HCA Talks Health
The Health Coaches Academy podcast series, HCA Talks Health, is a must-listen for anyone who is passionate about health and wellness. With a focus on in-depth health and wellness related subjects, the podcast series aims to bring together experts in the field of health and wellness coaching to share their insights and experiences.
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HCA Talks Health
Polyvagal Theory Explained | Zena le Roux on Why Feeling Safe Changes Everything | HCA Talks Health
What is Polyvagal Theory and why does it matter for health coaching? Have you ever wondered why you shut down in some situations but feel calm and clear in others? Or why it’s so difficult to change certain habits, even when you truly want to? The answer may not be willpower or mindset — but your nervous system.
In this episode of HCA Talks Health, host Zena le Roux explores Polyvagal Theory, a powerful framework for understanding how our body and brain respond to stress, safety, and connection. More than a scientific concept, this approach helps explain why we behave the way we do and how lasting change really happens.
🎧 Tune in to discover:
- The foundations of Polyvagal Theory and why it matters for coaches
- How feeling safe (or unsafe) shapes thoughts, emotions, and physical health
- Practical ways to create emotional safety in coaching conversations
- Why connection is the key to resilience and wellbeing
- How to use nervous system awareness in health coaching and personal growth
- Plus much more
Whether you’re a qualified health coach, newly certified, or simply curious about personal growth and wellbeing, this episode will help you see how closely our biology shapes everyday life — and how this knowledge can empower you to support others with confidence and care.
⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:35 What is Polyvagal Theory?
6:20 Why safety changes everything
12:05 How stress affects health and behaviour
17:40 Creating safety in coaching conversations
23:15 Using Polyvagal insights for personal growth
29:00 Final thoughts and resources
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