You Can't Think Your Way to Calm — The Power of Polyvagal Theory and the Vagus Nerve 

You Can't Think Your Way to Calm — The Power of Polyvagal Theory and the Vagus Nerve 

You Can't Think Your Way to Calm — The Power of Polyvagal Theory and the Vagus Nerve Sally MacDonald
Published on: 24/10/2025

Discover how Polyvagal Theory and the vagus nerve explain stress, trauma, and resilience — a trauma-informed approach to wellbeing across Carlisle & Cumbria.

Nervous System & Resilience
Understanding Your Nervous System: Why It Matters for Mental Health & Resilience

Understanding Your Nervous System: Why It Matters for Mental Health & Resilience

Understanding Your Nervous System: Why It Matters for Mental Health & ResilienceSally MacDonald
Published on: 16/10/2025

Our nervous system shapes how we think, feel, and respond to stress. Discover practical ways to understand and support it — for greater resilience, wellbeing, and performance.

Nervous System & Resilience