Polyvagal Theory: Understanding & Empowering Your Nervous System Did you know that our nervous system states aren’t permanent? Thanks to Polyvagal Theory by Dr. Stephen Porges, we can understand how our autonomic nervous system regulates our responses to safety and threat, impacting both our physical and mental health. Here’s a quick breakdown of the three key states: 🟢Social Engagement/Ventral Vagal State: When we feel safe and connected, our ventral vagal system is activated, promoting…