Do you have Chronic Pain? Ready for Pain Recovery? This episode is for YOU!

We have a special guest today—Dr. Les Aria, a Pain Psychologist who specializes in helping people recover from chronic pain. Today, he'll explain what polyvagal theory is and how it can help you feel safe when you're dealing with chronic pain.

This week's episode, Part One, on Polyvagal Theory and its application to chronic pain therapy. Polyvagal theory is the science of feeling safe, and it's based on decades of research by Dr. Stephen Porges, who pioneered research into the autonomic nervous system and its relationship with emotions.

Check out Dr. Les Aria’s Pain Recovery App: https://www.menda.health/

Topics Covered:

Healing Chronic Pain through the Vagus Nerve
Ways to stimulate Vagus Nerve
Polyvagal Framework Ladder of Feeling Safe
Mind Body Connection
Trauma & Chronic Pain brain pathways
Autonomic Nervous System
Long Covid Symptoms
Shut Down Phase of Relapse connected to Trauma
Why slow breathing is key
Wisdom of your Frontal Lobe
Safe and Sound Protocol

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Website: https://lesariaphd.com/| Youtube: Myndfulness | Dynamic Healing Podcast | Safe and Sound Protocol here

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