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Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Podcast- A Polyvagal Theory Informed Therapy

41 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -

Here we talk everything Polyvagal and Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) related. Dr Porges has provided us with a revolutionary framework for understanding the connection between our autonomic nervous system and behaviour based on perceptions of threat or safety. The SSP acoustic intervention is an exciting new therapy helping people all around the world. We will explore topics to help us better understand our neurobiology and how that relates to recovery and optimal health.

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Episode 31- SSP as a Vagal Resonance Field Tuner for Healing with Paula Scatoloni

December 19, 2023 02:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

Welcome to episode 31. SSP as a Vagal Resonance Field Tuner for Healing with Paula Scatoloni. Today you are all in for an interesting conversation about the SSP and SSP group work; we talk about resonance and coherence in the body and between humans for attuned, present-moment connection. A little bit of background about Paula.... she has been on a journey to understand the connection between consciousness and embodiment through Western and non-Western perspectives. Paula has a Masters in S...

Episode 30- SSP for Kids- Pediatric Experts discuss the SSP

November 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Welcome everyone to episode 30. Today's conversation is focused on the SSP for Kids. In my work supporting families with children who are experiencing challenges, whether that be neurodevelopmental or mental health-related; I have observed significant improvements following the SSP. I am also privileged to receive a lot of feedback from pediatric-focused therapists on the improvements they observe because of the SSP.  So I wanted to help build awareness both for practitioners working with ch...

Episode 29- Christine Dickson-On the Path Coaching; Setting Positive Intentions; Addiction & Pathalogical Relationships

August 14, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

Welcome to episode  29.  I am so thrilled to share my conversation with Christine Dickson. Get ready to be inspired; hopeful, and think deeply about your Pathway in Life.   "Christine Dickson is a Transformational Mentor, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Equine Assisted Coach. She works with people to map out their vision and reframe their limiting belief systems to create radical shifts in their lives. She has a solid background in working with people moving away from addiction and pathological...

Episode 28- Somatic Experience, Polyvagal Theory and SSP for Trauma - Panel discussion with SE Experts

July 18, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

 Welcome to Episode 28.  What I really enjoy about hosting this podcast is the opportunity to meet authentic people passionate about their work and who are open to sharing their knowledge with you. In this episode, I speak with 6 .....yes 6 skilled Somatic Experience (SE) practitioners. To be honest I was a little concerned about how it would flow with 6 people but I feel it resulted in a wonderful conversation.  Please listen in as I speak with Paula Scatoloni, Laura Moorehead, Kate Appleto...

Episode 27 TRE- Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises and Polyvagal Theory- Helping the body to let go of held stress

May 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Hello and welcome to Episode 27. Today I have a very rich discussion with Richmond Heath, Physiotherapist, about TRE ( Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises.) Richmond is the Executive Director of Trauma Release Australia and a Level 3 TRE trainer.  He was responsible for bringing Dr David Berceli and TRE to Australia in 2011.  Richmond also holds an Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal Studies, is a qualified Bowen Therapist, teaches Clinical Pilates, and has a diverse background in both public ...

Episode 26- Dr Rebecca Bailey- Polyvagal Equine Assisted Therapy & SSP for Horses.

April 21, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MB

It is with the utmost pleasure I speak with Rebecca Bailey PhD. Polyvagal Equine Institute (PVEI) Founder. Dr . Bailey is a leading trauma therapist who specializes in complex case scenarios. She has over 30 years of experience in the field and continues to be dedicated to the notion that authenticity, common sense, and kindness are the most important elements of effective treatment. She is a lifelong equestrian and animal lover who continues to believe animals, in particular horses, have m...

Episode 25- It takes a village to help heal trauma with Dr Petria Thoresen

March 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

Welcome to episode 25. Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Petria Thoresen, psychologist,  from STAND for CHILDREN/Stand Tū Māia based in New Zealand.  Integrated Listening Australia is the official Distributor of the SSP and Focus System for Australia and New Zealand and has been supporting STAND for a number of years. STAND began implementing the SSP in 2019 and has over 40 staff trained. They also support their community with the Focus system and IOM2 Interactive Biofeedback pro...

