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The Men’s Collective Podcast explores what it means to live as a grounded, purpose-driven, emotionally aware man in today’s world. Hosted by Travis Goodman, LMFT—Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Mind+Body Coach. Each episode dives into the real work of becoming a man who is calm under pressure, connected in relationships, and clear on purpose.
Through honest conversations, neuroscience-backed practices, and stories from men doing the work, you’ll learn how to regulate your nervous system, lead with authenticity, and build strength that’s both grounded and compassionate.
Whether you’re a high-performing dad, a man in transition, or simply ready to live with more meaning, The Men’s Collective is your space to reconnect to yourself, your purpose, and your people.
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Why You Feel Unsafe (and Don't Know Why) | Understanding Polyvagal Theory
The Men's Collective
7 minutes
1 week ago
Why You Feel Unsafe (and Don't Know Why) | Understanding Polyvagal Theory
What if your body—not your mind—was deciding how safe, calm, or stressed you feel?
In this episode of The Men's Collective Podcast, therapist and Mind-Body Coach Travis Goodman, LMFT, breaks down the three organizing principles of Polyvagal Theory—a science-backed model by Dr. Stephen Porges that explains how your nervous system runs your daily life.
You'll learn how to recognize your body's automatic states—ventral (safe and connected), sympathetic (mobilized and stressed), and dorsal (shutdown and numb)—and how to move toward regulation, calm, and connection.
In this episode:
* What Hierarchy teaches us about emotional states and the "autonomic ladder"
* How Neuroception constantly scans for safety or threat without you realizing it
* Why Co-Regulation (connection) is the secret to true calm and healing
* A real-life example of how reaching out to safe relationships resets your nervous system
* Practical ways to notice, name, and navigate your state
If you've ever wondered why you can't just "think" your way out of stress, this episode will help you finally understand the biology of safety—and how to work with it.
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The Men's Collective
The Men’s Collective Podcast explores what it means to live as a grounded, purpose-driven, emotionally aware man in today’s world. Hosted by Travis Goodman, LMFT—Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Mind+Body Coach. Each episode dives into the real work of becoming a man who is calm under pressure, connected in relationships, and clear on purpose.
Through honest conversations, neuroscience-backed practices, and stories from men doing the work, you’ll learn how to regulate your nervous system, lead with authenticity, and build strength that’s both grounded and compassionate.
Whether you’re a high-performing dad, a man in transition, or simply ready to live with more meaning, The Men’s Collective is your space to reconnect to yourself, your purpose, and your people.
Where purpose meets practice. Where men learn to feel, lead, and live fully.
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