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Can I first just tell you how much I appreciate you? Really, I do. Knowing you and the hundreds of other people following my content and engaging in mindfulness and compassion is nothing short of inspiring. Thank you!

I guess it\u2019s no mistake that today\u2019s single-segment episode is all about connection.

I\u2019ve covered this in various ways in the past, but it\u2019s important to understand that connection to others isn\u2019t just some kind of feel-good concept.

It\u2019s not woo-woo or hippie-dippie, either. I mean, maybe it\u2019s these things. But it\u2019s also an understanding of Human neurobiology gained through decades of hard-nosed neuroscience research. (I once heard Richie Davidson use that phrase and I repeat it every chance I get!)

It turns out, connection to other humans is part of our biological drive as mammals.

Connection to others is, in no uncertain terms, a biological imperative. (S. Porges, Handbook to the Polyvagal Theory)

In today\u2019s episode, I talk about how this vital connection to others is only possible when we are regulated. That is, we can only connect to others when we are in the Social Engagement mode of our autonomic nervous system.

One way to return to this self-regulation is through the practice of compassion and self-compassion.

I hope you enjoy today\u2019s episode! There\u2019s a link below to join my free workshop on Compassion and Self Compassion.

The Winter Workshop Series! This Saturday\u2019s topic is Compassion and Self Compassion. And I am so excited!!!

Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019ve missed some or all of the previous sessions. Each one of these stands on its own and you\u2019ll be right up to speed. No worries!

Here\u2019s the link to register for this free event:

artburnscoaching.ac-page.com/art-burns-coaching-winter-workshop-series

Also, if you feel like you could use some more clarity about these topics or anything else I cover here; if you would like to explore the idea of getting coached in this work, please click this link to schedule your free session:

https://calendly.com/artburns/45-min-coaching-session