Episode 24 Stress model and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) with Clinical Psychologist, Michael Romeo

December 15, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Welcome to Episode 24. I have the pleasure of speaking with Michael Romeo, Clinical Psychologist, about Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Michael has been practicing as a Clinical Psychologist for over 20 years. He began his career as an Adolescent Psychologist. He worked in Bali treating ex-patriates experiencing PTSD following the Bali Bombing in 2002. He has worked as an educator and supervisor for most of his career. Michael lectured at Macquarie University for over ten years and ...

Episode 22- Polyvagal Theory and Yoga for Trauma with Dr Arielle Schwartz

July 22, 2022 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

Welcome to episode 22. I have the utmost pleasure of speaking with Dr Arielle Schwartz,  a licensed clinical psychologist located in Boulder, CO. Arielle offers training for therapists, maintains a private practice, and has passions for the outdoors, yoga, and writing. She is the developer of Resilience-Informed Therapy which applies research on trauma recovery to form a strength-based, trauma treatment model that includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), somatic (body-c...

Episode 23- Impact of screen time on the developing brain - Drs Rachael Sharman and Michael Nagel

July 22, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Please enjoy this interesting discussion about the impact of screen time on the developing brain. I am speaking with Doctors Rachael Sharman and Michael Nagel from the school of Psychology at Sunshine Coast University QLD Australia about their new book Becoming Autistic- How technology is altering the minds of the next generation. We discuss research about the impact of screen time on attention processing, empathy, "Group Think", body image, mental health, and suicide. We also cover the impa...

Episode 23- Becoming Autistic- Impact of screen time on the developing brain - Drs Rachael Sharman and Michael Nagel

July 22, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Please enjoy this very timely discussion about the impact of screen time on the developing brain. I am speaking with Doctors Rachael Sharman and Michael Nagel from the school of Psychology at Sunshine Coast University QLD Australia about their new book Becoming Autistic- How technology is altering the minds of the next generation. This is such an important topic.  We discuss research about the impact of screen time on attention processing, empathy, "Group Think", body image, mental health, a...

Episode 21- EMDR, Polyvagal Theory and SSP for Trauma - Panel discussion with EMDR Experts

June 10, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MB

Welcome everyone to episode 21. I am so happy to be revisiting the topic of EMDR in today's episode. I last spoke about EMDR in episode number 14 and it is by far the most popular. So my goal for today is to help listeners, both practitioner and layperson, learn more about the evidence-based EMDR therapy as well as discover how an integrated EMDR/SSP approach may offer an optimal pathway to wellness.  In today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with 3 amazing clinicians, Jill Hosey...

Episode 20 An Embodied Approach to Eating Disorders with Rachel Lewis Marlow

May 17, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MB

Hi everyone, In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with the skilled practitioner  Rachel Lewis-Marlow from the Embodied Recovery Institute. I first heard Rachel speak at the Polyvagal Institute Summit about a Polyvagal approach to working with eating disorders. It was so interesting that I had to have her share her knowledge with you as a guest on the podcast. Please see below for additional information about Rachel and links to the Embodied Recovery Institute. It would be a g...

Episode 19 Professor Nina Kraus- A Sound Mind

April 10, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr Nina Kraus from Northwestern University about her work investigating sound processing in the brain and her new book "Of Sound Mind."  Nina Kraus is Hugh Knowles Professor of Communication Sciences, Neurobiology, and Otolaryngology at Northwestern University. As a biologist and amateur musician, she thinks about sound and brain health.  Her research has found that our lives in sound, for better (musicians, bilinguals) and for worse (concussion, hearing ...

Episode 18 Dr Liz Charles: SSP and trauma- Listening and Connection Skills for Remote Delivery

September 26, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

Liz is a medical doctor and an experienced provider of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) from Devon in southwest England. She specialises in the remote delivery of SSP for adults experiencing the effects of complex trauma and also offers professional guidance and SSP to fellow SSP providers internationally. Liz contributes to the SSP training materials for Unyte-iLs, provides regular Q&As, and is a member of the Unyte Clinical Advisory Team. Please enjoy this lovely discussion with Dr Liz ...

