awareness, presence, connection, inner calm - and love.MORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  https://www.alimezey.comInstagram:  ali_body_brilliancePersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:https://www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTransgenerational Healing Films: https://constellationarts.com/If you have any questions, email Ali at: ali@alimezey.com

Emniyetli bağ, en önemli şey Dr. Dan Siegel 00:00 - Giriş ve Pandemi Dönemi 02:33 - Erken Bağların Önemi (Dan Siegel) 05:30 - Bowlby ve Bağlanma Teorisi 07:51 - Mary Ainsworth Deneyi 10:02 - Mindfulness ve Duyarlı Tepki 14:17 - Yabancı Durum Deneyi 18:33 - Emniyetsiz Bağlanma 21:35 - Bağın Sonradan Onarılması 24:53 - Uzun Vadeli Araştırmalar 29:47 - Bağların Hayata Etkisi 31:28 - Meditasyon Pratiği Erken çocuklukta kurulan bağların insanın duygusal ve ilişkisel gelişimini derinden etkilediğini anlatan bu bölümde, Bowlby ve Ainsworth'un bağlanma araştırmaları ele alınıyor. “Duyarlı tepki” (attunement) kavramının çocukta güvenli bağ geliştirmedeki rolü açıklanırken, mindfulness pratiğinin bu duyarlılığı geliştirmeye yardımcı olabileceği vurgulanıyor. Güvensiz bağların yaşam boyu ilişkileri etkileyebildiği, ancak farkındalık, terapi ve pratiklerle bu bağların sonradan onarılabileceği de kişisel deneyimle birlikte aktarılıyor. Zeynep Aksoy, saygın bir yoga eğitmeni ve Reset platformunun kurucusudur. Web sitesi üzerinden canlı ve kayıttan izlenebilen dersler, üyelik programları ve profesyonel eğitimler sunmaktadır. Online Stüdyo üyeliği ile günlük çevrim içi derslere, geniş bir arşive ve topluluk desteğine erişim imkânı sağlar. Ayrıca Zeynep, katılımcıların hareket, anatomi ve farkındalık konularında bilgilerini derinleştirmelerine yardımcı olmak için yenilikçi Fasyal Yoga Uzmanlık Programı'nı yürütmektedir. Daha fazla bilgi almak ve sertifikalı eğitimlere katılmak için: www.zeynepaksoyreset.com

En este episodio hablamos de la ventana de tolerancia, un concepto desarrollado por el psiquiatra Dan Siegel que nos ayuda a entender cómo funciona la regulación de emociones y cómo responde nuestro sistema nervioso ante el estrés. Aprenderás qué es la ventana de tolerancia, qué ocurre cuando entramos en hiperactivación o hipoactivación, cómo reconocer estas señales en tu cuerpo, emociones y pensamientos, y qué estrategias pueden ayudarte a ampliar tu capacidad de regulación emocional. 🎖️Hazte Fan del Podcast: https://www.ivoox.com/support/315218

Grief doesn't only come from what happens to us directly. In this episode of our Grief Series, we'll look through the Seventh Gate: Trauma — specifically collective trauma and secondary (vicarious) trauma. We'll break down what these are, how they physically land in your body, what the Window of Tolerance really means for your day-to-day life, and what to do when you find yourself overwhelmed by stress. We'll explore super helpful theories like the tend-and-befriend stress response, the power of your hope circuit, the eternal wisdom of finding the Middle Way, and practical guidance for navigating a world that can feel relentlessly heavy. This episode is part of a 10-part series on grief. You can jump in here and circle back to Episode 248 when you're ready.   p.s. Find a Simple Joy practice for this episode right here at our blog.   About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, ease anxiety, and uplift mood. Join Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek for practical, mindfulness-based tools and positive psychology strategies to build resilience and create lasting joy. Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with the Joy Lab Program.   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! And... if you want to spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free, then please join our mission by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).   Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram TikTok Linkedin Watch on YouTube   Key moments: [00:00] — Introduce the Seventh Gate: Trauma [00:48] — A gentle reminder to listen with care [01:30] — Defining collective trauma: shared psychological impact affecting communities, societies, and the globe; examples include COVID, 9/11, mass shootings, natural disasters, and chronic collective traumas like racism and classism [02:00] — Defining secondary trauma / vicarious trauma: how negative effects occur through hearing accounts, watching videos, 24/7 news exposure; not uncommon in caregivers, healthcare workers, therapists, and first responders [03:30] — Why the brain doesn't always distinguish direct from indirect trauma; secondary trauma can produce symptoms identical to direct trauma; we are wired to survive in communities [04:00] — The losses this gate surfaces: safety, trust in institutions, community connection, shared understanding, and moral injuries [05:00] — Linda Thai's definition of trauma: "what happened that shouldn't have, and what should have happened that didn't" — and why the second half matters just as much [06:30] — Minnesota ICE surge reflection; what was missing that could have softened the trauma; community connection as a powerfully protective presence [07:45] — The tend-and-befriend stress response and why it's especially suited to collective grief [08:40] — Physical symptoms of collective trauma: brain fog, sleep problems, appetite changes, jumpiness, physical tension, digestive issues [09:20] — How collective stress lowers individual stress tolerance; why the tend-and-befriend response is so adaptive here [09:50] — Dan Siegel's Window of Tolerance introduced: the zone for healthy stress response; why collective trauma shrinks the window [10:20] — What happens outside the window: hyperarousal and hypoarousal introduced [11:00] — Deep dive on hyperarousal: panic, racing thoughts, anger, hypervigilance; why narrow focus is counterproductive; how sustained overactivation overwhelms the nervous system [13:00] — Hypoarousal: numbness, flatness, disconnection, apathy, brain fog; the freeze/"bite" stress response as protective feature, not personal failure; the COVID grocery bag arc [14:30] — Gentle activation strategies for moving out of hypoarousal: small movements, mindful breathing, connecting with safe people, small accomplishments [15:30] — Learned helplessness reexamined: the original researchers got it backward — helplessness is the brain's default, not something learned [16:00] — The Hope Circuit: prefrontal cortex overrides the helplessness default when actions are seen to matter; cross-stressor effect of agency [16:40] — What agency looks like in practice: self-talk, social connections, information choices, body care, small service acts, values [17:30] — Henry's activating-to-calming spectrum; using the Middle Way framework to self-regulate within the Window of Tolerance [18:30] — What to do when you've gone outside the window: micro-changes, one small choice at a time; deep rest when needed [20:10] — Balance is not a destination; the goal is not to eliminate stress responses but to navigate them more skillfully [21:15] — Self-care during collective trauma enables wise collective action [21:45] — Closing wisdom from Clarissa Pinkola Estés on standing up and showing your soul   Sources and Notes for this full grief series: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life.  Grief Series: The Grief Series: The Wholeness of Being Human [part 1, ep 248] Everything We Love, We Will Lose: Navigating the First Gate of Grief[part 2, ep 249] Welcoming Back the Parts of You That Have Not Known Love [part 3, ep 250] Why You Can't Escape the Sorrows of the World (and why that's a good thing) [part 4, ep 251] Born to Belong: Grieving What Should Have Been There From the Start [part 5, ep 252] Breaking the Cycle: Ancestral Grief, Epigenetics, and the Power to Change Your Legacy [part 6, ep 253] How Facing the Harm You've Done Can Set You Free [part 7, ep 254] Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller Linda Thai's website Dan Siegel's website Clarissa Pinkola Estés' website Beckes & Sbarra, Social baseline theory: State of the science and new directions. Access here Beckes, et al. (2011). Social Baseline Theory: The Role of Social Proximity in Emotion and Economy of Action. Access here Bunea et al. (2017). Early-life adversity and cortisol response to social stress: a meta-analysis. Access here. Eisma, et al. (2019). No pain, no gain: cross-lagged analyses of posttraumatic growth and anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress and prolonged grief symptoms after loss. Access here  Hirschberger G. (2018). Collective Trauma an d the Social Construction of Meaning. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 1441. Access here   Kamis, et al. (2024). Childhood maltreatment associated with adolescent peer networks: Withdrawal, avoidance, and fragmentation. Access here  Lehrner, et al. (2014). Maternal PTSD associates with greater glucocorticoid sensitivity in offspring of Holocaust survivors. Access here  Maier & Seligman. (2016). Learned helplessness at fifty: Insights from neuroscience. Access here Sheehy, et al. (2019). An examination of the relationship between shame, guilt and self-harm: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Access here  Strathearn, et al. (2020). Long-term Cognitive, Psychological, and Health Outcomes Associated With Child Abuse and Neglect. Access here  Yehuda et al. (1998). Vulnerability to posttraumatic stress disorder in adult offspring of Holocaust survivors.  Access here. Yehuda, et al. (2018). Intergenerational transmission of trauma effects: putative role of epigenetic mechanisms. Access here    Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 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En este episodio hablamos de la ventana de tolerancia, un concepto desarrollado por el psiquiatra Dan Siegel que nos ayuda a entender cómo funciona la regulación de emociones y cómo responde nuestro sistema nervioso ante el estrés. Aprenderás qué es la ventana de tolerancia, qué ocurre cuando entramos en hiperactivación o hipoactivación, cómo reconocer estas señales en tu cuerpo, emociones y pensamientos, y qué estrategias pueden ayudarte a ampliar tu capacidad de regulación emocional. 🎖️Hazte Fan del Podcast: https://www.ivoox.com/support/315218 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

