A racing heart at the gym once triggered panic — the sensation was wired to fear. This clip traces the shift: recognizing in the here and now, I am safe, and watching the relationship to that heartbeat change. Excitement can feel a lot like fear, but it isn't the same. That, in essence, is what Peter Levine's work helps people do — move from paralysis and fear toward excitement and curiosity.
Part of Roots of Care, a series on whole-person, trauma-informed primary care. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVtaeaNoZCQ4
