Posts by Amy Gelfand
Defining Safety
In this very first episode of How We Heal, we will define what safety really means to us and how our sense of safety affects our everyday lives. Join me, Lauren Hubele, and my colleagues Meagan Lemp and Cameron Scott as we dive into safety from perspectives in gemmotherapy, psychotherapy and eastern medicine. To watch…
Read MoreTrailer for How We Heal
Healing can begin only once you feel safe, in your body and in our world. What will it take to learn to feel safe enough to heal? Get a quick glimpse of all the juicy goodness to come in these rich doses of organic conversations with Japanese Acupuncturist Maegan Lemp, Gemmotherapist Lauren Hubele and Polyvagal…
Read MoreExploring Polyvagal Theory: The Central Nervous System as Your Command Central
Trauma therapist and passionate polyvagalist Cameron Scott rejoins Lauren in this episode. Together they discuss the build-up of chronic trauma and why changing habitual patterns begins with the central nervous system. The polyvagal theory is the masterful work of Dr. Stephen Porges that in short, helps us see and understand habitual emotional patterns enough to…
Read MoreExploring Polyvagal Theory: Activism and your Autonomic Nervous System
Our current times have encouraged many to rally and join forces with local activist movements. But have you considered how that engagement may impact your nervous system? Maegan and Lauren provide a quick overview of the three principles of Polyvagal Theory which then sets the stage for a first-hand account from guest Christine Terrell. Just…
Read MoreExploring Polyvagal Theory and Gemmotherapy: Real Life Learning
In this episode, Megan and Lauren share a few of their recent responses to real-life situations that have provided perfect opportunities to explore Polyvagal Theory and Gemmotherapy extracts for emotional resiliency. The polyvagal theory is the masterful work of Dr. Stephen Porges that in short, it helps us see and understand habitual emotional patterns enough…
Read MoreExploring Polyvagal Theory: Extracts to assist our mobilization out of shutdown
In this episode, Megan and Lauren share insights on nine Gemmotherapy extracts that can assist with mobilization out of a shutdown state ( dorsal vagal). The polyvagal theory is the masterful work of Dr. Stephen Porges that in short, it helps us see and understand habitual emotional patterns enough to interrupt them. In this particular…
Read MoreExploration of Polyvagal Theory: Tuning into Gemmos for the Sympathetic State
In this episode, Megan and Lauren explore six extracts to organize sympathetic activation and prevent the need for fight or flight. The polyvagal theory is the masterful work of Dr. Stephen Porges that in short, it helps us see and understand habitual emotional patterns enough to interrupt them. In this particular series, Health educator and…
Read MoreExploration of Polyvagal Theory: Sympathetic Activation through the Polyvagal Lens
In this episode, Lauren and psychotherapist Cameron Scott breakdown a recent sympathetic activation experience using the Polyvagal lens. The polyvagal theory is the masterful work of Dr. Stephen Porges that in short, it helps us see and understand habitual emotional patterns enough to interrupt them. In this particular series, Health educator and Gemmotherapy expert Lauren…
Read MoreExploration of Polyvagal Theory : Making Connections with Pyschotherapist Cameron Scott
In this episode, psychotherapist Cameron Scott returns to continue the conversation with Maegan and Lauren. Here they begin to discuss the connection between Gemmotherapy and the Polyvagal lens. The polyvagal theory is the masterful work of Dr. Stephen Porges that in short, it helps us see and understand habitual emotional patterns enough to interrupt them.…
Read MoreExploring Polyvagal Theory and Gemmotherapy: Meet Psychotherapist and Passionate Poly Vagalist Cameron Scott
The polyvagal theory is the masterful work of Dr. Stephen Porges that in short, it helps us see and understand habitual emotional patterns enough to interrupt them. In this particular series, Health educator and Gemmotherapy expert Lauren Hubele and Acupuncturist Maegan Lemp explore how Polyvagal Theory may guide us to better select extracts to build…
Read MoreExploring Polyvagal Theory and Gemmotherapy: The Dorsal Vagal Experience
The polyvagal theory is the masterful work of Dr. Stephen Porges that in short, it helps us see and understand habitual emotional patterns enough to interrupt them. In this particular series, Health educator and Gemmotherapy expert Lauren Hubele and Acupuncturist Maegan Lemp explore how Polyvagal Theory may guide us to better select extracts to build…
Read MoreExploring Polyvagal Theory and Gemmotherapy: Identifying your State
The polyvagal theory is the masterful work of Dr. Stephen Porges that in short, it helps us see and understand habitual emotional patterns enough to interrupt them. In this particular series, Health educator and Gemmotherapy expert Lauren Hubele and Acupuncturist Maegan Lemp explore how Polyvagal Theory may guide us to better select extracts to build…
Read More