Episode 17 The Polyvagal Institute with Executive Director Randall Redfield

July 22, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

What we have been waiting for.......a place to learn all about the Polyvagal Theory and how to unravel key concepts to implement in life....family....pets.....education....medical work....legal system and clinical practice. Welcome to the Polyvagal Institute (PVI). I have the pleasure of speaking with the Executive Director, Randall Redfield all about the Polyvagal Institute, its mission, and learning opportunities. IMPORTANT- Course Discount Offer for our podcast listeners:  In associatio...

Episode 16 Dr Porges talks Cardiac Vagal Tone, Heart Rate Variability and Homeostasis

April 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

Dr Porges early research career started when the science of psychophysiology was in its infancy. He studied heart rhythms, specifically the time interval between each heartbeat (Heart rate variability) which was recognized as a direct measure of vagal influences on cardiac function. He studied how this time interval varied in different states such as sustained attention or stress and was the first to provide the quantification of such phenomena in 1969. Heart rate variability (HRV) is consi...

Episode 15: "Windows to Regulation" with Tracy Stackhouse, Occupational Therapist

March 12, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Hi everyone, Welcome to Episode # 15 Yes..... it's finally here....a new episode!! Today I have the utmost pleasure of speaking with Tracy Stackhouse, Occupational Therapist and Executive Director at Developmental FX a non-profit organization providing clinical and training services to engage and evaluate pediatric therapeutic practice. I loved my conversation with Tracy.  Hope you like the title of today's episode, "Windows to Regulation" and I think as you listen to our conversation, t...

Episode 14: EMDR and the Safe and Sound Protocol....... a perfect combination. Dr Sarah Schubert, Psychologist and EMDR instructor talks about blending Polyvagal Theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol within the EMDR framework.

December 13, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

It is with great pleasure to share with you my conversation with Dr Sarah Shubert. Sarah is a Clinical Psychologist, EMDR consultant and trainer, who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Sarah has a private practice and previously worked with complex mental health issues in Community treatment settings. Sarah is published in the area of trauma therapy and ADHD. Her doctoral dissertation was in the area of EMDR for the treatment of PTSD. She has won national and internation...

Episode 13 - "New Developments- Digital SSP and new Pathways"- Round table discussion with leading SSP practitioners Doreen Hunt, Kate Ortman and Monica Kmetz Cochran

October 29, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

 Wow, I know everyone is really going to gain an abundance of information from this episode. We have some exciting new developments with the release of the Digital SSP option and the new "Pathways" programming-  and we talk about them both in this episode so don't miss out! I am so lucky to be accompanied by 3 amazing practitioners from different parts of the USA who have embedded the SSP as a core component of their practice.  They share their approach in supporting children, families,  an...

Episode 12 - Kim Barthel- Psycho-Sensory Intervention: Informed and Integrated Mental Health Support Strategies for the Treatment of Trauma

September 14, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

Today it is my great pleasure to again be speaking with Kim Barthel, Occupational Therapist, from "Relationship Matters" Canada. Some information about Kim... Instructor Kim travels widely as an instructor to a range of therapists, educators, special-needs care providers and parents. Her specialties in workshop instruction include Trauma-Informed Practice, Pediatric Neuro-Developmental Treatment, Sensory Processing, Attachment Theory, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disord...

Episode 11: Interview with Dr Michael Graziano from Princeton about Peripersonal Space the protective bubble about our body.

August 20, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

When I thought about starting this podcast Michael was at the top of my list of people to speak with. I thoroughly enjoyed his book, "The Spaces Between Us." Reading it from a Polyagal lens I could not help but make many connections......I hope you do too! Please enjoy this incredibly interesting discussion with Micheal Graziano, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at Princeton University, author of both novels and science books, his most recent book is Rethinking Consciousness. In t...

Episode 10: Discussion of "Resilience and Relationships" with psychologists and Extra Lesson faculty, Annette Barone & Dr Mariane Judd.

