Welcome to the Core Insights Podcast. Your journey to clarity, growth, and empowered mental wellness starts here.
Hosted by psychologist and founder of Core Elements Counselling, Alicia Hinger, the Core Insights Podcast explores the inner workings of the mind, body, and spirit to help you unlock your full potential. Rooted in the science of psychology and infused with real-life wisdom, this show offers practical tools and deep insights to support meaningful change.
Alongside Alicia, members of the Core Elements team bring their diverse expertise to each episode—offering guidance on everything from emotional regulation and stress, to identity, purpose, and personal growth. Whether you’re feeling stuck or simply striving to live with more intention, Core Insights is your companion for compassionate, holistic, and transformative self-discovery.
If you’re ready to deepen your self-awareness and take empowered steps forward, subscribe to the Core Insights Podcast—where real change begins from within.
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Welcome to the Core Insights Podcast. Your journey to clarity, growth, and empowered mental wellness starts here.
Hosted by psychologist and founder of Core Elements Counselling, Alicia Hinger, the Core Insights Podcast explores the inner workings of the mind, body, and spirit to help you unlock your full potential. Rooted in the science of psychology and infused with real-life wisdom, this show offers practical tools and deep insights to support meaningful change.
Alongside Alicia, members of the Core Elements team bring their diverse expertise to each episode—offering guidance on everything from emotional regulation and stress, to identity, purpose, and personal growth. Whether you’re feeling stuck or simply striving to live with more intention, Core Insights is your companion for compassionate, holistic, and transformative self-discovery.
If you’re ready to deepen your self-awareness and take empowered steps forward, subscribe to the Core Insights Podcast—where real change begins from within.
Understanding Your Nervous System: Polyvagal Theory & Self-Regulation with Rich Luykenaar
Core Insights Podcast
54 minutes
2 months ago
Understanding Your Nervous System: Polyvagal Theory & Self-Regulation with Rich Luykenaar
Episode Description:In this enlightening episode of the Core Insights Podcast, Alicia is joined by therapist and educator Rich Luykenaar to explore Polyvagal Theory—a powerful framework for understanding how our nervous system shapes our emotional and physiological responses.
Together, they unpack what it means to be in a sympathetic state (aka “fight or flight”), how to recognize signs of nervous system dysregulation in yourself, and most importantly, how to return to safety and calm. Rich explains the science in simple, relatable terms, helping listeners build awareness around their arousal states and offering practical tools for self-regulation.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional shutdowns, this episode offers both insight and hope. Learn how to listen to your body, support your nervous system, and move toward greater emotional resilience.
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Core Insights Podcast
Welcome to the Core Insights Podcast. Your journey to clarity, growth, and empowered mental wellness starts here.
Hosted by psychologist and founder of Core Elements Counselling, Alicia Hinger, the Core Insights Podcast explores the inner workings of the mind, body, and spirit to help you unlock your full potential. Rooted in the science of psychology and infused with real-life wisdom, this show offers practical tools and deep insights to support meaningful change.
Alongside Alicia, members of the Core Elements team bring their diverse expertise to each episode—offering guidance on everything from emotional regulation and stress, to identity, purpose, and personal growth. Whether you’re feeling stuck or simply striving to live with more intention, Core Insights is your companion for compassionate, holistic, and transformative self-discovery.
If you’re ready to deepen your self-awareness and take empowered steps forward, subscribe to the Core Insights Podcast—where real change begins from within.
