How We Heal with Ryan Pink
We’re holding space for authentic conversations about healing from the hard things in our past and building resilience for our future. We discuss everything from ancient healing practices, culture, and spirituality, to personal stories of healing, and the newest technological applications and wellness practices. We’re all on a path to healing. And we all want to feel better and be more resilient to pain and trauma. We want to feel free, connected, and whole. Our fundamental belief is that our path to healing is momentously enhanced through shared wisdom, intentional presence (witnessing), sharing stories, and the support of others. In our “Stories of Healing” segment, guests share their personal healing journies. We find the common humanity buried like diamonds within these deeply human stories. They demonstrate how we can all serve as guides for each other, providing both practical insights and inspiration for our community. To help expand our understanding, Ryan speaks with friends of the community and today’s top healing guides about the philosophies and practices of influencers such as Gabor Maté, Thomas Hübl, Lisa Feldman Barrett, Bessel van der Kolk, Richard Schwartz, Peter Levine, and more. Join HopeGuide community founder Ryan Pink as he invites expert practitioners, changemakers, and everyday people to share their stories and wisdom to inspire a trauma-resilient society, where everyone has the support they need to heal.
How We Heal with Ryan Pink
Harnessing the Nervous System Physiology (Dr. Jorina Elbers)
In this conversation, Dr. Jorina Elbers, a board-certified neurologist and leader in trauma-informed medicine, discusses the definition of trauma and it’s impact on the nervous system. She explains hat trauma is a subjective experience of overwhelm that leads to an inability to cope and a shutdown response. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for rest and repair.
Dr. Elbers emphasizes that both systems (sympathetic and parasympathetic) have their place and that trauma can lead to adaptions in the nervous system. Our guest discusses the nervous system and trauma, highlighting the importance of understanding the different parts of the vegas nerve and the need for balance and regulation
The increase in trauma and it’s contributing factors are explored, with a focus on the potential for personal growth and raising consciousness. The long-term effects of trauma not he body, including cognitive, emotional and physical manifestations, are discussed.
Dr. Jorina then shares steps to healing trauma, emphasizing the importance of regulation and trauma processing. The conversation transitions to the HeartMath Institute, where she explains the power of heart-focused breathing and it’s impact on the nervous system and overall well-being.
In this conversation, Dr. Elbers discusses the concept of love and heart qualities, the practice of heart-focused breathing, and the physiological effects it has on the body. She explains the importance of coherence and heart rate variability in promoting well-being and overall health.
Jorina also addresses the challenges and roadblocks that individuals may encounter when practicing HeartMath exercises. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of humans with each other and the planet, and the potential for personal and global coherence.
Dr. Jorina Elbers is a board-certified neurologist and leader in trauma-informed medicine
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