Wired for Connection: A Polyvagal Podcast
Polyvagal InstituteWired for Connection is a podcast devoted to sharing information about Polyvagal Theory and the vagus nerve, in service of our mission to optimize the human experience by creating a safe and connected world.
We highlight guests who share more information on the role the vagus nerve plays in our mental and physical health, alongside stories about their experience with their nervous systems in navig... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationHealth & Fitness | |||
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A conversation with MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD, on the relationship between joy, trauma, and the nervous system — and why healing isn't about pushing past pain, but about making joy feel safe again.
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• Why the trauma response is never ... more
Deb Dana, LCSW, is one of our keynote presenters at the 2026 PVI International Gathering in Sitges, Spain. Secure your spot, either virtually or in-person, here! She is also a Co-Founder of the Polyvagal Institute.
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Kate Woodsome is a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and founder and director of the Invisible Threads Impact Lab, building the human and relational capacity democracy depends on. Kate is also the the Royden B. Davis, SJ Visiting Professor at Georget... more
In this episode of Wired for Connection, Travis Goodman, LMFT sits down with trauma therapist, author, podcaster, and trainer Verena König to explore fawning, appeasement, people-pleasing, and the nervous system. Verena is speaking at 2026 PVI Intern... more
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Wired for Connection centers on Polyvagal Theory and how the vagus nerve shapes mental and physical health, relationships, and everyday behavior. Episodes frequently explore practical regulation techniques, co-regulation, safety, and how attachment dynamics influence resilience across contexts—from couples and families to workplaces and classrooms. Guests range from clinicians and researchers to journalists and athletes, all sharing actionable frameworks to apply nervous-system science in real life. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on embodied safety, tangible exercises (breathwork, touch, movement), and the bridge between theory and real-world healing and performance.
Noteworthy is the blend of clinical insight with accessible... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Mary Catherine McDonald
2. Deb Dana
3. Kate Woodsome
4. Verena König
5. Dr. Keira Barr
6. Stephen Hanmer D'Elia
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