In this special two-part 100th episode, you'll hear something a little different—the everyday, deeply human stories of the people closest to me.From navigating the loss of a husband to the tender uncertainty of leaving home for college. From launching a business to discovering a passion for a sport you never imagined trying at 50. From the journey of growing from boy to man, to finding resilience after heartbreak, to the quiet but powerful work of building strong friendships.These are not famous voices or household names—and that is exactly the point.Because cracking open doesn't belong to the extraordinary few.It belongs to all of us.My hope is that somewhere in these conversations, you hear yourself. You hear your own story. And maybe, just maybe, you feel a little less alone in yours.But to understand why this episode means so much to me, you have to know a little about the journey that brought us here.One Hundred EpisodesOne hundred episodes.I still have to pinch myself writing those words.When I started this podcast, I had one question I couldn't stop thinking about:What is your cracking open moment—and how did it change you forever?I had no idea that question would lead me to 99 of the most extraordinary people I've ever had the privilege of sitting with.From Jodie Patterson and David Nichtern, who said yes when I had absolutely no idea what I was doing… to Fr. Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries, Mary Pipher, Shaka Senghor, Elizabeth Lesser, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Dan Siegel, Terry Real, Dr. Lisa Miller, Tami Simon, Dr. Ellen Langer, Cory Richards, Suneel Gupta, and so many more whose wisdom has changed me forever.Guests who overcame heroin addiction, grief, incarceration, and unimaginable loss. Guests who returned a second time because one conversation wasn't enough. Guests who became dear friends.Every one of those 99 guests trusted me with their cracking open stories—with their vulnerability, wisdom, and kindness—and they will forever be woven into the fabric of this podcast.And for that, I am deeply grateful.Because here's the truth:I'm not Joe Rogan.I'm not Mel Robbins.I'm not a celebrity who decided to start a podcast.So every single time someone said yes to me—trusted me with their time and their story—I jumped up in pure joy.Coming HomeFor episode 100, I wanted to do something that felt true to why I started this podcast in the first place.So I turned to the people who know me best—and asked them the same question I've asked every guest:What was your cracking open moment?You'll hear from my husband of 22 years, Adam Carroll, my son Tommy Carroll,  my daughter Cora Carroll, and my brother Leo Rowen.You'll also hear from the friends who have held me together for decades.Charlotte Hardwick, René Mitchell, Lisa Bermudez, Noelle Teuber, and Bowen Teuber.My TeamAnd none of this would exist without my team.Natalie, Kevin, and Chloe: this is yours too.Ninety-nine episodes of strangers who became teachers, teachers who became friends, and stories that cracked me wide open in ways I never expected.And now episode 100—coming home to the people who have been cracking me open my entire life without even knowing it.It feels exactly right.If this episode moves you, please share it with someone you love.And if you haven't yet, subscribe so you never miss a Cracking Open moment.We're just getting started.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions around suicide.  Triggers Aren't the Problem—They're the Clue Co-host Sue Marriott and guest Lisa Firestone examine how attachment wounds, emotional dysregulation, and relational disconnection can quietly escalate into crisis. Together they explore the often-overlooked link between attachment patterns and suicidality, and why understanding your relational blueprint may be one of the most important protective factors you have. Blending research, clinical experience, and practical strategies, this episode offers tools for building emotional resilience, increasing self-awareness, and supporting others through vulnerable moments.  “It is a full-time job to cope with alien elements from both interpersonal sources and societal influences.” – Dr. Lisa Firestone Myths of Attachment Styles: What Real Science Tells Us FREE LIVE Webinar – March 12 Join Ann and Sue as they challenge oversimplified attachment frameworks popularized on social media and explore the dynamic, context-dependent nature of defensive attachment patterns.​​​​​​​ The attachment spectrum includes cultural patterns as well as unconscious scripts and strategies to update your patterns in real time – tune in to hear more! FREE with an option to purchase 1.5 CE. Click Here to Sign Up!! Time Stamps for From Crisis to Connection: Attachment as a Lifeline with Dr. Lisa Firestone (292) 05:23 Understanding suicide and self-regulation 11:09 Therapeutic approaches to suicidality 16:17 Navigating attachment styles 27:11 Understanding attachment and security 29:53 Interactive exercise on attachment 40:22 Recognizing triggers in relationships About our Guest – Dr. Lisa Firestone Lisa Firestone, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Research and Education at the Glendon Association and Senior Editor at PsychAlive.org. She is the author of numerous articles and book chapters and coauthor of the books Self Under Siege, Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice, and Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion. Dr. Firestone is a national and international trainer and presenter on topics including couple relationships, attachment, suicide and violence prevention assessment and treatment Lisa has been involved in clinical training and research in the areas of suicide and violence which resulted in the development of the assessments Firestone Assessment of Self-destructive Thoughts (FAST) and (FASI) and the Firestone Assessment of Violent Thoughts (FAVT) for adults and adolescents. Lisa Firestone is a clinical psychologist in private practice and consultant on the management of high-risk clients. Resources for From Crisis to Connection: Attachment as a Lifeline with Dr. Lisa Firestone (292) Making Sense of Your Life – eCourse with Dr. Dan Siegel and Dr. Lisa Firestone (4 CEs) Challenging the Fantasy Bond – book by Dr. Robert Firestone Developing Secure Attachment  – Two-Part Online Course (2 CEs) Beyond Attachment Styles course is available NOW!   Learn how your nervous system, your mind, and your relationships work together in a fascinating dance, shaping who you are and how you connect with others. Online, Self-Paced, Asynchronous Learning with Quarterly Live Q&A’s – next one April 13, 2026! Earn 6 Continuing Education Credits – Available at Checkout As a listener of this podcast, use code BAS15 for a limited-time discount. Get your copy of Secure Relating here!! You are invited!  Join our exclusive community to get early access and discounts to things we produce, plus an ad-free, private feed. In addition, receive exclusive episodes recorded just for you. Sign up for our premium Neuronerd plan!! Click here!! Join us again in Washington, DC for the 49th Annual Psychotherapy Networker! March 19-22nd! In person and online options available. Get your discounted seat HERE!

You said, "That sounds really hard," so why is your partner still upset? It's called the Empathy Dash — that moment you touch your partner's pain just long enough to check a box, then sprint toward solutions, silver linings, or your own experience. In over 1,500 couples sessions, Tony has watched this pattern quietly erode trust while both partners swear they're trying. This episode unpacks why your empathy isn't landing, what your nervous system is actually doing when you rush to fix, and a deceptively simple practice that changes everything. In this episode, you'll discover: Why "me too" on the inside lands like "not you" on the outside — and the intent-vs-impact gap where relationships slowly erode Stealing Thunder: the real-time couples session moment that perfectly captures how sharing gets hijacked before it even lands How your Adaptive Child — the survival strategy that kept you safe growing up — is now sabotaging your closest relationship The neuroscience of co-regulation and why your calm presence does more than your best advice ever could The 3-Before-1 Rule: a concrete practice for staying present when every instinct says fix, solve, or flee Tony Overbay, LMFT, draws from over two decades of couples therapy, Terry Real's relational framework, and Dan Siegel's interpersonal neurobiology to redefine what empathy actually looks like in practice. If you've ever left a conversation thinking "I said all the right things" while your partner felt completely unseen — this one's for you. You're not broken. You just don't know what you don't know yet. 00:00 Welcome and Where to Follow 01:15 Retreat Story Mental Load Misfire 04:56 Intent vs Impact in Bids 06:08 Attack Surface and Pathological Kindness 09:37 Sequencing the Conversation 12:26 Stealing Thunder Named 17:02 Catching the Thunder Grab 18:17 Drive By Empathy Metaphor 21:03 Empathy vs Sympathy Basics 22:36 Why Optimism Can Dismiss 24:02 What Empathy Actually Does 26:58 Real Life Fixing Examples 28:39 Spotting the Empathy Dash 29:30 Why We Do It 30:12 Adaptive Child Origins 31:39 Fixer vs Avoider Examples 33:49 Co-Regulation Explained 34:44 Two Ways to Respond 37:16 Four Pillars Framework 38:11 Questions Before Comments 38:58 Curiosity in Action 42:19 Three Before One Rule 45:40 When Effort Feels Unseen 47:35 Handling Your Triggers 49:27 Closing Encouragement Get on the waitlist today for Tony's upcoming Magnetic Marriage live course! Head to https://tonyoverbay.com/magnetic Contact Tony at contact@tonyoverbay.com to learn more about his Emotional Architects men's group.

