polyvagal theory – Better & Betterer

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The Emotionally Intelligent Employee: Preparing for the Human Skills of the Future

by Jessika Jake

Whether you call yourself a TiQi Leader (trauma-informed, quantum informed), a Superconscious Leader, a Higher Mind Leader, etc, we all know that as the nature of work is evolving, emotional

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Beyond CBT: Unpacking Thought Errors as Helpful Shortcuts and When to Dig Deeper

by Jessika Jake

We’ve all experienced those moments where our thoughts seem to be working against us. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) often categorizes these as ‘thought errors’ or ‘cognitive distortions.’ But what if

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A Special Feature of the Biological Spacesuit: Neuroception

by Jessika Jake

Neuroception is a term introduced by Dr. Stephen Porges, a renowned researcher in the field of neuroscience and psychophysiology. It refers to the subconscious (“behind the scenes”) process through which

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What’s in Play Here? DiSC Style or a Nervous System Adaptation? Or?….

June 14, 2023 by Me, with a lil help from my friends (humans, canines, robots...)

One participant in a DiSC workshop had the SC style but was wondering why she was always so revved up: Go, go, go! Do, do, do! She felt rushed even

The Feather-O-Meter (Fun with Polyvagal Theory)

by Jessika Jake

The biological spacesuit (body) comes with a handy feather-O-meter. There are 3 main states: GREEN, YELLOW, and RED. You might recognize these as the states describe in The Polyvagal Theory,

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EGOs are the Helpers [Part 2]

by Jessika Jake

In Part 1, I wrote about some of the different ways we address multiplicity of mind: These days I like to consider the term “human” being as: The biological spacesuit

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Body Physiology, Brainwaves, and Spiritual Connection

May 11, 2023 by Jessika Jake

Part of writing for BnB is circling back to make posts better. As I write this one, I know I’ll be circling back. Why? Because I have been looking into

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Unleashing Potential: The Power of ‘Not Yet’ and the Growth Mindset in Leadership

by Jessika Jake

Carol Dweck, a renowned psychologist, introduced the transformative principle of “Not Yet” which has since been applied not only in education but also in the business world. This concept reshapes

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SQ Pocket Coach – 1st Use Ever

by Jessika Jake

Here of some of the things I mentioned in this video… Link to Pesi.com’s Havening course. I HIGHLY recommend this. The more official example of CPR for the amygdala… (YouTube

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When ‘Ego is the Enemy’ becomes ‘Egos [plural] are the Helpers’…

by Jessika Jake

When ego is the enemy becomes egos are the helpers, a great shift happens. Yesterday evening I was thinking about writing this post. EGO is certainly not the enemy, as