Lemons and Pineapples
On the Lemons and Pineapples podcast, no-nonsense life coach & entrepreneur Emma O'Brien shares inspirational stories, tried & tested tools and amazing guest interviews to guide you on your self development journey.
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Lemons and Pineapples
Episode 10: How Polyvagal Theory Can Help You Reduce Stress
You'll no doubt have heard about how nervous system regulation can help you manage stress and you've probably heard about Polyvagal theory, but do you know how an understanding of the two can help you feel better?
In this episode my guest, Functional Medicine Health Coach, Sam Shrosbree and I discuss the basics of Polyvagal theory and how with knowledge of just the basics, you can be empowered to make changes to your behaviour and habits that will vastly improve your day-to-day experience of life.
Episode highlights:
- The fundamentals of Polyvagal theory
- The 3 F's of nervous system states
- Ventral vagal, dorsal vagal and the function of the vagal brake
- How you can consciously shift your inner state
- Anchoring into a feeling of safety to calm your nervous system
- How to increase your vagal tone
- Switching triggers for glimmers
- How your state determines your story
- The link between co-regulation, connection and calm
- Practical strategies to reduce stress that you can start TODAY!
Speaking with Sam is always a pleasure and I know you'll glean an immense amount of valuable information from this episode. You'll find our previous episode about the link between gut health and mental health here.
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I’m Emma O’Brien — Martha Beck trained and certified life coach, HeartMath practitioner, and shamanic healer helping high-achieving women stop second-guessing themselves and finally trust their own voice.
Through nervous system re-calibration, strategic coaching, and deep energetic work, I help you move from self-doubt to self-trust so you can create a life you actually want to be in — no external approval required.
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