#8 Understanding How Trauma Manifests in the Body with Polyvagal Theory Expert Justin Sunseri LMFT

You may be stuck, but you're not broken. This is what Justin Sunseri, LMFT and host of the podcast Stuck, Not Broken, wants you to know. He doesn't subscribe to the narrative that you are broken and need healing, but rather, your body is in a defensive autonomic state: flight, fight, shut down or freeze.
Better known as the "fight or flight" response, it is our body's natural physiological response to perceived danger. It's what makes your palms sweat or makes you want to run away and hide when your boss is demanding that finished assignment in two hours.
Polyvagal Theory is a tool clinical practitioners like Justin use to help their clients understand how trauma manifests in the body. Clients can learn to re-access their safety state so they can respond appropriately.
In this episode, Justin will dive deeper into what Polyvagal Theory is and how he uses it with his clients. We hope this episode opens up a whole new world for you on your journey of grieving, personal growth, and trauma recovery.
Resources Mentioned:
Deb Dana Polyvagal Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXGy7M4kvaY&ab_channel=NortonMentalHealth
Dr. Peter Levine, Somatic Experiencing: https://traumahealing.org/
Get in touch with Justin Sunseri LMFT:
Website: https://www.justinlmft.com/home
Podcast: https://www.justinlmft.com/podcast
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