In this episode Andrea Samadi interviews Thoryn Stevens, CEO and founder of Brain.One, about using AI, wearables, biomarkers and evidence-based micro-habits to create personalized brain-health protocols. Watch our full interview on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9UN9kev2CE or listen and follow the show notes here https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/can-ai-personalize-your-brain-health-inside-brainones-protocols/  What We Covered on EP 386 with Thoryn Stephens The Problem with Generic Wellness Advice Why most health advice fails to translate into sustained behavior change The gap between research findings and real-world application Why optimization must be systematic, not inspirational From Data to Daily Micro-Habits How Brain.One analyzes peer-reviewed research using AI Turning biometrics (HRV, sleep data, metabolic markers) into actionable protocols Why small, consistent micro-habits compound into long-term neuroplastic change Wearables & What Actually Matters The most misunderstood wearable metrics HRV, sleep architecture, and recovery as early indicators of cognitive health How to avoid becoming obsessive with numbers while still using data intelligently Dementia Prevention & Cognitive Longevity Evidence-based strategies inspired by the Lancet dementia prevention framework Why metabolic health and inflammation play a critical role in brain aging Prevention vs. reversal: when to start optimizing brain health Biological Bottlenecks to Human Potential Stress dysregulation as a performance limiter Sleep architecture and glymphatic clearance Metabolic flexibility and mitochondrial function Why emotional regulation remains foundational to cognitive performance AI in Health: Hype vs. Evidence What makes Brain.One's system evidence-constrained How AI can scale personalized health protocols The future of data-driven behavioral optimization

If you've ever stared at a simple task and felt an unexplainable, heavy resistance… you are definitely not alone - and you are not broken! With the help of psychologist and clinical director Leslee Marcom, we'll unpack the topic of executive functioning and why struggles with organization, time management, procrastination, and task initiation are not signs of laziness or lack of motivation. Our conversation explores what executive functioning is, how it affects daily life, and why challenges are common not only in ADHD but also in anxiety, depression, learning differences, chronic stress, and burnout. Dr. Marcom shares practical, evidence-based strategies to improve focus and follow-through.  This episode is especially helpful for adults with executive functioning challenges, parents and educators supporting kids with ADHD, and anyone looking for realistic tools and compassionate insight into how the brain works. Links Mental Note Podcast www.mentalnotepodcast.com  Dr. Dan Siegel's Upstairs/Downstairs Brain - A simple video overview  Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center: www.pathlightbh.com     Eating Recovery Center: www.eatingrecoverycenter.com Free Group Support: www.pathlightbh.com/support-groups  or www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups  Free Evaluation with a Trained Therapist:  (877) 850-7199 

Welcome back to Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In today's episode, Michael sits down with Christine Wolf Hoover, a licensed professional counselor from Texas and author of "Soul Adventuring: Your Guide to Living with Bravery and Joy." Together, they explore the idea that our faith journey is an invitation into risk, bravery, and joy, not just a checklist of spiritual practices.Through honest conversation and stories drawn from her clinical experience and personal life, Christine breaks down the barriers of toxic positivity, sharing how embracing vulnerability and facing the hard places in life can lead to real transformation. You'll hear practical wisdom on navigating trauma, setting boundaries, and improving emotional health, along with fresh perspectives on classic ideas like "doing the work," regulating your brain, and cultivating joy.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

Dr. Gabor Mate 00:08 – Spiritüel öğretmenler, bütünlük ve tamamlanmamışlık 03:26 – Guru figürünü idealleştirmeden yaklaşmak 07:36 – Ebeveynlerden gelen bilinçaltı programlama 10:59 – Kişilik, geçmiş ve farkındalık anları 14:10 – Anda olmak: geçmişten otomatik tepkinin çözülmesi 16:14 – Dan Siegel ve farkındalık çarkının mantığı 16:54 – Farkındalık çarkı meditasyonu (uygulama) Bu bölümde Zeynep Aksoy, Gabor Maté'nin bakış açısından spiritüel öğretmenlik, bütünlük ve tamamlanmamışlık temasını ele alıyor. Spiritüel deneyimlerin, hayatın her alanında tamamlanmışlık anlamına gelmediğini; yargılamak ya da idealize etmek yerine farkındalıkla bakmanın önemini vurguluyor. Bölüm, bilinçaltı programların nasıl oluştuğunu ve farkındalıkla nasıl çözülmeye başlayabileceğini anlatıyor; Dan Siegel'in farkındalık çarkı meditasyonuyla, bedeni, zihni ve dikkati bu ana davet ederek kapanıyor. Zeynep Aksoy, saygın bir yoga eğitmeni ve Reset platformunun kurucusudur. Web sitesi üzerinden canlı ve kayıttan izlenebilen dersler, üyelik programları ve profesyonel eğitimler sunmaktadır. Online Stüdyo üyeliği ile günlük çevrim içi derslere, geniş bir arşive ve topluluk desteğine erişim imkânı sağlar. Ayrıca Zeynep, katılımcıların hareket, anatomi ve farkındalık konularında bilgilerini derinleştirmelerine yardımcı olmak için yenilikçi Fasyal Yoga Uzmanlık Programı'nı yürütmektedir. Daha fazla bilgi almak ve sertifikalı eğitimlere katılmak için: www.zeynepaksoyreset.com

Dr. Gabor Mate ve Bölünmüş Benlik 00:00 – Gerçeği arama dürtüsü 00:20 – Bağımlılığın kökü: kopuş 07:12 – Bağımlılık mı, ritüel mi 07:36 – Kültür, şehir ve çocukluk 10:25 – Travmanın aktarımı 12:56 – Şifa ve bütünlük 16:28 – Bölünmüş benlik 18:32 – Farkındalık tekerleği 22:36 – Meditasyon Bu bölümünde Zeynep Aksoy, Gabor Maté'nin “gerçeği arama dürtüsü” fikrinden yola çıkarıp bağımlılığa başka bir yerden bakıyor: Bağımlılık modern bir “ahlak sorunu” değil, çoğu zaman kopuşun (kendinden, topluluktan, köklerden) bir sonucu. Eski toplumlarda alkol ya da bazı maddelerin var olmasına rağmen yaygın bağımlılık görülmemesini; kullanımın ritüel/seremoni içinde, yani “bağ kurmak” amacıyla yapılmasına bağlıyor. Modern hayatta ise hızlı kültürel değişim, şehirleşme ve aidiyet kaybı bu kopuşu büyütüyor. Bölüm, çocuklukta “doğal enerjinin” törpülenmesini ve nesiller arası travma aktarımını da bu çerçeveye ekleyerek “şifalanma”yı bütünleşme olarak tarif ediyor. Ardından Ronald David Laing'in “bölünmüş benliğin bütünleşmesi” fikrine değinip, Dan Siegel'in Farkındalık Tekerleği ile meditasyon pratiğine geçerek bölümü bedene ve ana dönme davetiyle kapatıyor. Zeynep Aksoy, saygın bir yoga eğitmeni ve Reset platformunun kurucusudur. Web sitesi üzerinden canlı ve kayıttan izlenebilen dersler, üyelik programları ve profesyonel eğitimler sunmaktadır. Online Stüdyo üyeliği ile günlük çevrim içi derslere, geniş bir arşive ve topluluk desteğine erişim imkânı sağlar. Ayrıca Zeynep, katılımcıların hareket, anatomi ve farkındalık konularında bilgilerini derinleştirmelerine yardımcı olmak için yenilikçi Fasyal Yoga Uzmanlık Programı'nı yürütmektedir. Daha fazla bilgi almak ve sertifikalı eğitimlere katılmak için: www.zeynepaksoyreset.com

Bağımlılık Yenmek için Adımlar 2 00:08 – Giriş: 4+1 adım serisi 00:33 – Jeffrey Schwartz: yöntemin kaynağı 02:25 – 4 adım + 1: genel çerçeve 02:44 – 1) Yeniden isimlendir (Relabel) 04:19 – 2) Yeniden atfet (Re-attribute) 06:42 – 3) Yeniden odaklan (Refocus) 13:22 – 4) Yeniden değerlendir (Revalue) 21:12 – +1) Yeniden yarat (Recreate) 25:39 – Meditasyon: Farkındalık Çarkı Zeynep Aksoy bu bölümde, Jeffrey Schwartz'ın OCD için geliştirdiği “4+1 adım” yöntemini Gabor Maté'nin bağımlılık ve zorlayıcı düşünce döngülerine uyarladığı hâliyle anlatıyor. İlk dört adım; dürtüyü “ihtiyaç” sanmak yerine yeniden adlandırmayı, kökenini çocukluk/öğrenilmiş beyin kalıpları üzerinden anlamlandırmayı, dürtü yükselirken kısa bir süre kazanıp başka bir şeye yönelmeyi ve sonunda o alışkanlığın gerçek bedelini görerek değerleri yeniden yerine koymayı hedefliyor. “+1” adımda ise işin yönü “bırakmak”tan “yeniden yaratmak”a dönüyor: niyet, değerler ve seçilen hayat. Ardından Dan Siegel'in Farkındalık Çarkı meditasyonuyla pratik kısmına geçiliyor. Zeynep Aksoy, saygın bir yoga eğitmeni ve Reset platformunun kurucusudur. Web sitesi üzerinden canlı ve kayıttan izlenebilen dersler, üyelik programları ve profesyonel eğitimler sunmaktadır. Online Stüdyo üyeliği ile günlük çevrim içi derslere, geniş bir arşive ve topluluk desteğine erişim imkânı sağlar. Ayrıca Zeynep, katılımcıların hareket, anatomi ve farkındalık konularında bilgilerini derinleştirmelerine yardımcı olmak için yenilikçi Fasyal Yoga Uzmanlık Programı'nı yürütmektedir. Daha fazla bilgi almak ve sertifikalı eğitimlere katılmak için: www.zeynepaksoyreset.com

