Frustrated with Dorsal Vagal Shutdown? Here's Why and What to Do.

Are you transitioning from a shutdown state to sympathetic mobilization? I address the common emotions of frustration, irritation, and anger as positive indicators of moving up the Polyvagal ladder. 01:32 Teagan's Journey: From Shutdown to Stillness 02:03 The Importance of Permitting Defensive States 03:29 Imagery and Irritation: Teagan's Experience 04:39 The Role of Fight Activation in Self-Regulation 07:41 Movement and Sympathetic Activation 09:31 Validating and Normalizing Fight Activation 11:00 Embracing Self-Compassion 11:20 Understanding Defensive States 12:27 Navigating Shutdown and Activation 13:57 The Role of Stillness in Self-Regulation 15:11 Managing Frustration and Anxiety 16:29 Sustaining Energy and Mobility 19:16 Harnessing Frustration for Growth 20:46 Invitation to the Stucknaut Collective 21:58 Disclaimer and Final Thoughts 🔸Total Access Membership of trauma recovery courses and community - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess 🔸Join the free Members Center to access a free course and resources - https://www.justinlmft.com/members 🔸SNB: Book 1 - https://www.justinlmft.com/snb1 🔸Learn the Polyvagal Theory simply and for free - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagali... 🔹I'd love your feedback! - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741 Call 911 for emergency This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy. Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship. Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (99147).