Understanding Your Nervous System with Dr Sula Windgassen
This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with Dr Sula Windgassen; Health Psychologist, Mindfulness Practitioner and Researcher. In this episode we talk about nervous system regulation, what it means, how it works and do we always need to be working towards down regulation.
In this episode you’ll learn:
What a health psychologist is
How psychology is used to help physical effects
The impact mental health can have on our physical health
Fight or flight and when it’s good to be in ‘fight’ mode
How stimulants (coffee/energy drinks etc) effect the nervous system
Moderation and intentional consumption
The nervous system thermometer chart concept
Empathy vs compassion
Research shows empathy can burn us out (empathy fatigue)
What the bio psycho social model is
Practical tools to help – how connecting with other people/sharing problems can help
What savouring is
How intentional seeking out moments to savour literally changes how your brain works
Ways to watch & listen
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About our guest
Dr Sula Windgassen(PhD, CPsychol, MSc, PGDip, BSc) is a leading health psychologist and psychotherapist using psychology to improve chronic illness, chronic stress and trauma. She has completed five degrees with two doctoral qualifications including a PhD in Psychological Medicine.
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