Dr. Gabor Mate Bağımlılık - 7 00:08 – Çocukluk, stres ve hastalık 03:18 – Bağ kopukluğu ve bağımlılık 04:26 – İbogain ve yoksunluk 07:24 – Ayahuasca ve bastırılanlar 12:10 – Travma çalışmasında sınırlar 15:30 – Stres, obezite, ödül–ceza 24:15 – Terk edilme ve güven 31:51 – Farkındalık Çarkı meditasyonu Reset'in 121. bölümünde bağımlılığa Gabor Maté'nin çerçevesinden bakmaya devam ediyoruz. Çocuklukta kurulamayan bağların, kronik stresin ve bastırılmış duyguların bedende ve davranışta nasıl iz bıraktığını; bağımlılığın bir “sorun”dan çok, acıyla baş etme biçimi olarak nasıl ortaya çıktığını konuşuyoruz. Teknoloji, obezite, ödül–ceza sistemleri ve travma çalışmalarına dair eleştiriler bu bölümün önemli durakları arasında. Bölümün ikinci yarısında ise Dan Siegel'in Farkındalık Çarkı pratiğiyle, bedeni ve zihni daha güvenli bir yerden dinlemeye geçiyoruz. Zeynep Aksoy, saygın bir yoga eğitmeni ve Reset platformunun kurucusudur. Web sitesi üzerinden canlı ve kayıttan izlenebilen dersler, üyelik programları ve profesyonel eğitimler sunmaktadır. Online Stüdyo üyeliği ile günlük çevrim içi derslere, geniş bir arşive ve topluluk desteğine erişim imkânı sağlar. Ayrıca Zeynep, katılımcıların hareket, anatomi ve farkındalık konularında bilgilerini derinleştirmelerine yardımcı olmak için yenilikçi Fasyal Yoga Uzmanlık Programı'nı yürütmektedir. Daha fazla bilgi almak ve sertifikalı eğitimlere katılmak için: www.zeynepaksoyreset.com

What if your mind isn't confined to your skull but lives in the space between us? We dig into interpersonal neurobiology to show how mind, brain, and relationships form a single, living system—and why integration is the hidden thread behind resilience, clarity, and connection. Rather than a tug-of-war between nature and nurture, you'll hear how epigenetics turns experience into gene expression, and how neuroplasticity keeps your brain open to change across a lifetime.Dr. Dan Siegel's website: https://drdansiegel.com/We break down the mind as a regulatory process that patterns energy and information, then track how communication literally couples nervous systems. Emotion takes center stage as the primary integrator that assigns value and steers attention, while the middle prefrontal cortex acts as a convergence zone linking body states, social insight, and flexible action. When integration falters, systems lurch into chaos or rigidity—think fight-or-flight surges or shutdown—and the “window of tolerance” narrows. You'll learn why trauma often erases the narrative while preserving bodily alarms, and how implicit and explicit memory build (or blur) the story of who you are.Repair is possible. Attunement—feeling felt—powers co-regulation and lays the groundwork for self-regulation. Narrative coherence in adults predicts secure attachment in kids, demonstrating how relationships author identity. We offer a practical tool, the Wheel of Awareness, to differentiate and link sensation, interoception, thoughts and feelings, and connection with others, strengthening integrative circuits and expanding choice. By the end, the self looks less like a fixed noun and more like a plural verb: a dynamic process shaped by the people you choose and the attention you train.If this conversation sparks something, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with one insight you're taking into your week.Support the showAdd your 5‑star review — this really helps others find us. Certify To Teach Mindfulness: Certify.MindfulnessExercises.com Email: Sean@MindfulnessExercises.comAbout the Podcast Mindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life. Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — this podcast explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work. Each episode offers a mix of: Practical mindfulness and meditation teachings Conversations with respected teachers, clinicians, authors, and researchers Real-world insights for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and caregivers Gentle reflections for anyone navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, or change Rather than chasing peak experiences or spiritual bypassing, this podcast emphasizes embodied practice, ethical teaching, and mindfulness that meets people where they are—messy, human, and alive. If you're interested in: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life Trauma-sensitive and co...

Dr. Gabor Mate Bağımlılık - 5 00:37 – İstenmeme duygusu ve işkoliklik 04:01 – Duygusal yokluk ve bağ kaybı 06:21 – Bağımlılık: anormale tepki 08:26 – Kopma (tuning out) ve dikkat 11:51 – Yüksek uyarım ve stresli ortamlar 14:30 – Mevcut olamamak ve bedeli 17:50 – Meditasyona hazırlık 19:38 – Farkındalık Çarkı meditasyonu Bağımlılığa “ne yaptı?” sorusuyla değil, “ne yaşadı, neye dayanmak zorunda kaldı?” sorusuyla yaklaşan bir devam bölümü. Gabor Maté'nin kendi hikâyesi üzerinden, ebeveynin fiziksel olarak orada olsa bile duygusal olarak “mevcut olmamasının” çocukta nasıl bir kayıp yarattığı; bu kaybın da ileride bağımlılık, kopma (tuning out) ve dikkat sorunlarıyla nasıl ilişkilenebileceği konuşuluyor. Ardından stresin gelişim üzerindeki etkilerine dair araştırma çerçevesiyle konu toparlanıyor ve ikinci yarıda Dan Siegel'in Farkındalık Çarkı rehberliğinde bir meditasyon pratiğine geçiliyor. Zeynep Aksoy, saygın bir yoga eğitmeni ve Reset platformunun kurucusudur. Web sitesi üzerinden canlı ve kayıttan izlenebilen dersler, üyelik programları ve profesyonel eğitimler sunmaktadır. Online Stüdyo üyeliği ile günlük çevrim içi derslere, geniş bir arşive ve topluluk desteğine erişim imkânı sağlar. Ayrıca Zeynep, katılımcıların hareket, anatomi ve farkındalık konularında bilgilerini derinleştirmelerine yardımcı olmak için yenilikçi Fasyal Yoga Uzmanlık Programı'nı yürütmektedir. Daha fazla bilgi almak ve sertifikalı eğitimlere katılmak için: www.zeynepaksoyreset.com

Join me this week as we delve into the second Yama from Deborah Adele's Yamas & Niyamas: Satya, or Truthfulness. Building on our exploration of non-violence, we unravel the deeper significance of truth beyond mere honesty. Drawing on Polyvagal Theory and the work of Dr. Dan Siegel, we examine how alignment with Satya impacts our mental health and interpersonal connections. Discover the multi-dimensional nature of truth and learn to practice Satya mindfully with compassion through the lens of ancient wisdom and modern psychology. Whether on a yoga mat or in daily life, uncover the journey from illusion to authenticity, and embrace your true essence. Tune in for reflections, practical tools, and resources to live a life rooted in truth.The second Yama of Yoga - Satya - Being Truthful: 5 Powerful Ways of Practicing Truthfulness And How It Impacts Your Everyday Life

