A Real Story of Self-Regulating out of Dorsal Vagal Shutdown: Macy's "Dancing"

Justin Sunseri shares an inspiring story from Macy to demonstrate effective self-regulation out of the Polyvagal state of shutdown. He explores Macy's experiences of navigating through states of immobilization—shutdown, freeze, and stillness—using music and movement to manage sympathetic activation. Justin also discusses why unexpected memories may pop into consciousness when practicing self-regulation.00:00 Introduction to Self-Regulation Story00:42 Macy's Experience with Shutdown and Freeze01:11 Understanding Different States of Immobility02:52 The Role of Safety in Self-Regulation06:36 Macy's Journey to Mobilization07:18 Welcoming Sympathetic Activation08:41 Macy's Memory and Co-Regulation09:11 Macy's Roundabout Memory10:25 Understanding Self-Regulation12:04 Present Moment Focus14:52 Handling Sympathetic Activation15:29 Upcoming Courses and Community16:53 Invitation to Stucknaut Collective18:05 Disclaimer🔸Download the free SSIEC sheet by signing up for the email list resource - https://www.justinlmft.com/ssiecResources:🔸 Free resources and course in the Members Center - https://www.justinlmft.com/members🔸 SNB: Total Access Membership - https://www.justinlmft.com/totalaccess 🔸 Polyvagal Intro webpage - https://www.justinlmft.com/polyvagalintro 🔸 Stuck Not Broken book series - https://www.justinlmft.com/books🔸 Polyvagal 101 audio series - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0Crisis resources:National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741Call 911 for emergencyThis and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy.  Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship.  Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms.  Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only.Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147).Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast! When you do, you will immediately get the next episode as soon as it's available. What's better than having the next episode of SNB ready and waiting for you? (Nothing, that's what.)