{"id":880,"date":"2024-09-04T14:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T14:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roxanaparra.com\/?p=880"},"modified":"2026-04-28T15:07:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T15:07:43","slug":"episode-31-habits-of-safety-for-frontline-workers-with-michael-allison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roxanaparra.com\/es\/episode-31-habits-of-safety-for-frontline-workers-with-michael-allison\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 31 | Habits of Safety for frontline workers with Michael Allison"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this episode of the *Mind Your Mind* podcast, we sit down with Michael Allison, a leading expert in Polyvagal Theory and the creator of the innovative Play Zone concept. During our conversation, Michael shares his insights on how the principles he\u2019s used to elevate elite athletes can be effectively applied to support frontline workers, who face immense stress and pressure in their roles. Tune in to discover practical strategies for cultivating resilience, enhancing emotional regulation, and sustaining peak performance, even in the most challenging environments. Whether you&#8217;re in healthcare, emergency services, or any other frontline position, this episode offers valuable tools to help you thrive in your profession while safeguarding your mental and emotional health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/7pfkgAvioMb1hH9Kzkhlo6?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael Allison is the developer of&nbsp;The Play Zone, a unique application of Polyvagal Theory to optimize health, resilience, and performance. 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