Justin Sunseri shares an inspiring story from Macy to demonstrate effective self-regulation out of the Polyvagal state of shutdown. He explores Macy's experiences of navigating through states of immobilization—shutdown, freeze, and stillness—using music and movement to manage sympathetic activation. Justin also discusses why unexpected memories may pop into consciousness when practicing self-regulation. 00:00 Introduction to Self-Regulation Story 00:42 Macy's Experience with Shutdown and Freeze 01:11 Understanding Different States of Immobility 02:52 The Role of Safety in Self-Regulation 06:36 Macy's Journey to Mobilization 07:18 Welcoming Sympathetic Activation 08:41 Macy's Memory and Co-Regulation 09:11 Macy's Roundabout Memory 10:25 Understanding Self-Regulation 12:04 Present Moment Focus 14:52 Handling Sympathetic Activation 15:29 Upcoming Courses and Community 16:53 Invitation to Stucknaut Collective 18:05 Disclaimer 🔸Download the free SSIEC sheet by signing up for the email list resource - https://www.justinlmft.com/ssiec Resources: 🔸 Wondering what to do next? https://bit.ly/4ozbppZ 🔸 Stuck Not Broken book series - https://www.justinlmft.com/books 🔸 Polyvagal 101 audio series - https://player.captivate.fm/collection/cce134e7-1550-4d33-8e56-738d344c63b0 Crisis resources: National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline -1 (800) 799-7233 LGBT Trevor Project Lifeline - 1 (866) 488-7386 National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1 (800) 656-4673 Crisis Text Line - Text “HOME” to 741741 Call 911 for emergency This and other content produced by Justin Sunseri (“JustinLMFT”) (i.e; podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.) is not therapy, not intended to be therapy or be a replacement for therapy. Nothing in this creates or indicates a therapeutic relationship. Please consult with your therapist or seek for one in your area if you are experiencing mental health symptoms. Nothing should be construed to be specific life advice; it is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Justin Sunseri is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist registered in the State of California (#99147). Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast! When you do, you will immediately get the next episode as soon as it's available. What's better than having the next episode of SNB ready and waiting for you? (Nothing, that's what.)
