Uncover the psychological and physical issues behind comfort eating and learn how to start your journey to recovery with Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory, in the latest episode of Underground Confidence with Shelley Treacher. In this episode, we look at ways to regulate the autonomic nervous system and how to start a journey of recovery from comfort eating. We discuss Stephen Porges’ polyvagal theory, provide a polyvagal exercise to kick in the parasympathetic response, and explore topics such as the difficulty of stopping eating, the psychological and physical issues behind it, the self-critic as the number one reason for comfort eating, and the inner child. We also talk about the physiology of triggering, the window of tolerance, and how to regulate the parasympathetic nervous system response. Chapters (0:00:02) - Regulating the Nervous System (0:09:17) - Self Regulation and Comfort Eating Recovery Chapter Summaries (0:00:02) - Regulating the Nervous System (9 Minutes) This episode focuses on ways to regulate the autonomic nervous system, which is split into the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. The sympathetic system is active when assessing threats, while the parasympathetic system is active when resting and digesting. Laughing, humming, singing, and dancing can all help to kick in the parasympathetic system and indicate that there is no danger. Stephen Porges's polyvagal theory is also discussed, and a polyvagal exercise is provided to help listeners get back into the parasympathetic response. (0:09:17) - Self Regulation and Comfort Eating Recovery (6 Minutes) Underground Confidence with Shelley Treacher' is discussing the topics of self-regulation, emotional eating, and how to start a journey of recovery from comfort eating. The episode provides an overview of the topics discussed throughout the year, such as the difficulty of stopping eating, the psychological and physical issues behind it, the self-critic as the number one reason for comfort eating, the inner child, and how to start having a good conversation with it. Additionally, the episode explains the physiology of triggering, the window of tolerance, and how to regulate the parasympathetic nervous system response. Another podcast you might like: Why You Feel Guilty When You're Not Being Productive Support the showDo you have a question or comment? Let me know! Want to go further? If you want help with core recovery from low self-worth, comfort eating, relational trauma, or anxiety: Sign up for my blog to receive the best of the week's tips, news, Comfort Eating Recovery Quiz, & More! Get Control Back! Comfort Eating Recovery 6-Week Workshop Psychotherapy & other workshops Contact: [email protected] Did you get help from this podcast? If you received value from this podcast, I invite you to share it with a friend who may also benefit. Or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This helps more than you can imagine!