Hi ,

New guide today. The vagal brake, in plain language, with short drills you can use anywhere.

What you will learn

• What the vagal brake is and why it matters

• How to spot when yours needs training

• 60–120 second drills that downshift stress

• Simple scripts for work and home

One small action

Do 4-in, 6-out breathing for one minute. Then hum for five slow breaths. Notice one change in your body or voice.

Read the guide:

READ HERE

Prefer video

Watch the short overview here:

https://youtu.be/yJqxmwE8hNI

If you missed the earlier posts

Polyvagal overview:

https://www.travisgoodmanlmft.com/guides/polyvagal-overview

Organizing principles:

https://www.travisgoodmanlmft.com/guides/polyvagal-organizing-principles

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You are not broken. You are adapting fast. With a trained brake, you can steer under pressure.

Travis Goodman, LMFT

travisgoodmanlmft.com

P.S. Reply with your “drop time.” How many seconds did it take to feel a notch calmer after today’s drill?