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Most modern people are unaware of the extent to which the human nervous system is dissociated because there are so many forces—technology, social media, politics, and a whole host of other things—vying for our attention.In this episode, Gabriel Kram talks about how these dissociative tendencies are becoming more prevalent in modern culture and how authority has robbed us of our sacred connection to the earth. Gabriel emphasizes the value of real human connection to one's overall well-being and shares their unconventional strategy to reestablish this connection.Natureza Gabriel is a connection phenomenologist. For 25 years, he has studied connection and what gets in its way. He attended Yale and Stanford universities but has been shaped more by sitting in teepees and circles than in classrooms. He has been blessed with many remarkable mentors. He is the founder and CEO of Hearth Science, Inc., convener of the Restorative Practices Alliance, and co-founder of the Academy of Applied Social Medicine. Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website. In this episode 5:55 Gabriel's personal healing journey that inspired him to specialize in connection phenomenology. 11:29 Gabriel defines relatedness. 15:29 Differences between how indigenous people and Western culture conceptualize intelligence. 21:21 How dissociative tendencies are being normalized in modern society. 23:46 How our relatedness to the earth has been obliterated from our language. 39:45 How interoception can improve general wellbeing. 46:40 Gabriel defines social engagement physiology as a physical system. 54:06 A diagnostic and intervention system they’ve built to strengthen access to the hearts, intuition, and relatedness. Mentioned  Restorative Practices of Wellbeing (Connection Phenomenology) (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) The Polyvagal Theory Relationship Map To Happy, Lasting Love Connect with Gabriel Kram Websites: restorativepractices.com | hearthscience.io | aasm.io Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship  Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins  Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/ Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins  Twitter: @DrJessHiggins  Website: drjessicahiggins.com Email: jessica@drjessicahiggins.com If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here.  Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.  Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.  Thank you!    *With Amazon Affiliate Links, I may earn a few cents from Amazon, if you purchase the book from this link.

Most modern people are unaware of the extent to which the human nervous system is dissociated because there are so many forces—technology, social media, politics, and a whole host of other things—vying for our <a href="http://attention.In" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">attention.In</a> this episode, Gabriel Kram talks about how these dissociative tendencies are becoming more prevalent in modern culture and how authority has robbed us of our sacred connection to the earth. Gabriel emphasizes the value of real human connection to one's overall well-being and shares their unconventional strategy to reestablish this connection.Natureza Gabriel is a connection phenomenologist. For 25 years, he has studied connection and what gets in its way. He attended Yale and Stanford universities but has been shaped more by sitting in teepees and circles than in classrooms. He has been blessed with many remarkable mentors. He is the founder and CEO of Hearth Science, Inc., convener of the Restorative Practices Alliance, and co-founder of the Academy of Applied Social Medicine. <a href="https://drjessicahiggins.com/erp-328-how-to-know-if-you-are-reacting-out-of-fear-in-a-relationship-an-interview-with-tracy-crossley/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website.</a> In this episode 5:55 Gabriel's personal healing journey that inspired him to specialize in connection phenomenology. 11:29 Gabriel defines relatedness. 15:29 Differences between how indigenous people and Western culture conceptualize intelligence. 21:21 How dissociative tendencies are being normalized in modern society. 23:46 How our relatedness to the earth has been obliterated from our language. 39:45 How interoception can improve general wellbeing. 46:40 Gabriel defines social engagement physiology as a physical system. 54:06 A diagnostic and intervention system they’ve built to strengthen access to the hearts, intuition, and relatedness. Mentioned <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Restorative-Practices-Wellbeing-Natureza-Gabriel/dp/1736280317?crid=35EU98ZG3US26&amp;keywords=restorative+practices+gabriel&amp;qid=1667950889&amp;sprefix=restorative+practices+gabriel%2Caps%2C66&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=drjeshig-20&amp;linkId=7673b43b78849172ac0d70729bed9d0e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Restorative Practices of Wellbeing (Connection Phenomenology)</a> (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) <a href="https://www.stephenporges.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Polyvagal Theory</a> <a href="https://drjessicahiggins.com/relationship-map-opt-in/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Relationship Map To Happy, Lasting Love</a> Connect with Gabriel Kram Websites: <a href="https://restorativepractices.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">restorativepractices.com</a> | <a href="https://www.hearthscience.io/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">hearthscience.io</a> | <a href="https://www.aasm.io/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">aasm.io</a> Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drjessicahiggins/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/drjessicahiggins</a> Podcast: <a href="https://drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts/</a> Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins</a> Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/DrJessHiggins" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@DrJessHiggins</a> Website: <a href="https://mailtrack.io/trace/link/1cee07aed4f714529e68184a2637e3ca090cf73b?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrjessicahiggins.com%2F&amp;userId=3518992&amp;signature=9552b7d993cf042e" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">drjessicahiggins.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:jessica@drjessicahiggins.com">jessica@drjessicahiggins.com</a> If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button <a href="https://drjessicahiggins.com/ask-dr-jessica-higgins/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.  Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/empowered-relationship-podcast/id969874173" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.  Thank you!   <a href="https://drjessicahiggins.lpages.co/shifting-criticism-for-connected-communication/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a> *With Amazon Affiliate Links, I may earn a few cents from Amazon, if you purchase the book from this link.