June 21, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

Please join Extra Lesson Healing Trauma Conference presenters - Mariane Judd, Annette Barone and Joanne McIntyre discuss key themes of the conference. Mariane explores the cases of children who are returning to school after being in lockdown due to the current pandemic and their struggles with self-regulation. We discuss strategies to support families and children with transitioning back to school. More importantly, we reveal some strategies that teachers could implement to facilitate feel...

Episode 9 - Kim Barthel- Relationships matter in developing resilience. "The only person you can change is yourself" practice self care as a way to help others.

April 28, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

Today it is my great pleasure to be speaking with Kim Barthel, Occupational Therapist, from Canada. Kim is a much-loved teacher, speaker and mentor to many. Kim has a gift for connecting diverse ideas, neuroscience and people in the service of supporting resiliency and health worldwide. Kim weaves the neurobiology of interpersonal relationships with sensory-motor neural systems to widen our understanding of the human spirit and healing. Kim has extensive experience working with individuals a...

Episode 8 - "Autonomic Self Care" with the SSP- Interview with Doreen Hunt, Occupational Therapist lead clinician informing protocol modifcation

April 22, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

I know it has been a bit of a gap since my last podcast release. There is so much in the media right now around COVID 19 I wanted to wait and really think about how to be apart of this space right now. I wanted my voice to remain directed at my goals of sharing information about the Polyvagal Theory, SSP, related topics about wellness and neuroscience. All this information helps us better understand our own biobehavioural states, how to build self-awareness and vagal regulation. Being in a v...

Episode 7: Interview with Mariane Judd, PhD

March 05, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

In today's episode Joanne interviews Dr Mariane Judd, a developmental psychologist from Canberra, Australia. Mariane reveals her approach which includes Extra Lesson, EMDR, LENS neurofeedback, iLs Focus and Pro as well as the Safe and Sound Protocol. With more than 30 years of experience as a practitioner, lecturing internationally and developing postgraduate learning, Mariane offers her wisdom in working with a broad range of clients. For information and registration for the Healing Trauma...

Episode 6: Deb Dana - Unravelling the "Safe" within the Safe and Sound Protocol. How applying Polyvagal prinicipals to support SSP outcomes.

February 29, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

In this episode, Joanne interviews Deb Dana.  Deb has a wonderful capacity to break down complex concepts and create a language that facilitates clinical application. Through her books and workshops, Deb teaches how to embody the Polyvagal Principles in therapeutic activities to create an environment of safety,  and to promote self-awareness. She is able to provide a framework for the "Safe" within the "Safe and Sound Protocol." Introducing Deb: Deb Dana, LCSW is a clinician and consultan...

Episode 6: Deb Dana - Unravelling the "Safe" within the Safe and Sound Protocol. Applying Polyvagal prinicipals to support SSP outcomes.

February 29, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

In this episode, Joanne interviews Deb Dana.  Deb has a wonderful capacity to break down complex concepts and create a language that facilitates clinical application. Through her books and workshops, Deb teaches how to embody the Polyvagal Principles in therapeutic activities to create an environment of safety,  and to promote self-awareness. She is able to provide a framework for the "Safe" within the "Safe and Sound Protocol." Introducing Deb: Deb Dana, LCSW is a clinician and consultan...

Episode 5: Safe and Sound Protocol Podcast - Dr Porges Dec 2019 (Part 2) SSP Development; Early Autism Trials; Autonomic Responses and Trauma

February 03, 2020 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

In part two, Joanne interviews the originator of the Polyvagal Theory and inventor of the Safe and Sound Protocol - Dr Stephen Porges. Link to Dr Porges website to learn about the Polyvagal Theory and related research. In this episode, Dr Porges discusses trauma and how the Safe and Sound Protocol can be blended with other therapies to support state stabilization and regulation. He discusses the need to look beyond the confines of "medical" diagnoses to challenges within the Integrated Soci...

Episode 5: Safe and Sound Protocol Podcast - Interview with Dr Porges Dec 2019 (Part 2)

February 03, 2020 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

In part two, Joanne interviews the originator of the Polyvagal Theory and inventor of the Safe and Sound Protocol - Dr Stephen Porges. Link to Dr Porges website to learn about the Polyvagal Theory and related research. In this episode, Dr Porges discusses trauma and how the Safe and Sound Protocol can be blended with other therapies to support state stabilization and regulation. He discusses the need to look beyond the confines of "medical" diagnoses to challenges within the Integrated Soci...

