Survival Mechanisms
Sarah explores how our nervous system responds to perceived threats, often triggering survival mechanisms that can hinder intimacy and connection. She explains the dorsal vagal complex, a deep-seated protective response that can lead to feelings of apathy and disconnection when faced with trauma. This fascinating insight reveals that these reactions are not signs of dysfunction but rather adaptive responses shaped by past experiences.In this clip
From this podcast
The Mark Groves Podcast
#188: The Nervous System Explained with Sarah Baldwin
Related Questions
How does our nervous system shut down as explained in the episode #188: The Nervous System Explained with Sarah Baldwin and the clip Survival Mechanisms?
What is the system in the brain that can generate threat responses as explained in the episode #188: The Nervous System Explained with Sarah Baldwin and the clip Threat Detection System?
How does our nervous system shut down as explained in the episode #188: The Nervous System Explained with Sarah Baldwin and the clip Survival Mechanisms?