Is Polyvagal Theory Dead?

Is polyvagal theory actually falling apart—or is the internet just amplifying a misunderstanding? In this episode, Ani and Brian break down the latest controversy, unpack the real science vs. social media noise, and give you a clear, practical lens for how to think about nervous system work moving forward.Why The Polyvagal Theory Is Untenable: An international expert evaluation of the polyvagal theory and commentary upon Porges, S.W. (2025)https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12937499/When A Critique Becomes Untenable: A Scholarly Response To Grossman Et Al.'S Evaluation Of Polyvagal Theory.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12937496/Significant, Not Sacred: A Clinical Educator's Response to Grossman et al. (2026) on the Critique of Polyvagal Theory, Rebecca Kase, LCSW, Founder, Trauma Therapist Institute; February 2026https://www.traumatherapistinstitute.com/blog/response-to-grossman-polyvagal-theory-critiqueListen to all our episodes here:https://somaticcoachingacademy.com/podcastGet access to our free library of helpful resources:http://www.somaticcoachingacademy.com/library-signup