In this episode, I'm reading "The Limbic Brain and the Biology of Emotion," which is a chapter from Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit and Sexy — Until You're 80 and Beyond by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge, M.D.

This could be a great chapter to share with parents or grandparents in your life. (My reading starts at 6m 10s.)

I was quite excited when Stanley agreed to this interview. His book on the autonomic nervous system — including but not limited to the vagus nerve — includes detailed anatomy and self-help exercises and was easily the best $20 I've spent in a long time. I loved it.

Here, I ask Stanley questions about the notion of our "social nervous system," and some detail around his self-help exercises which can be, if they work for you, an astoundingly simple way to reorient your basic sense of orientation and safety. (And, if you go lightly and pay attention, as with anything, are probably at least worth a try.)

Love, LB

Show Notes / Links

Stanley's clinic and teaching schedule

Stephen Porges' "Safe Sound Protocol" — an auditory treatment for autism — training

Stanley's book, Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve, on Amazon (affiliate link)