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The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation
Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory rewrites how we understand the nervous system’s role in emotions and social behavior. It reveals how the vagus nerve acts as a gatekeeper for feeling safe, connecting, or shutting down. Why does your body sometimes act like it’s on high alert with no clear threat? This book offers the biology behind those invisible signals.
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