In the Season 1 finale of We In Work, Kim explores the concept of safety as more than the absence of danger. Drawing on Polyvagal Theory, psychological safety research, and personal reflection, she examines how felt safety shapes our ability to connect, learn, create, and grow.

Key topics include:

• The difference between objective safety and felt safety.
• Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory and the role of the autonomic nervous system.
• Neuroception: how the body unconsciously scans for safety and threat.
• The impact of chronic unsafety, hypervigilance, and past experiences on present-day relationships.
• Co-regulation and the importance of supportive, predictable relationships.
• Psychological safety in the workplace, including the work of Amy Edmondson and Google’s Project Aris ...