ERP 346: Accessing Relatedness & The Priority Of Connection — An Interview With Gabriel Kram

What does it look like to come from a place of wholeness – fully embodied and aligned with our core values? And why is it so hard in this day and age to feel whole? In this episode of What the Fundraising, we start that conversation with an understanding of our nervous systems. Today’s guest, Gabriel Kram, is a convener of The Restorative Practices Alliance, Co-Founder of the Academy of Applied Social Medicine, and Founder and CEO of Hearth Science, Inc. In this conversation, Gabriel explains the powerful benefits of cultivating a state of balance rooted in our thoughts, reactions, and connection with others.Gabriel walks us through polyvagal theory and breaks down the difference between sympathetic, ventral, and dorsal responses in our bodies. He also uses water in its various states as a powerful visual to help us identify the states (often reactive) in which our bodies are living at any given time. Once we understand this framework, it’s easier to find the right practices to move us towards harmony. There is a process to achieving this balance, and Gabriel has some wonderful tools to help us get started. You won’t be advised simply to be more mindful (which can mean so many things) or told you’ve got to keep your body from being fidgety (nervous systems do that). True self-care, explains Gabriel, is about so much more than any particular posture or activity. It’s about a deeper dive into our ancestrally-inspired human responses, deeply embedded traumas that extend well beyond our personal lived experiences, and the role of social connection in creating safe spaces where we can rest, reset and heal. We wrap up the episode with some actionable tips for coming back to our bodies and staying there. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:(03:30) About Gabriel’s work.(04:55) What exactly does it mean to live in our wholeness? (06:40) The two ways humans tend to separate themselves from wholeness.(07:33) About the neurological implications of feeling connected.(08:53) The dorsal state is one of physiological paralysis.(10:04) Polyvagal theory and our autonomic nervous system.(11:40) An explanation of our three primary states of being.(13:25) Gabriel breaks down the attributes of paralysis.(16:05) The connection between these states and fundraising.(17:51) How to navigate anxiety and aroused states when fundraising.(18:16) Ventral and sympathetic states.(20:37) Neural exercises help to keep our nervous systems balanced.(22;10) Our resistance to practices that bring us back into our bodies.(26:16) Self-care vs. community care. (29:37) Principles and practices to help manage your body when it’s in a “steam” state.(33:16) Further thoughts on the dorsal state and how to come out of it.(38:36) Learn more about Gabriel and Restorative Practices Alliance. Many thanks to our sponsor, Neon One, the all-in-one donor management system that keeps small and midsized nonprofits on track with fundraising, communications, events, volunteers, and more. You can learn about Neon One's entire suite of products and services here and join me at this year’s Generosity Exchange by grabbing your ticket here. 