SYNOPSIS:In this live Q&A episode of The Brilliant Body Podcast, host Ali Mezey is joined by fan-favorite guest and Longevity Zoologist, Dr. Zoolittle (“Penny”) for a wide-ranging, eye-opening conversation on how we can radically improve the health, happiness, and lifespan of our animal companions.Together, Ali and Penny explore what it truly means to be intelligent caretakers of animals – moving beyond conventional pet care toward a rewilded, biologically informed approach rooted in functional and regenerative medicine. Penny explains why pets used to live much longer, how modern lifestyles disrupt animal biology, and what we can learn from wild animals about instinct, self-medication, nutrition, movement, and rest.The discussion dives into practical and often surprising topics, including animal instinct versus learned behavior, why dogs don't naturally overeat, how feeding patterns affect hormones and longevity, the profound impact of spaying and neutering on animal health, and the importance of species-appropriate diets. Penny also answers audience questions on indoor cats, fasting, raw versus cooked food, enrichment, and how to bring nature back into our pets' lives – even within modern homes.This episode challenges deeply ingrained assumptions about pet care and offers compassionate, science-based insights that empower animal guardians to support their companions in thriving – not just surviving – well into old age. A must-listen for anyone who loves animals and wants to honor the intelligence of their bodies as much as our own.FOR MORE ALI MEZEY:ALI - WebsiteALI - LinkTreeALI BIO: Ali Mezey is a Body Therapist, Family Constellation Work Facilitator, Sexologist and Media Maker with over 40 years of experience. Ali has worked in renowned rehab centers in Los Angeles for sex, drug, and alcohol addiction. She developed her groundbreaking body-based method Personal Geometry® to address the challenges of working with sexual trauma, compulsivity, dysfunctions and discontents. She works internationally with individuals, couples, and groups. Ali is also a public speaker on the intelligence of the body, a teacher of Personal Geometry® and the creator and host of The Brilliant Body Podcast.FOR MORE DR ZOOLITTLE:For ANIMAL ANTI-AGING CoursePENNY - WebsitePENNY - LinkTreePENNY - LinkedInPENNY - InstagramPENNY BIO:Penny, a world-class Longevity Zoologist, is a zoo consultant, animal welfare lecturer, mammal trainer and Pet Health Concierge. Affectionately known as Dr Zoolittle, she works with Functional and Regenerative Medicine for animal anti-aging and preventative health care.Penny is also an Applied Cognitive Ethologist specializing in animal mental health and the human-animal bond. Captivity can often mean compromise, with animals trading freedom for relationships and resources, so her co-operative care model helps them enjoy the best of both worlds by increasing their choices, sense of control and cognitive engagement.These unique perspectives create a 360 signature approach for Zoos and Pet Parents that ‘rewilds' animal health and welfare by weaving together the robust strategies of wild animals with cutting-edge longevity biology to give animals freedom from diseases, mental decline and premature aging.As well as consulting through her Pet Health Concierge Service, she offers insightful Puppy & Kitten programs that equip young animals with impeccable manners, sparkling confidence and lasting health. For adult pets, she teaches Four Paws Finishing School, a coaching program that gives pets a Longevity Lifestyle so they can live into their 20s, full of joy and vitality.ANIMAL ANTI-AGING COURSE Logistics:Please note: This class starts on Wednesday, January 14th. As all classes are recorded and available in perpetuity, you can register at any time. Of course, it's best to JOIN NOW so you can be with Penny and ask your questions live!Also, this class pertains across species (including yourself;-). When there are differences, Penny will point them out to you – so you'll have the species specifics where it's relevant and important to understand, but the foundation pieces apply to everyone.Class runs for eight weeks. We meet once a week on Wednesdays, 7:30pm UK time; 2:30pm Eastern; 11:30am PacificAn hour of class time together, and then half an hour of discussion Q and AThere's a big fat workbook that accompanies the course so you don't have to sit there taking loads of notesIf you miss a class, don't worry. Everything is recorded and you have the workbookYou also have the course for life (it may or may not be improved and updated over time - and usually it does as science always changes). You also have access to all those updates and improvements. So it's a buy once, keep it forever –  it'll grow with you and it'll still serve every animal down the line.Recommendations a'plenty for what you can do, what you could buy, best brands (Penny's done the research!) Tuition is $399Other bonuses TBA; other perks on registration pageThere's two other options there. If you want to do installments, you can do that. If you want to invite any other people in your life who love their pets to come and study alongside you that will reduce your tuition as well: for every two friends you get 50% off tuition; for three friends your tuition is free. P.S. If you do register, please let them know that you heard about it through The Brilliant Body Podcast! MORE EPISODE LINKS AND REFERENCES COMING SOON!

Gabor Mate Bağımlılık - 4 00:35 – Genetik mi, deneyim mi? Beynin gelişimi 01:50 – Yetişkin–çocuk ilişkisinin belirleyici rolü 03:10 – Genler açılır kapanır: çevrenin etkisi 06:30 – Bağımlılık ve erken ilişki deneyimleri 10:00 – Davranış değil, bağ ve düzenleme ihtiyacı 18:00 – Meditasyona geçiş: onarım ve regülasyon 18:30 – Rehberli meditasyon pratiği Bağımlılık konusuna bu bölümde genetikten değil, ilişki ve deneyimlerden bakılıyor. Gabor Maté'nin yaklaşımı üzerinden; genlerin tek başına kader olmadığı, erken ilişkilerin ve yetişkin–çocuk etkileşiminin beynin gelişiminde nasıl belirleyici olduğu ele alınıyor. Bağımlılığın bir zayıflık ya da ahlaki sorun değil, stresle ve duygusal acıyla baş etme yolu olarak nasıl çalıştığı konuşuluyor. Bölümün ikinci yarısında ise bu çerçeveyi bedende deneyimlemeye alan, Dan Siegel'in Farkındalık Çarkına dayanan rehberli bir meditasyon pratiği yer alıyor. Zeynep Aksoy, saygın bir yoga eğitmeni ve Reset platformunun kurucusudur. Web sitesi üzerinden canlı ve kayıttan izlenebilen dersler, üyelik programları ve profesyonel eğitimler sunmaktadır. Online Stüdyo üyeliği ile günlük çevrim içi derslere, geniş bir arşive ve topluluk desteğine erişim imkânı sağlar. Ayrıca Zeynep, katılımcıların hareket, anatomi ve farkındalık konularında bilgilerini derinleştirmelerine yardımcı olmak için yenilikçi Fasyal Yoga Uzmanlık Programı'nı yürütmektedir. Daha fazla bilgi almak ve sertifikalı eğitimlere katılmak için: www.zeynepaksoyreset.com

Dr. Gabor Mate Bağımlılık - 2 00:00 – Bağımlılık konusuna giriş 00:30 – Davranış değil, kişiyle ilişki 01:30 – Disiplin ve davranış odaklı yaklaşım 03:00 – Stres ve çocuğun bedeni 07:00 – Beyin sosyal bir organ 09:30 – Dopamin, serotonin ve kendini yatıştırma 12:30 – Bağımlılık bir çözüm gibi çalışır 16:30 – Madde değil, alttaki acı 20:00 – Meditasyon: onarım ve dayanıklılık 23:00 – Farkındalık Çarkı pratiği Bağımlılığa genellikle “bıraktırılması gereken bir davranış” olarak bakıyoruz. Oysa bu yaklaşım, hem çocuklarda hem yetişkinlerde çoğu zaman işe yaramıyor. Bu bölümde bağımlılık; bir zayıflık ya da ahlaki sorun olarak değil, kişinin stresle, duygusal acıyla ve haz eksikliğiyle baş etme yolu olarak ele alınıyor. Dopamin ve serotonin üzerinden “self-medication” kavramı, sosyal çevrenin beyin ve fizyoloji üzerindeki etkisi ve “madde mi, alttaki acı mı?” sorusu etrafında Gabor Maté serisi derinleşiyor. Bölümün ikinci yarısında ise Dan Siegel'in Farkındalık Çarkı pratiğiyle, duyulardan iç beden duyumlarına, zihnin hareketlerinden ilişkisel alana uzanan bir onarım ve dayanıklılık çalışması yer alıyor. Zeynep Aksoy, saygın bir yoga eğitmeni ve Reset platformunun kurucusudur. Web sitesi üzerinden canlı ve kayıttan izlenebilen dersler, üyelik programları ve profesyonel eğitimler sunmaktadır. Online Stüdyo üyeliği ile günlük çevrim içi derslere, geniş bir arşive ve topluluk desteğine erişim imkânı sağlar. Ayrıca Zeynep, katılımcıların hareket, anatomi ve farkındalık konularında bilgilerini derinleştirmelerine yardımcı olmak için yenilikçi Fasyal Yoga Uzmanlık Programı'nı yürütmektedir. Daha fazla bilgi almak ve sertifikalı eğitimlere katılmak için: www.zeynepaksoyreset.com

Dr. Dan Siegel İstanbul - Özet 2 01:02 – Sağlıklı beyin ve denge 02:18 – Beyinde kısır döngüler 03:48 – İnterosepsiyon ve iç duyumlar 05:17 – Mindsight ve farkındalık 08:40 – Dikkat ve farkındalık 11:40 – Meditasyon ve beynin değişimi 19:40 – Nefes meditasyonu pratiği Bu bölümde Zeynep Aksoy, mindfulness pratiğini nörobilimsel bir çerçeveyle ele alıyor. Sağlıklı beynin entegrasyonla ilişkisi, kısır davranış döngülerinin nasıl oluştuğu ve farkındalıkla bu döngülerden nasıl çıkılabileceği üzerine duruyor. Dan Siegel'in Mindsight yaklaşımı üzerinden dikkat ve farkındalık arasındaki farkı, interosepsiyon kavramını ve gözlemleme becerisinin beyinde regülasyonla olan bağını aktarıyor. Meditasyonun yalnızca rahatlama değil, beynin yapısını dönüştüren bir pratik olduğuna; telomerler, dayanıklılık ve ilişkisel iyilik hali üzerinden değiniyor. Bölümün ikinci yarısında ise beş aşamalı bir mindfulness nefes meditasyonu yer alıyor. Pratik, dikkati nazikçe eğitmeyi, açık ve yargısız bir farkındalıkla deneyimde kalmayı amaçlıyor. Zeynep Aksoy, saygın bir yoga eğitmeni ve Reset platformunun kurucusudur. Web sitesi üzerinden canlı ve kayıttan izlenebilen dersler, üyelik programları ve profesyonel eğitimler sunmaktadır. Online Stüdyo üyeliği ile günlük çevrim içi derslere, geniş bir arşive ve topluluk desteğine erişim imkânı sağlar. Ayrıca Zeynep, katılımcıların hareket, anatomi ve farkındalık konularında bilgilerini derinleştirmelerine yardımcı olmak için yenilikçi Fasyal Yoga Uzmanlık Programı'nı yürütmektedir. Daha fazla bilgi almak ve sertifikalı eğitimlere katılmak için: www.zeynepaksoyreset.com

