Welcome to the Innerspeak Blog
This space is for the deep feelers, the question-askers, and anyone curious about their healing. Each post is an offering—grounded in real talk, trauma-informed practices, and a commitment to accessible, inclusive and decolonized mental health care. Whether you’re navigating trauma, exploring identity, or just wondering where to begin, there’s something here for you.
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An Intro to Polyvagal Theory That Won’t Make You Yawn
Polyvagal theory sounds like something you'd learn in a neurobiology course, but it’s actually one of the most useful tools for understanding why we shut down, freak out, or people-please when we don’t want to. Based on Dr. Stephen Porges and Deb Dana’s work, this post breaks it down in plain language: meet your nervous system’s three main responses (fight/flight, freeze, and connect), and learn how to track what state you’re in—and why that matters for your healing.