Glimmers
Joy & Lorraine love this episode! GLIMMERS! What are they?
Glimmers are the opposite of triggers.
Glimmers are tiny moments that bring us happiness and joy! Join us as we share what they are, and where and how to find them!
Some of the key topics of the discussion include:
• What exactly is a Glimmer?
• Who can benefit from Glimmers?
• How do Glimmers work?
• 5 Ways to Find Glimmers
• The Polyvagal Theory
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://positivepsychology.com/polyvagal-theory/
chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.providence.org/-/media/project/psjh/providence/or/files/behavioral-health/polyvagal-theory-beginners-guide.pdf?rev=4cd050ae564045f0befd9984463634b7&hash=1869BE41FA8DD81A453D06A49BC8080A
polyvagal-theory-beginners-guide.pdf (providence.org)
https://www.realsimple.com/what-are-glimmers-7975972
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2022/03/23/glimmers-opposite-triggers-mental-health-benefits/7121353001/
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-glimmer-5323168
https://blog.calm.com/blog/glimmers
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-are-glimmers
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:53 Glimmer defined
1:00 Deb Dana & Dr. Steven Porges – polyvagal theory in Therapy
3:19 Examples of glimmers
4:15 How glimmers work
17:38 5 ways to find glimmers in your day
21:31 Glimmer vs gratitude
24:05 Glimmers or triggers
24:10 Polyvagal ladder theory
24:41 How glimmers are useful
25:56 Glimmer expeditions
33:00 Exit
