The Autonomic Healing Podcast - Conversations with Tom Pals
Welcome to the Autonomic Healing Podcast! We'd love you to follow and join Tom, Ruth, and friends as they explore the beneficial impact autonomic healing has on the mind, body, and spirit. Autonomic healing activates the brain to normalize the flight or fight reaction and holistically manages stress & trauma.
Episodes
70 episodes
Zest
In this momentous finale of the "ABCs of Thriving" series, Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson explore the vibrant power of zest—both as a metaphor and a mindset. Unpacking its roots in citrus and its neurobiological impact, they discuss how zest can r...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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27:45
Yield
In this episode of the Autonomic Healing Podcast, hosts Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson explore the profound concept of yielding as an essential element of thriving. They delve into the multiple facets of yielding—from the idea of giving w...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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36:36
Xenophilia
In this episode of the Autonomic Healing Podcast, hosts Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson explore the transformative concept of xenophilia—"the love of strangers"—and how embracing this mindset fosters resilience and connection in a world wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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30:21
Wisdom
In this episode of the Autonomic Healing Podcast, hosts Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson continue their journey through the ABCs of Thriving, focusing on the letter "W" for Wisdom. They delve into how wisdom is essential for thriving in lif...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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41:18
Verity
In this episode of the Autonomic Healing Podcast, hosts Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson explore the concept of Verity—a transcendent form of truth that goes beyond mere facts. As part of their ongoing series on the ABCs of Thriving, they u...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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31:28
Understanding
In this episode of the Autonomic Healing Podcast, hosts Ruth Lorensson and Tom Pals explore the profound power of "understanding"—both intrapersonal and interpersonal—in fostering a thriving life. As part of their ongoing ABCs of Thriv...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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33:27
Time for Thriving
In this episode of the Autonomic Healing Podcast, Tom and Ruth discuss the common habit of letting past traumas and experiences dictate our present and future, often keeping us stuck in survival mode. They offer practical insights on how to shi...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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33:44
Sustain Psyche
In this episode of "The ABCs of Thriving," Tom and Ruth dive deep into the letter S, exploring the ancient Greek concept of "Psyche". Psyche goes beyond just the mind—it's the essence of being, encompassing body, mind, and spirit. Tom and Ruth ...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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36:08
Quiescently Questing
In this episode of the Autonomic Healing Podcast, hosts Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson explore the profound connection between calm and questing as they dive into the letter "Q" in their ABCs of Thriving series. They examine the concept of quiesce...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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31:48
Poised for Possiblities
In this episode of the Autonomic Healing Podcast, hosts Ruth Lorensson and Tom Pals delve into the concept of being "poised for possibilities" during stressful situations. They discuss holistic approaches to managing stress and trauma that fost...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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28:34
Open to Change
What if embracing change could transform your life from mere survival to thriving? Join us in this episode as we uncover the transformative power of being open to change.We begin by exploring the profound implications of the word "open" ...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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39:40
Nominal Functioning
Welcome to the Autonomic Healing Podcast with Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson! In this captivating episode from our series "The ABCs of Thriving," we dive into the concept of "nominal functioning." What does it mean to keep things nominal, and how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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29:00
Many Little Lives
In this episode, Tom and Ruth delve into the concept of "Many Little Lives" and its profound implications for individual and collective thriving. They explore the origins of this idea, dating back to Theodore de Bordeaux in the mid-1700s, who u...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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39:21
Love to Give Life
In this episode, Tom and Ruth delve into the profound topic of love, exploring its role in both surviving and thriving. They dissect the concept of love as a strong attraction and attachment, examining how it can either contribute to thri...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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26:04
Kindness is Transformational
Join hosts Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson on the Autonomic Healing Podcast as they explore the profound impact of kindness in managing stress and trauma. In this episode, Tom and Ruth delve into how acts of kindness alleviate burdens, foster conne...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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28:36
Joy in the Journey
In this episode of the Autonomic Healing Podcast, hosts Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson explore the concept of joy beyond mere happiness, delving into its connection to well-being, gifting, and grace. Drawing from personal and professional experien...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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26:25
Invite Intimacy
In this episode, Tom and Ruth delve into the importance of inviting intimacy as they explore the ABCs of thriving. They discuss how trust, autonomy, initiative, industry, identity, and empowerment form the foundational layers leading to healthy...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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34:28
Hope is Thriving
In this episode, Tom and Ruth delve deep into the concept of hope and its transformative power in managing stress and trauma. They explore the difference between wishful thinking and genuine hope, emphasizing how hope is not just a passive desi...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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31:45
Give Generously
In this episode, Tom and Ruth navigate through the nuances of generosity, emphasizing its connection to kindness, compassion, and thriving mentality. Drawing from philosophical insights and personal anecdotes, they unravel the hidden beauty inh...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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37:43
Forgive Fearlessly
In this episode of the Autonomic Healing Podcast, hosts Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson dive into the topic of forgiveness, specifically exploring the concept of "forgive fearlessly." The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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46:47
Energize Empathy
Welcome to the Autonomic Healing Podcast with Tom Pals and Ruth Lorensson. In this episode, Tom and Ruth dive into the ABCs of thriving, focusing on the letter E—Energize Empathy. They explore the crucial difference between sympathy and empathy...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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40:29
Christmas Carols - Our Shared Heritage
Welcome to the Autonomic Healing Podcast Christmas Edition !In this episode Ruth and Tom take you on a trip back in time, with a flight of Christmas Carols, exploring their history and meaning.Listen in, to hear Ruth and T...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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51:53