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Rethinking 'Survival of the Fittest': How Our Nervous System Evolved for Cooperation connection mental health nervous system polyvagal practice polyvagal theory social enagagement system

Picture this: a wolf, not snarling or hunting, but wagging its tail at a human campfire. It seems counterintuitive, doesn't it? Yet, this scene might just encapsulate one of the most successful evolutionary strategies: the survival of the friendliest.

We've all heard of "survival of the fittest,"...

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Cultivating Safety: A Polyvagal Approach to Wellbeing mind-body practices nervous system yoga polyvagal theory stress relief vagus nerve

In the realm of health and wellness, we often hear about "vagus nerve hacks" as quick fixes for stress and anxiety. While these techniques can offer relief, they often miss the bigger picture of how our nervous system functions. As a nutritionist, wellbeing coach and mind-body practitioner, I've...

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