Ep 3. The Science of Glimmers, with Deb Dana (PART 1)

Join the Glimmer Hunters as they welcome Deb Dana, the clinician who coined the term "glimmers." This insightful episode takes a deep dive into the science behind these tiny moments of joy and safety, explaining how they act as sparks of ventral energy rooted in polyvagal theory. Discover how glimmers are detected by our neuroception as subtle cues of safety, offering the nervous system repeated opportunities to build capacity for regulation and foster resilience.๐Œ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐‡๐ฎ๐ฆ๐š๐ง๐ฌDeb Dana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and author specialising in complex trauma. Learn more about Deb: https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/about.Buy the Glimmers Journal by Deb Dana: https://www.amazon.com/Glimmers-Journal-Reflect-Moments-Connection/dp/1324082070๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐†๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ ๐‡๐ฎ๐ง๐ญInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/glimmerhunters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573921765188Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GlimmerHuntersTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glimmer.hunters

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Sharing the joy of glimmers, the tiny moments that fill our cups. Join Emily McGrorey and Reneรฉ Ballard on their hunt for glimmers, the tiny moments that make us feel happy, safe and connected. Using a mix of anecdotes, expert interviews, science, and research, they will explore the multifaceted nature of glimmers and the benefits of being a glimmer hunter. If you're glimmer-curious and want to learn more about the power of glimmers, how to put them into practice and connect with a community of Glimmer Hunters. You're in the right place!