Lachlan Stuart

The "Window of Tolerance": A Man’s Guide to Regulating Anger and Stress

I sit down with Dan Gillan, a former Northern Territory ringer turned equine-assisted therapist, to explore his incredible journey through trauma, loss, and healing. From surviving a life-altering accident at 17 to losing his sister to suicide, Dan shares how these raw experiences led him to a unique form of therapy using horses to help others regulate their nervous systems. In this episode, we discuss: * The Power of Equine Therapy: How horses act as a mirror for our internal states and help facilitate deep emotional breakthroughs. * The Window of Tolerance: A breakdown of polyvagal theory and how to recognise when you are moving into "fight, flight, or freeze" states. * Developing Underdeveloped Skills: Why men often struggle to articulate their feelings and how to start identifying physical cues of anger, sadness, and stress. * Navigating Grief and Community: Dan reflects on the impact of his sister’s passing and how the Maryborough community rallied to support his family. * Practical Regulation Tools: Simple techniques like orienting to your five senses and using "fidget" tools to stay present during high-stress moments. Whether you're interested in alternative therapy, mental health advocacy, or just hearing a story of true resilience, Dan’s insights on emotional regulation are essential for every man looking to level up his quality of life. Connect with Dan Gillan: Website: https://www.dangillenequinetherapy.com.au/ ***Warning:** This episode contains discussions regarding suicide and mental health topics that may be triggering for some listeners.* My links Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1nuxEoJPTgtfZKjWLkXnNw?si=1d692d80b8cd4cfa Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/man-that-can-with-lachlan-stuart/id1313350766 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lachlanstuart91 🌐 Learn more → www.themanthatcanproject.com 🔗 Follow me on socials: 📸 Instagram: @lachlanstuart 🐦 Twitter/X: @lachlanstuart 🎙 Podcast: The Man That Can Project