Dr. Dan Siegel İstanbul - son 00:08 – Giriş ve Dan Siegel notları 02:15 – Ölüm korkusu üzerine bir hikâye 05:34 – Bütün beyin, şefkat ve nezaket 06:52 – Ötekileştirme ve bilinç evreleri 10:14 – Çocuk yetiştirme, rekabet ve entegrasyon 22:55 – Epigenetik, travma ve onarım 32:37 – Oryantasyon ve nefes meditasyonu Zeynep Aksoy, Dan Siegel'in konuşmasından notlarla “bütün beyin” yaklaşımını sürdürüyor. Şefkat ve nezaketin bütünleşmiş beynin görünen hali olduğunu; ötekileştirme eğiliminin nasıl erken yaşta ortaya çıkabildiğini ve çocukların daha entegre bir bilince doğru nasıl desteklenebileceğini metaforlar üzerinden anlatıyor. Kuşaklararası aktarım ve epigenetik başlığıyla, travmanın nesiller boyunca etkisini ve “onarımın” mümkün oluşunu da ele alıyor. Bölümün sonunda ise sinir sistemini hızlıca regüle etmeye yardımcı olan 5 duyuyla oryantasyonla başlayıp 5 aşamalı nefes meditasyonu pratiğine geçiliyor. Zeynep Aksoy, saygın bir yoga eğitmeni ve Reset platformunun kurucusudur. Web sitesi üzerinden canlı ve kayıttan izlenebilen dersler, üyelik programları ve profesyonel eğitimler sunmaktadır. Online Stüdyo üyeliği ile günlük çevrim içi derslere, geniş bir arşive ve topluluk desteğine erişim imkânı sağlar. Ayrıca Zeynep, katılımcıların hareket, anatomi ve farkındalık konularında bilgilerini derinleştirmelerine yardımcı olmak için yenilikçi Fasyal Yoga Uzmanlık Programı'nı yürütmektedir. Daha fazla bilgi almak ve sertifikalı eğitimlere katılmak için: www.zeynepaksoyreset.com

Yeni Meditasyon Dr. Dan Siegel Farkındalık Çarkı 00:08 – Giriş: Farkındalık Çarkı meditasyonu 01:50 – Farkındalık ve dikkat ayrımı 03:12 – Tekerlek metaforu: merkez ve kenarlar 04:10 – Beş duyumla farkındalık 05:05 – İnterosepsiyon: iç beden duyumları 06:45 – Zihnin hareketleriyle çalışma 12:48 – Farkındalığın kendisini gözlemlemek 28:35 – İlişkisel alan ve şefkat niyeti Zeynep Aksoy, Dan Siegel'in geliştirdiği Farkındalık Çarkı (Wheel of Awareness) meditasyonunu Türkçe olarak sunuyor. Zen geleneğinden gelen temel farkındalık pratiklerini, dikkat ve farkındalık ayrımı üzerinden sistematik bir yapıda ele alıyor. Meditasyon; beş duyum, interosepsiyon (iç beden duyumları), zihnin hareketleri, farkındalığın kendisi ve ilişkisel alan olmak üzere farklı bilinç katmanlarıyla çalışıyor. Pratik, bilinci “merkez ve kenarlar” metaforuyla düzenleyerek ayırt etme ve bağlantı kurma becerisini desteklemeyi amaçlıyor ve şefkat niyetiyle tamamlanıyor. Zeynep Aksoy, saygın bir yoga eğitmeni ve Reset platformunun kurucusudur. Web sitesi üzerinden canlı ve kayıttan izlenebilen dersler, üyelik programları ve profesyonel eğitimler sunmaktadır. Online Stüdyo üyeliği ile günlük çevrim içi derslere, geniş bir arşive ve topluluk desteğine erişim imkânı sağlar. Ayrıca Zeynep, katılımcıların hareket, anatomi ve farkındalık konularında bilgilerini derinleştirmelerine yardımcı olmak için yenilikçi Fasyal Yoga Uzmanlık Programı'nı yürütmektedir. Daha fazla bilgi almak ve sertifikalı eğitimlere katılmak için: www.zeynepaksoyreset.com

Zihin: İçimizde ve Aramızda I Dr. Dan Siegel İstanbul Özet 01:50 Zihin Nedir? Bilimin Cevaplayamadığı Soru 03:12 Zihin Sadece Beyinde mi? 04:34 Zihin: Bedende ve Aramızda 06:23 Zihin = Enerji ve Bilgi Akışı 09:18 Kompleks Sistemler 13:37 Sağlık, Regülasyon ve Mindfulness 14:20 Bireysel Deneyim, Şifa ve Tıbbın Kör Noktası 21:55 Mindfulness Meditasyonuna Giriş Zeynep Aksoy Reset'in bu bölümünde, Dr. Dan Siegel'in İstanbul'daki konuşmasının temel kavramlarını bir araya getiriyor. Merkezde, sıkça sorulan ama net bir cevabı olmayan bir soru var: Zihin nedir? Dan Siegel'e göre zihin, yalnızca beynin içinde gerçekleşen bir süreç değildir. Zihin; bedende, ilişkide ve insanlar arasında akan bir enerji ve bilgi sistemi olarak ele alınır. Bu bakış açısı, zihni bireysel bir mekanizmanın ötesine taşıyarak, sağlık, dayanıklılık ve şifa kavramlarını yeniden düşünmeye davet eder. Konuşmanın ardından, bu çerçeveyi doğrudan deneyime taşıyan rehberli bir mindfulness meditasyonu yer alıyor. Meditasyon bölümü, zihnin kendi kendini organize etme, dengeleme ve dayanıklılık kapasitesine alan açmayı amaçlıyor. Zihin; içimizde ve aramızda. Farkındalık ise bu akışı görmenin ve dönüştürmenin yollarından biri. Zeynep Aksoy, saygın bir yoga eğitmeni ve Reset platformunun kurucusudur. Web sitesi üzerinden canlı ve kayıttan izlenebilen dersler, üyelik programları ve profesyonel eğitimler sunmaktadır. Online Stüdyo üyeliği ile günlük çevrim içi derslere, geniş bir arşive ve topluluk desteğine erişim imkânı sağlar. Ayrıca Zeynep, katılımcıların hareket, anatomi ve farkındalık konularında bilgilerini derinleştirmelerine yardımcı olmak için yenilikçi Fasyal Yoga Uzmanlık Programı'nı yürütmektedir. Daha fazla bilgi almak ve sertifikalı eğitimlere katılmak için: www.zeynepaksoyreset.com

In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Ali sits down with yoga teacher, author, and anatomy educator Rachel Scott to explore what it truly means to live as a body – not just to have one.Beginning with a candid inquiry into modern yoga culture, Rachel gently peels back the layers of Western commodification to reveal yoga's deeper purpose: presence, self-regulation, and intimacy with the living intelligence beneath our habits and conditioning. From there, the dialogue opens into a profound exploration of embodiment as a spiritual practice – one that includes sensation, relationship, desire, stillness, and paradox.Drawing on decades of practice, Rachel shares how yoga, anatomy study, and contemplative stillness have shaped her understanding of consciousness, love, and human connection. Together, Ali and Rachel reflect on mindfulness versus “body-fulness,” nervous-system awareness in dating and relationships, and the wisdom of listening to the body's cues around safety, timing, and consent.The conversation also moves tenderly into themes rarely spoken aloud: fertility, choice, grief, freedom, and the many ways maternal love can be expressed beyond childbirth. Rachel speaks openly about her journey through wanting children, confronting ambivalence, and ultimately trusting the larger intelligence of life – an experience that reshaped her relationships, her work, and her sense of self.Weaving together yoga philosophy, Tantra, anatomy lab awe, and everyday relational practice, this episode is an invitation to slow down, feel more, and honor the mystery of being embodied. A heartfelt exploration of love, presence, and the courage it takes to listen deeply to the body's quiet truths.FOR MORE ALI MEZEY:ALI - WebsiteALI - LinkTreeALI BIO: Ali Mezey is a Body Therapist, Family Constellation Work Facilitator, Sexologist and Media Maker with over 40 years of experience. Ali has worked in renowned rehab centers in Los Angeles for sex, drug, and alcohol addiction. She developed her groundbreaking body-based method Personal Geometry® to address the challenges of working with sexual trauma, compulsivity, dysfunctions and discontents. She works internationally with individuals, couples, and groups. Ali is also a public speaker on the intelligence of the body, a teacher of Personal Geometry® and the creator and host of The Brilliant Body Podcast.FOR MORE RACHEL SCOTT:rachelyoga.comIG/Youtube: rachelscottyogaHead Over Heels: A Yogi's Guide to Dating by Rachel ScottAll books by RachelRACHEL BIO:Rachel combines thousands of hours of teacher training experience with her academic expertise (MSc Online Education) to help yoga teachers and studios create transformational educational experiences. She supports students, teachers, and trainers to share their passion, find their voice, and inspire others.  In addition to authoring five books, she has written for Yoga International, YogaUOnline, and the Huffington Post, and exuberantly shares her knowledge through her coaching, YouTube channel, online courses, and free online classes. Find her at rachelyoga.com or on social media at rachelscottyoga.RESOURCES, DEFINITIONS, INSPIRATIONS:Integral Anatomist (and Rachel's partner), Gil Hedley and The Nerve Tour (link is to an interview of Gil speaking about it)Do yourself a favor and get yourself an Explorer Membership - a mere pittance for the wealth you'll receiveGil's Youtube Channel of amazing videosMy fantastic conversation with Gil (my very first TBBP episode!): The Body is a Gift with Gil Hedley: A Reverential Journey into the Human BodyChristopher Hareesh WallceCarlos PomedaProfessor Alexis Sanderson/Oxford (go full yoga-nerd with this guy - wow)Cheryl Strayed: Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear SugarDualism: It basically says that there are two things, or substances, and they are completely separate. For example, substance dualists believe that the mind is part of the soul and the soul resides completely outside of the body.Non-dualism: Non-dualism refers to the idea that all things are interconnected and not separate. Distinctions like self and other, or good and bad, are illusions created by the mind. Essentially, it's about recognizing the unity and interdependence of all phenomena.Proprioception: also referred to as kinesthesia, is the sense of body position, movement, and force. It is the unconscious awareness without visual input and is sometimes referred to as the sixth sense.There are three primary types of proprioceptors: muscle spindles, Golgi tendon organs (GTOs), and joint receptors. Each distinct type provides different information that together shape the sensory profile of the body's positioning and motion.Interoception: Interoception is awareness of your body's internal senses or signals. It identifies how you feel. You can consciously or unconsciously respond to these signals. For example, if your stomach rumbles, you know you're hungry.YOGA DEFINITIONS:Shiva: He is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism. Shiva. God of Destruction. God of Time, Yoga, Meditation and Arts. Lord of Yogis and Physicians.

