Polyvagal Theory Explained: How It Transforms Healing & RecoveryWonder how your mind and body connect in addiction or mental health struggles? In this episode of "Substance Stories," Dr. Richard Bradlow and Dr. Ferghal Armstrong dive into polyvagal theory. The vagus nerve links your brain to your body, steering your emotions.
We explain how the autonomic nervous system fits in.Dr. Bradlow rates this theory near the top—second only to attachment theory.
It shows how emotional limits change, pushing behaviors like addiction when stress or anxiety strikes. You’ll get a clear, science-backed take.
How do you deal with stress in your life?
00:00 Mind and Body Connection
03:41 Polyvagal Theory: Mental Illness Link
07:11 "Stress Bucket Overflow Metaphor"
10:44 Breathing: Modulate Your Nervous System
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