Episode 4: Safe and Sound Protocol Podcast - Dr Stephen Porges Dec 2019 (Part 1) SSP Development; Early Autism Trials; Autonomic Responses and Trauma.

January 20, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

In part one, Joanne interviews the originator of the Polyvagal Theory and inventor of the Safe and Sound Protocol - Dr Stephen Porges. Link to Dr Porges website to learn about Polyvagal Theory and related research. He discusses how he came to develop the Polyvagal Theory based upon his scientific inquisitiveness from being a 12-year-old clarinet student to his university studies and research in the psychophysiology of human interaction. He reviews the essential link between the heart and bra...

Episode 4: Safe and Sound Protocol Podcast -Interview with Dr Stephen Porges Dec 2019 (Part 1)

January 20, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

In part one, Joanne interviews the originator of the Polyvagal Theory and inventor of the Safe and Sound Protocol - Dr Stephen Porges. Link to Dr Porges website to learn about Polyvagal Theory and related research. He discusses how he came to develop the Polyvagal Theory based upon his scientific inquisitiveness from being a 12-year-old clarinet student to his university studies and research in the psychophysiology of human interaction. He reviews the essential link between the heart and bra...

Episode 2 (Promo): Safe and Sound Podcast -Interview with Kimberly Grace Nov 2019

December 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1 MB

Short promo for Episode 2 - an interview with Facebook group Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) - Parent Info. Forum creator Kimberly Grace

Episode 2 (Promo): Safe and Sound Protocol Podcast -Interview with Kimberly Grace Nov 2019

December 05, 2019 07:00 - 1 minute - 1 MB

Short promo for Episode 2 - an interview with Facebook group Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) - Parent Info. Forum creator Kimberly Grace Support the show Please support my work by sharing this episode with a friend or colleague:)

Episode 2: Safe and Sound Podcast -Interview with Kimberly Grace Nov 2019

December 05, 2019 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

Episode 2 is an interview with the creator of the Facebook Group - Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) - Parent Info. Forum. Hear Kimberly's experience of SSP with her own family and how she came to start the Facebook group for parents, which now has over 4500 members.

Episode 2: Safe and Sound Protocol Podcast -Interview with Kimberly Grace Nov 2019

December 05, 2019 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

Episode 2 is an interview with the creator of the Facebook Group - Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) - Parent Info. Forum. Hear Kimberly's experience of SSP with her own family and how she came to start the Facebook group for parents, which now has over 4500 members. Support the show Please support my work by sharing this episode with a friend or colleague:)

Episode 3: Safe and Sound Protocol Podcast -Interview with Irena Woodward OT Oct 2019

December 05, 2019 03:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

An interview with Irena Woodward, Occupational Therapist and Director of Family Connections, Bangor [Sydney] NSW

Episode 3: Safe and Sound Podcast -Interview with Irena Woodward OT Oct 2019

December 05, 2019 03:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

An interview with Irena Woodward, Occupational Therapist and Director of Family Connections, Bangor [Sydney] NSW

Episode 3: Interview with Irena Woodward OT Oct 2019

December 05, 2019 03:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

An interview with Irena Woodward, Occupational Therapist and Director of Family Connections, Bangor [Sydney] NSW. Irena expands upon her Occupational Therapy practice and her influences regarding treatment, including the SSP and iLs Focus. She details her experiences with different individuals and their positive responses. Family Connections Paediatric Occupational Therapy Practice  56 Billa Rd, Bangor NSW 2234 Sensory Integration · Interactive Metronome · Integrated Listening System (iLs)...

Episode 1: Safe and Sound Protocol Podcast

December 04, 2019 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

An introduction to the Safe and Sound Podcast series. An interview of Joanne McIntyre, the host, by John Holmes. Support the show Please support my work by sharing this episode with a friend or colleague:)

Episode 1: Safe and Sound Podcast

December 04, 2019 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

An introduction to the Safe and Sound Podcast series. An interview of Joanne McIntyre, the host, by John Holmes.