Hello future humans with self-agency inspiring human potential!Become a paid subscriber to access practical exercises that use mindset, mindfulness & mindsight to grow confidence, handle change with good stress, raise your frequency & inner stillness & ground yourself in VVS: ⁠podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-florio/subscribe⁠Inspiring Human Potential spotlights higher-self mindset lifestyle POVs, stories, ideas & practices.Maria Florio inspires human potential by sharing the keys to inner growth & following your heart. She brings together human, spiritual, & spirituality elements to explore human evolution, consciousness, & being yourself. She looks at how sciences & spirituality together reveal the way to access infinite higher human consciousness potential when pursuing self-help, personal development, spiritual growth, & mental & emotional mastery. She also talks about how mindset & lifestyle, mindfulness, secure attachment, integration of the brain, & restorative embodiment lead to higher intelligence & fulfillment. She uses perspectives & stories from her self-empowered, enlightening, mystic, spiritual, & mindful life. From the age of eight, Maria decided she was going to help people when she grew up. A vague statement that meant to her, & still means, to help people live a good life as themselves.5D mystic POV stories on mindfulness, educational podcasts & being yourselfA securely attached self-led mystic, spiritual & mindful person knows inconsistencies for what they are: fear, fear of intimacy, emotional vulnerability & being yourself in connection.Be you, mindful & flawed with integrity.Love is supporting each other to fly. Love lifts you up when you're down & it soars the skies with you when you're up. Love is always there."The kingdom of God is within you." - JesusLove, Maria5D Mystic Spiritual Self-Help Mindful Mentor Podcast Spiritual & Science Human VoiceBringing Together Human, Spiritual & Spirituality Elements to Explore Human Evolution & ConsciousnessEmail ⁠floriomaria80@gmail.com⁠ for 1-to-1 Mentorship or Masterclass & Spiritual Workshops & Retreats info."It is the ability to bring out the best in others that makes you a leader." - Sadhguru"Mindfulness can help integrate the mind, body, & relationships, which can lead to well-being." - Dan Siegel, MD"A non traumatized person with a secure attachment has the capacity to regulate independently of relationships." - Pat Ogden, PhDSecurely attached self-led people are strong, brave & bring change for the better because we embody intelligence, expand consciousness & self.Be Yourself In Connection In Life & Love - 5D Mystic Functional Adult POVs & StoriesSubscribe on Spotify, YouTube: @inspiringhumanpotential, another favorite podcast platform you use, or Fanbase.5D Mystic Enlightenment Functional Adult Relationships New Stories To Heal Trauma Together & Bring Forth Your Humanity"If you are a piece of creation, the Creator is definitely embedded within you. You just have to turn inward to know." - SadhguruYou'll know the piece of creation you are once you're living life as a securely attached restorative embodied self-aware, accountable & regulating person.Love, Maria5D Mystic Woo-Woo Pseudoscience Self-Help Mindful Mentor & Podcast HostMaria brings together sciences & spirituality to support human evolution & consciousness, to shed light on love & you being able to be you, the authentic you - an inner child adult who has secure attachment, integration of the brain, & restorative embodied self-aware life potential with your personal motivation to do self-help & personal development that get your self-awareness to put into practice accountability & regulation skills with the mental, emotional, & physical mastery at play as you apply & use the inner growth mindset & lifestyle approach.Inspiring Human Potential Inner Growth 5D Self-Empowered Enlightened Expanding Consciousness Voices, Stories & Perspectives

Sign Up for Mostly Dry January--The DailyIn this Think Thursday episode, Molly explains why the holiday season can feel emotionally harder even when nothing is “wrong.” Using neuroscience and psychology, she introduces the concept of the window of tolerance and explores how cumulative stress, anticipation, sensory overload, emotional memory, and disrupted routines narrow our capacity for regulation during December.Molly walks through what happens in the brain under prolonged stress, including the role of cortisol, emotional flooding, and nervous system survival responses. She reframes coping behaviors as signals of an overwhelmed nervous system rather than a lack of discipline, and shares realistic, supportive ways to gently expand capacity during a demanding season.What You'll LearnWhat the window of tolerance is and why it mattersHow December compresses our stress tolerance through cumulative demandsWhy anticipation can activate stress before events even happenThe role of cortisol in emotional flooding and impulse controlHow the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus are affected by prolonged stressWhy coping urges increase when nervous system capacity is lowPractical, doable ways to support regulation without adding pressureKey Concepts ExplainedWindow of tolerance as a flexible range that expands and contractsHyperarousal and hypoarousal as nervous system survival statesEmotional flooding when feelings rise faster than regulation systems can manageCapacity over discipline as a more helpful framework for behavior change during stressful seasonsPractical Tools Shared in the EpisodeCreating predictability with small daily routinesUsing gentle movement to lower cortisolSupporting the nervous system through sensory regulation like warmth, sound, and lightTaking frequent micro recovery moments rather than long breaksNaming emotions to reduce amygdala activationAdjusting expectations when capacity is lowerChoosing stability over optimization during high stress periodsResearch and References MentionedDr. Dan Siegel's Window of Tolerance modelResearch in Psychoneuroendocrinology on cortisol and prolonged stressNeuroscience findings on stress effects in the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and hippocampusUCLA research on affect labeling and emotion regulationThe Feelings Wheel by Dr. Gloria Wilcox, referenced from Breaking the Bottle LegacyRelated Think Thursday EpisodesThe Neuroscience of AnticipationSelective IgnoranceDefensive PessimismNovelty for Habit ChangeThe Neuroscience of Mental Rest ★ Support this podcast ★

This is our 200th episode of Reimagining Love! And to celebrate, Dr. Alexandra is in-studio with her husband, Todd, to answer your questions. They cover topics such as emotional interdependency versus codependency, infidelity and avoidant attachment, resentment in a marriage, identifying needs in a situationship, and navigating grief and identity formation after divorce.Thank you so much for submitting your listener questions! Even when they are not selected for these Mailbag-type episodes, they continually inform our content.We love to hear from you! Submit a Listener Question here:https://form.jotform.com/212295995939274Resources worth mentioning from the episode:Thriving Through the Holiday Chaos on MasterClass: http://masterclass.com/holidaysFor Question 2 (infidelity + avoidant attachment) -Dr. Alexandra's E-Course  - Can I Trust You Again? (rebuilding after betrayal or deceit) https://courses.dralexandrasolomon.com/can-i-trust-you-again-rebuilding-after-betrayal-or-deceitReimagining Love episode, When You're the Affair Partner https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/when-youre-the-affair-partner/Reimagining Love Episodes on Attachment:Jessica Baum (releasing in February 2026)From the Inside Out: Attachment Theory & Mindful Parenting with Dr. Dan Siegel: https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/from-the-inside-out-attachment-theory-mindful-parenting-with-dr-dan-siegel/Exploring Attachment: Transform Your Relationship Patterns with Thais Gibson: https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/exploring-attachment-transform-your-relationship-patterns/Secure Attachments: The Felt Sense of Love with Julie Menanno: https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/secure-attachments-the-felt-sense-of-love-with-julie-menanno/For Question 3 (resentment in marriage) -Reimagining Love episode, My 9 Favorite Resentment-Busting Strategies https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/my-9-favorite-resentment-busting-strategies/Reimagining Love episode, When Shame Blocks Repair https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/when-shame-blocks-repair/For Question 4 (identifying needs in situationship) -Reimagining Love episode, Is Your “Situationship” Working? https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/is-your-situationship-working/Dr. Alexandra's E-Course - Intimate Relationships 101: https://courses.dralexandrasolomon.com/offers/Q7LEbtEX/checkoutFor Question 5 (navigating grief and identity formation after divorce) -Reimagining Love episode, Guidance for the Newly Single: 5 Strategies for Stability and Healing https://dralexandrasolomon.com/podcasts/guidance-for-the-newly-single/Continue the conversation with Dr. Alexandra Solomon:Ask a question! Submit your relationship challenge: https://form.jotform.com/212295995939274Order Dr. Alexandra's book, Love Every Day: https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-every-day-365-relational-self-awareness-practices-to-help-your-relationship-heal-grow-and-thrive-alexandra-solomon/19970421?ean=9781683736530Cultivate connection by subscribing to Dr. Alexandra's newsletter: https://dralexandrasolomon.com/subscribe/Learn from Dr. Alexandra (E-courses: Intimate Relationships 101 or Can I Trust You Again?): https://dralexandrasolomon.com/learn-from-alexandra/Learn more on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexandra.solomon/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Stan Sonu, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine and Medical Director for Child Advocacy at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. Sonu shares his insights on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), relational health, and trauma-informed care, focusing on how clinicians and schools can support resilience and wellbeing in children and families.We dive into Dr. Sonu's paradigm of “what's strong with you” instead of “what's wrong with you?”, and explore the fascinating concept of systemic empathy—how organizations and systems can create environments that nurture and protect children's relational health.Dr. Sonu also highlights innovative programs like Strong 4 Life at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the Health-Law Partnership (HeLP), a collaborative addressing health-harming legal issues for low-income families.He references valuable resources for clinicians, educators, and families, including the work of Dan Siegel, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and community support services at Grady Memorial Hospital.Listeners will gain actionable ideas for integrating trauma-informed principles into their own practice, classrooms, or organizations, and be inspired to shift from focusing on deficits to recognizing and building on strengths in children and families.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:https://www.strong4life.com/en/our-experts/stan-sonuGrady Memorial HospitalDan Siegel Books & ResourcesInterpersonal Neurobiology ResourcesHealth-Law Partnership (HeLP)