What does it look like to come from a place of wholeness – fully embodied and aligned with our core values? And why is it so hard in this day and age to feel whole? In this episode of What the Fundraising, we start that conversation with an understanding of our nervous systems. Today’s guest, Gabriel Kram, is a convener of The Restorative Practices Alliance, Co-Founder of the Academy of Applied Social Medicine, and Founder and CEO of Hearth Science, Inc. In this conversation, Gabriel explains the powerful benefits of cultivating a state of balance rooted in our thoughts, reactions, and connection with others. Gabriel walks us through polyvagal theory and breaks down the difference between sympathetic, ventral, and dorsal responses in our bodies. He also uses water in its various states as a powerful visual to help us identify the states (often reactive) in which our bodies are living at any given time. Once we understand this framework, it’s easier to find the right practices to move us towards harmony. There is a process to achieving this balance, and Gabriel has some wonderful tools to help us get started. You won’t be advised simply to be more mindful (which can mean so many things) or told you’ve got to keep your body from being fidgety (nervous systems do that).  True self-care, explains Gabriel, is about so much more than any particular posture or activity. It’s about a deeper dive into our ancestrally-inspired human responses, deeply embedded traumas that extend well beyond our personal lived experiences, and the role of social connection in creating safe spaces where we can rest, reset and heal. We wrap up the episode with some actionable tips for coming back to our bodies and staying there.  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: (03:30) About Gabriel’s work.(04:55) What exactly does it mean to live in our wholeness? (06:40) The two ways humans tend to separate themselves from wholeness.(07:33) About the neurological implications of feeling connected.(08:53) The dorsal state is one of physiological paralysis.(10:04) Polyvagal theory and our autonomic nervous system.(11:40) An explanation of our three primary states of being.(13:25) Gabriel breaks down the attributes of paralysis.(16:05) The connection between these states and fundraising.(17:51) How to navigate anxiety and aroused states when fundraising.(18:16) Ventral and sympathetic states.(20:37) Neural exercises help to keep our nervous systems balanced.(22;10) Our resistance to practices that bring us back into our bodies.(26:16) Self-care vs. community care. (29:37) Principles and practices to help manage your body when it’s in a “steam” state.(33:16) Further thoughts on the dorsal state and how to come out of it.(38:36) Learn more about Gabriel and Restorative Practices Alliance.  Many thanks to our sponsor,<a href="http://www.neonone.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Neon One</a>, the all-in-one donor management system that keeps small and midsized nonprofits on track with fundraising, communications, events, volunteers, and more. You can learn about<a href="http://www.neonone.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Neon One's</a> entire suite of products and services<a href="https://neonone.com/products/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> and <a href="https://hopin.com/events/gx22/registration?utm_source=malloryerickson&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_campaign=malloryerickson_podcast_tofu_gx22_what_the_fundraising_q3_2022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">join me at this year’s Generosity Exchange by grabbing your ticket here. </a>

75. True Self-Care: Tending to Community, Ancestry, and Our Nervous Systems with Gabriel Kram 

How does the dominant western society privilege certain ways of knowing over others—that may be critical to guiding our path to collective healing? How might we better understand the role of “safety” through the lens of connection phenomenology? In this episode, we're joined by Gabriel Kram, a connection phenomenologist, the Convener of the Restorative Practices Alliance, and the Co-Founder of the Academy of Applied Social Medicine. Gabriel is also the author of the book, Restorative Practices of Wellbeing. The musical offering in this episode is Coming Home by Annalie Wilson.   Help us reach our Patreon goal: Patreon.com/GreenDreamer Green Dreamer is a community-supported podcast and multimedia journal exploring our paths to collective healing, ecological regeneration, and true abundance and wellness for all. Find our show notes, transcripts, and newsletter at GreenDreamer.com. *The values, views, and opinions of our diverse guests do not necessarily reflect those of Green Dreamer. Our episodes are minimally edited; please view them as invitations to dive deeper into every topic.

How does the dominant western society privilege certain ways of knowing over others—that may be critical to guiding our path to collective healing? How might we better understand the role of “safety” through the lens of connection phenomenology? In this episode, we're joined by Gabriel Kram, a connection phenomenologist, the Convener of the Restorative Practices Alliance, and the Co-Founder of the Academy of Applied Social Medicine. Gabriel is also the author of the book, Restorative Practices of Wellbeing. The musical offering in this episode is Coming Home by Annalie Wilson. Help us reach our Patreon goal: <a href="http://Patreon.com/GreenDreamer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/GreenDreamer</a> Green Dreamer is a community-supported podcast and multimedia journal exploring our paths to collective healing, ecological regeneration, and true abundance and wellness for all. Find our show notes, transcripts, and newsletter at <a href="http://GreenDreamer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GreenDreamer.com</a>. *The values, views, and opinions of our diverse guests do not necessarily reflect those of Green Dreamer. Our episodes are minimally edited; please view them as invitations to dive deeper into every topic.

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