Are you a caregiver who is on the verge of burnout? What is the difference between the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system? What happens if I misread a person's face, especially my partner? Listen to this fascinating interview with Polyvagal theory's founder, Stephen Porges.

Shownotes:

• (1:45) Episode 116: Polyvagal theory, safety in relationships.
• (4:26) Why knowing how to read other people matters.
• (9:50) How our physiology affects how we perceive others, and how others perceive us.
• (17:50) Arguments from a biological perspective.
• (20:15) Co-regulation.
• (25:05) How learning can be affected by a teacher’s physiology.
• (27:40) Reading an audience when speaking in public.
• (32:15) DPIR enrollment.
• (34:10) Difference between the central nervous system and autonomic nervous system.
• (42:05) How stress affects to our bodies.
• (50:00) About depression.
• (55:45) About exercise.
• (56:50) How taking care of others can impact your life.
• (1:01:20) Final thoughts.
• (1:06:40) Action Step.