"If you find that you have wandered away from the shelter of God, lead your heart back to Him quietly and simply."~ St. Francis de SalesWhat is wrong with me that I feel so overwhelmed sometimes?Why do I freeze up and struggle to process stress?How can I get back to my authentic self and respond instead of react?In Episode 88 of This Whole Life, Pat & Kenna dive deep into the concept of the “Window of Tolerance” — a foundational model for understanding emotional regulation and navigating stress. Blending faith and mental health insights, they explore how our window of tolerance shapes daily reactions, especially during times of stress or change. Kenna breaks down Dr. Dan Siegel's model, describing the differences between living within and outside our window, and offering practical strategies for getting back to our authentic self. The hosts share personal stories about family, parenting, and marriage, making the science relatable for listeners. They discuss how to expand your window, respond with compassion (to self and others), and why reflecting on your patterns is a game-changer. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed and seeking practical, soul-nourishing ways to regain balance, this episode is both insightful and encouraging.Episode 88 Show NotesChapters:0:00: Introduction and Highs & Hards12:38: What is the Window of Tolerance?22:55: The place of authentic choices & actions30:36: Getting back in my Window of Tolerance38:22: Growing in resilience & expanding my Window52:56: Challenge By ChoiceReflection Questions:What is one specific thing that stuck with you from this conversation?What do you think of the Window of Tolerance model? How do you see it in your life?What pushes you out of your Window? How do you know when you're above or below the Window of Tolerance?How do you get back in your Window when you find yourself outside it?What does God have to say about the moments when you're overwhelmed and outside of your Window of Tolerance?Send us a text. We can't respond directly, but we're excited to hear what's on your mind!Click here to register for the DBT group from Jan. 20 - March 24, 2026 (MN & WI residents only)Support the showThank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters! Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com, and send us an email with your thoughts, questions, or ideas.Follow us on Instagram & FacebookInterested in more faith-filled mental health resources? Check out the Martin Center for IntegrationMusic: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.

Parenting isn't just about what we do—it's about who we are as we show up for our children. In this meaningful and practical conversation, Dr. Dan Siegel joins Kyle and Sara to explore what it truly means to parent from the inside out. Dr. Dan Siegel is the Founder and Director of Education at the Mindsight Institute and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA. An award-winning educator and Harvard-trained psychiatrist, he is the author of five New York Times bestsellers and more than fifteen other books that have been translated into over forty languages. As a pioneer in the field of interpersonal neurobiology, Dr. Siegel's work focuses on how relationships and the mind shape our development across the lifespan. Drawing from decades of research, Dr. Siegel explains how our internal world—our emotions, our triggers, our regulation—shapes the way we understand our children. He offers a refreshing and compassionate look at why kids behave the way they do and how connection becomes the foundation for healthy brain development. Together, we explore:• Why emotions like sadness and anger are essential—not problems to fix• How to stay connected when your child feels big feelings• Why the teenage brain remodels so dramatically—and how to respond with confidence, not fear• The surprising truth about nature vs. nurture, and how parents can nurture resilience• Practical ways to support emotional intelligence at every stage• Why open communication with adolescents builds lasting trust Dr. Siegel's insights help parents see anger as advocacy, adolescence as a spark—not a storm—and connection as the driving force behind resilience and growth. This episode will leave you feeling grounded, hopeful, and equipped with tools to understand both yourself and your child more deeply. Whether you're navigating toddler tantrums, school-age struggles, or teenage turbulence, this conversation offers a powerful reminder: When parents look inward with curiosity and compassion, everything on the outside begins to change. Learn more about Dr. Siegel at www.drdansiegel.com or www.mindsightinstitute.com. View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/what-your-child-needs-most-from-you-dr-dan-siegel-on-emotions-connection-and-resilience Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com Video Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumans Podcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.com Book List:https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist  The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

“When we intentionally bring awareness to our internal world—our emotions, our sensations, our impulses; we begin to see the patterns that have been driving us. And once we see them, we are no longer bound by them. Awareness creates choice. Choice creates change.”  — Dan Siegel​Friends,In this second episode of a deeper dive into Styles of Relating, we reflect on how fear, hedging, and self-protection show up in our relationships, in contrast to the moments when, by God's grace, we find ourselves relating from trust, dignity, and self-giving love instead.Nothing has exposed and transformed our own patterns more than this work. Slowly, we are learning to pause, to notice what's actually motivating our reactions, to identify when fear and shame have snuck in sideways. But here's the gift: awareness really does open space for change. And that change has brought us more joy, safety, and connection in our marriage than we ever imagined.We are grateful to be on this journey with you—toward wholeness, deeper love, and a growing trust in God and His Kingdom.It's all been prologue. The best is yet to come.For the Kingdom,Morgan & Cherie

Even the most connected couples get caught in reactive cycles — especially when parenting. One partner's tone or decision sparks the other's trigger, and suddenly you're not just reacting to the kids… you're reacting to each other. In this episode of The Art of Raising Humans, Kyle and Sara Wester unpack what really happens when partners become reactive in parenting. They share personal experiences, explore Dan Siegel's concept of the “window of tolerance,” and discuss how co-regulation helps partners calm and reconnect when emotions run high. You'll learn practical tools to slow escalation, recognize your body's warning signs, and shift from blame to curiosity — turning conflict into an opportunity for deeper connection.Because staying united as parents doesn't mean never getting triggered. It means learning how to come back together, again and again, with empathy, honesty, and repair. View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/triggered-by-your-partner-how-to-stay-united-when-emotions-run-high Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.comVideo Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumansPodcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.comBook List:https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

Remember the good ol' days in elementary school when your teacher introduced you to haiku, a Japanese form of poetry based on syllables, not rhyming?Psychotherapist and author Anne Helfer describes haiku as the rap of expressive writing that unlocks the door to emotions hidden deep inside and leads to even deeper healing.Anne explains how the 5-7-5 formula behind haiku is a simple healing exercise in mindfulness and why more people should follow her Silver Rule this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Anne and her work as a psychotherapist, author and healer on Instagram.Timestamps6:22 Anne's maternal abandonment, wounding and emotional neglect.11:57 Teaching people how to externalize their truths by writing simple, condensed haiku is an exercise of mindfulness.24:25 Anne's Silver Rule.36:04 Learning how to be comfortable without certainty.40:44 Writing haiku is a practice.47:37 Why do people live in their left brain?54:40 Numerology and the structure of haiku.1:00:07 “Renaissance woman, professional amateur, master of nothing.”1:14:40 Learn to enjoy the glimmers.1:25:30 Is it possible to breathe deeply through your womb/pelvis and use that experience to create haiku/mantras of focus, relaxation and calm?1:38:16 How the Japanese language affects the benefits of using haiku (or not).1:46:09 The impact high tech has on the world has forced Anne to stop working with kids.1:50:00 Equanimity.1:57:28 Interpersonal peace.ResourcesHealing With Haiku: A Poetic Exploration of Self by Anne HelferThe work of Bashô, Dr. Dan Siegel and Caroline MyssJeffrey Mishlove's conversation with David Whyte on YouTubeAlexithymiaPaul's Spirit Gym conversation with Nancy MellonFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20Wild PasturesKorrect SPIRITGYMPique LifeCHEK Institute/CHEK AcademyPaul's Dream Interpretation workshop We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.