Mercedes comes back for episode 53! She was such a big part of the podcast for so long, it just wouldn't be an anniversary episode without her. She and I get a little more personal for this episode, sharing our disappointments, surprises, hopes and more. Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/books Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats...
Apr 14, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 53
My thoughts on the intersection of PTSD and the Polyvagal Theory. There's a lot of polyvagal implications with this one. Polyvagal Patrons access for $5/mo - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft Peter Levine and Shame Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2CN5nhmfxk Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats...
Apr 07, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Honored to have been asked to provide my input into Jill Miller's incredible blog article, written by Suzanne Krowiak. They allowed me to record and publish the conversation Suzanne and I had; I think it goes some really interesting places and is worth the listen. Enjoy. Read the blog - https://tuneup.fit/the-vagus-nerve Polyvagal Patrons - https://www.patreon.com/justinlmft...
Apr 02, 2020•47 min
The most requested DSM diagnosis! Please, when you listen, come from curiosity and learning, not from attempting to diagnose yourself or another. Polyvagal Patron access for $5/mo - www.patreon.com/justinlmft Detailed show notes - https://www.justinlmft.com/post/episode51 Polyvagal101 - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagal101 Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/books Mayo Clinic article - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseas...
Mar 31, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 51
3 examples of Bad Therapy from listeners/followers. If you're in California and interested in working with me as your therapist, you can find out more here - https://www.justinlmft.com/therapy There's more audio content for members - https://www.justinlmft.com/members
Mar 26, 2020•22 min
Is the mixed Freeze state underlying the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder? There are polyvagal implications aplenty in this one! Articles: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3494330/ https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp.160.11.2018 More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/books Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeat...
Mar 24, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 50
I think that OCD has an underlying high flight energy or freeze energy to it. I go in depth into how the polyvagal theory might apply to the diagnosis of OCD from the DSM-5. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members OCD - https://beyondocd.org/information-for-individuals/clinical-definition-of-ocd Depression co-morbidity with OCD - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3243905/ OCD examples - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/obsessive-compul...
Mar 17, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Some polyvagal thoughts about the coronavirus panic that we've all seen probably. I'm hoping this helps you to ground yourself. I highly recommend taking a conscious break from the updates and set aside a moment to do something that brings you a sense of safety. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5 Members - www.justinlmft.com/members
Mar 16, 2020•31 min
Join Mercedes and I in our final episode together. Her path of self growth is simply taking her in a different direction. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats...
Mar 10, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 48
I chat with a psychology undergrad from Dixie State University about what got me into being a therapist, the polyvagal theory paradigm shift and more. More Polyvagal Podcast content for Members - www.justinlmft.com/members
Mar 05, 2020•25 min
Looking at AD/HD in comparison to the Polyvagal Theory. Resources: 🔸 Free resources and course in the Members Center - https://www.justinlmft.com/members 🔸 Join the Unstucking Academy - https://www.justinlmft.com/unstuckingacademy 🔸 Polyvagal Intro webpage - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalintro 🔸 Stuck Not Broken book series - https://www.justinlmft.com/books 🔸 Polyvagal 101 audio series - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0 Crisis resources: Nat...
Mar 03, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 48
A solo episode from Justin. He examines the DSM5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD in comparison to the polyvagal theory. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Individual Therapy with Justin (CA only) - https://www.justinlmft.com/therapy Therapeer Content Event - https://www.justinlmft.com/therapeercontentevent File Share - https://www.justinlmft.com/fileshare DSM Criteria - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207191/box/part1_ch3.box16/ Intro/Outro music &am...
Feb 25, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 47
No definitive statements being made here. These are things that Justin is wondering about, putting some potential puzzle pieces together. And some insight into the way he works with clients around dreams. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats
Feb 18, 2020•22 min
Compared to the anxiety and depression diagnoses, bipolar disorder was more difficult to break down into polyvagal terms. Seems like the issue is that there could be a few polyvagal paths to the behaviors of the disorder. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Mugs & more from Justin - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/books Therapy Interest List - https://www.justinlmft.com/therapyinterestlist APA Bipolar ...
Feb 12, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Definitely a content warning on this one. Don't listen if you're not ready. No specific details of traumatic events, but definitely an emotionally triggering episode. Often a client will tell me that the moment their life changed is not when the original traumatic event occurred, but instead, from the stuff that follows. Mercedes and I discuss some of the traumas that take place after the initial trauma(s). Get more Polyvagal Podcast content here - https://www.justinlmft.com/members...
