Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Happier & Healthier with Nest," where we dive deep into the world of holistic well-being. In this episode, Bridget engages in a fascinating conversation with the remarkable Lora McCarville, a community gatherer, somatic practitioner, and yoga teacher. Lora's teachings and offerings combine psychological bottom-up approaches with insights from polyvagal theory and embodiment practices. She has spent over a decade studying and exploring the nervous system and  mindfulness.  Join Bridget and Lora as they unravel the intricacies of the nervous system and explore how terms like "trauma" and "nervous system" have become misunderstood buzzwords in the age of social media. Discover how embodiment practices increase the nervous system's "window of tolerance." The conversation shifts from body to the heart, and offers insight into how the nervous system intersects with our capacity for joy. Lora shares the importance of connecting with your heart and to others. This heart centered and joyful conversation is filled with wisdom nuggets, insights, and references to guide you as you continue to learn more about the nervous system, happiness, and connection. References:adrienne maree brown- awe & liberationResmaa Menakem- My Grandmother's HandsKimberly Ann Johnson- Somatic ExperienceOctavia E. Butler- Writerbell hooks- All about LoveLama Rod Owens- Buddhist Minister, activist, & yoga teacherSophie Strand- WriterKai Cheng Thom- Cultural Worker & CoachJane Claap - Somatics Cole Arthur Riley- WriterDr. Dan Siegel- Professor of Psychiatry  Bessel van der Kolk M.D. -The Body Keeps the ScoreGabor Mate - The Realm of the Hungry Ghost

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