1140: Rewiring Anxiety: Claire Weekes Meets Polyvagal Theory
In today's episode, Gina discusses Dr. Claire Weekes' monumental
approach to overcoming and healing anxiety in the context of Dr. Stephen
Porges' science based lens of Polyvagal Theory. Claire Weekes'
approach to overcoming anxiety is outlined and clear connections are
drawn with the science behind Polyvalgal Theory. Through this
discussion, clear understanding of scientific reasoning and principles
underpinning Clair Weekes' approach to healing anxiety emerges. Listen
in and become better equipped to overcome your anxiety and understand
why the process works!
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Quote:
The more we feel safe, the less we are triggered by stress and fear.
-Stephen Porges
And
The greatest mistake you can make with anxiety is fearing it. The moment you stop fearing, you start healing.
-Claire Weekes
Chapters
0:26 Introduction to Healing Anxiety
2:09 Settling Into the Conversation
3:21 Bridging Two Perspectives
9:36 Understanding Polyvagal Theory
15:03 Integrating Claire Weeks and Polyvagal Insights
16:33 Embracing a New Approach to Anxiety
17:15 Closing Thoughts and Invitation
Summary
In this episode, I delve into the intersection of two
profound frameworks for understanding anxiety: the teachings of Dr.
Claire Weeks and the polyvagal theory developed by Dr. Stephen Porges. I
aim to illuminate how these two perspectives can complement and enhance
our relationship with anxiety, focusing not on eradicating it, but on
understanding and working with it in a compassionate manner.
We
begin by grounding ourselves in the essence of Dr. Claire Weeks' wisdom.
Weeks was a trailblazer in the treatment of anxiety, offering a message
that resonated deeply with those struggling with panic and fear. Her
approach emphasizes that anxiety is not a pathology but rather a natural
response, and she passionately reinforced the idea that recovery is
achievable. Her method, encapsulated in four critical steps—facing,
accepting, floating through, and allowing time to heal—provides a gentle
yet powerful framework for engaging with anxiety. I explore each of
these steps, illustrating how facing the fear can diminish its hold on
us, accepting our current feelings can foster healing, and floating
through the sensations can transform our experience from one of
resistance to one of ease.
Having established the foundations
laid down by Weeks, I then transition to the polyvagal theory, a
scientific framework that elucidates how our nervous system responds to
cues of safety and threat.
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