Feb 04, 2020•23 min
Mercedes and I share our thoughts on GAD, discussing each criteria of the DSM diagnosis. This episode is not meant to diagnose! We aren't your therapist and we aren't diagnosing you. We're comparing the PVT to the DSM. Join the Therapeer Content Event no.1 - https://www.justinlmft.com/therapeercontentevent $5 a month for more Polyavagal Podcast content - https://www.justinlmft.com/members...
Jan 29, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Mercedes and Justin address a topic that has been brought up a few times: Justin's tendency to interrupt and the "tension" between the two. This is a segment from an Instagram Live. More Polyvagal Podcast content on https://www.justinlmft.com/members
Jan 21, 2020•18 min
A solo episode from Justin looking at the criteria to diagnose Major Depressive Disorder and comparing it to the shutdown autonomic state of the polyvagal theory. Finally! Embodied Trauma online conference - https://www.embodiedtrauma.com Sources: http://www.eatingwell.com/article/290811/can-losing-weight-slow-your-metabolism/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2948264/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/metabolic-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20351916 https://www.health.har...
Jan 14, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 44
You can hear and download all 10 Open Letters for $20 when you purchase Stack 1. You will also receive a downloadable PDF of each letter that you can print out and read whenever you like. Buy Stack 1 here - https://www.justinlmft.com/openletters
Jan 07, 2020•12 min
Phrasing we use a lot, but what does it mean exactly? This is originally from an Instagram Livestream. More Polyvagal Podcast content - https://www.justinlmft.com/members
Dec 31, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 44
It will feel different day to day, including more capacity to handle your typical triggers. And it might be a noticeable discharge of energy. Hear even more Polyvagal Podcast content in the Members' section - https://www.justinlmft.com/members
Dec 20, 2019•12 min
This topic has me genuinely upset and concerned about my fellow parents. There is an incredible amount of pressure on parents to basically be perfect co-regulators and never ever use consequences, including time-outs. Mercedes and I talk about this, share our own experiences professionally and personally. BTW, done correctly, time-outs aren't harmful. More Polyvagal Podcast content here - https://www.justinlmft.com/members
Dec 19, 2019•19 min
A brief summary of this episode
Dec 18, 2019•11 min
Full show notes at https://www.justinlmft.com/post/episode42 Greater Good Magazine - https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/gratitude/definition#what-is-gratitude What is Gratitude and Why Is It So Important? By Courtney Ackerman - https://positivepsychology.com/gratitude-appreciation/ An Experiment in Gratitude - The Science of Happiness; SoulPancake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHv6vTKD6lg More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Polyvagal Podcast merc...
Dec 17, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 42
We answer a listener question on how to better co-regulate a partner. Get more Polyvagal Podcast content on - https://www.justinlmft.com/members for only $5/mo!
Dec 16, 2019•8 min
Our week-long gift as a thank you to you. You and your fellow #traumanerds have been instrumental in the success of this podcast. And as a result, in helping thousands of people get unstuck or help others to get unstuck. Happy Holidays from Mercedes and Justin! Please enjoy a week of episodes :)
Dec 16, 2019•41 sec•Season 1Ep. 42
Prompted by a question about parenting from a listener. Turned into an interesting question about self care - what it is and what it isn't. Does it have to be alone? Does it have to be without your kids present? More Polyvagal Podcast for $5 Members - justinlmft.com/members
Dec 05, 2019•18 min
Protection is something we settle for. Safety is something we deserve. And more! Open Letters / Stack 1 - https://www.justinlmft.com/openletters Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats
Dec 03, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In episode 15, Dr Porges himself differentiated between empathy and compassion. We've mentioned this numerous times since then. We examine the difference between the two in this episode. More Polyvagal Podcast content for $5/mo - https://www.justinlmft.com/members Polyvagal Podcast merchandise - https://society6.com/justinlmft Recommended reading - https://www.justinlmft.com/books Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds by Benjo Beats - https://soundcloud.com/benjobeats What is Empathy? - Grea...
Nov 26, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 40
An audio clip originally from an Instagram Live we did. Join us every Sunday at 915pm PST on Instagram Live! Download the Polyvagal Ladder guide here - https://www.justinlmft.com/fileshare There is also MORE Polyvagal Podcast content for $5 Members - justinlmft.com/members
Nov 21, 2019•14 min
