How the Vagus Nerve Heals the Body and Builds Connection
How the Vagus Nerve Heals the Body and Builds Connection Two leading scientists have shown how one nerve sits at the center of both health and relationships. Neurosurgeon Kevin Tracey, MD (author of The Great Nerve), demonstrates how the vagus nerve regulates inflammation and restores physiological balance. Behavioral neuroscientist Stephen Porges, PhD (author of The […]
MELD vs IFS: How Nervous System Work Complements Parts-Based Therapy
MELD vs IFS: How Nervous System Work Complements Parts-Based Therapy We are often asked about how the work at MELD compares to IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy. Both work with the parts of ourselves from which we become disconnected because of trauma, stress, lack of safety, lack of connection, and our culture. A few years […]
What Happens When You Share What Only You Can Give
What Happens When You Share What Only You Can Give I didn’t set out to “add value.” That phrase was not even in my vocabulary when I was a kid. I was just trying to keep up with everyone else, to avoid standing out for the wrong reasons. With dyslexia and Asperger’s, it was like […]
Why Insight Alone Won’t Change You: The New Science of Men’s Healing
Why Insight Alone Won’t Change You: The New Science of Men’s Healing Stop Blaming the Man; Blame the Model In recent years, a quiet frustration has been growing among men working to change. These are men who have gone to therapy, read the books, tracked their childhood patterns, and practiced better communication with their partners. […]