Dr. Stephen Porges

What Dr. Stephen Porges has said on podcasts

27 statements

1. on Human physiological stateNeutralJul 25, 2026· Modern Wisdom

   Physiological state affects perception, social interaction, and receptivity.

   “our underlying physiological state affects how we perceive the world, how we interact with others, and how receptacle we are to others engaging us”

   Listen at 0:21

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2. on Interoceptive feedback loopsNegativeJul 25, 2026· Modern Wisdom

   Ignoring bodily feelings reduces neurophysiological feedback-loop function.

   “as we numb our body out or don't listen to it, we're literally turning off neurophysiological feedback loops”

   Listen at 3:39

   Open the episode · Polyvagal Theory: Why You Feel So Anxious All The Time - Dr Stephen Porges - #1128
3. on Mammalian social safety signalsPositiveJul 25, 2026· Modern Wisdom

   Mammalian safety signals can affect another animal’s physiology.

   “those seem to affect their physiology”

   Listen at 11:44

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• Jul 25, 2026Stephen Porges explains how a locked nervous system drives chronic anxietyModern WisdomJul 25, 2026Guest