BIO

Anthony Gorry is the co-inventor of Sonocea® and a long-time collaborator of Professor Stephen Porges, founder of Polyvagal Theory. Working closely with Professor Porges, Anthony has dedicated his career to transforming decades of groundbreaking neuroscience into accessible, real-world solutions. As CEO of Sonocea®, he leads the development of Sonic Augmentation Technology™, delivering state-based soundscapes designed to support neurodivergent individuals, families, women’s health, and frontline workers. Anthony’s work bridges Polyvagal-informed science with innovative tools that promote regulation, resilience, and recovery in daily life.

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

Searching for Sonostasis®: A Polyvagal-Informed Sound Experience for Regulation, Resilience, and Recovery 

Searching for Sonostasis® offers a unique, immersive journey into the science of sound and self-regulation. Grounded in Polyvagal Theory, this session explores how Sonic Augmentation Technology™ supports nervous system balance for neurodivergent individuals, families, women’s health, and frontline workers. Participants will engage in a live sound experience designed to promote calm, resilience, and connection, followed by a Q&A to explore practical applications. Discover how state-shifting soundscapes can guide you toward Sonostasis®—a state of harmony where recovery, regulation, and wellbeing thrive in everyday life and care environments.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1.  Understand the Core Principles of Polyvagal Theory - Gain a clear understanding of how Polyvagal Theory explains nervous system regulation, and why it is essential for supporting neurodivergent individuals, families, women’s health, and those in high-stress environments. 
2. Explore the Concept of Sonostasis® - Learn how Sonostasis® defines a state of autonomic balance, resilience, and connection—and how sound-based interventions can guide individuals toward this optimal state. 
3. Experience the Impact of Sonic Augmentation Technology™ - Participate in an immersive sound session to personally experience how state-shifting soundscapes can support regulation, recovery, and emotional wellbeing across diverse populations. 
4.  Identify Practical Applications for Daily Life and Care Settings - Discover how science-backed sound tools can be integrated into routines for neurodivergent individuals, family environments, women’s health practices, and frontline care to promote calm, focus, and resilience. 
5. Engage in a Live Q&A to Personalize Insights - Participate in an interactive discussion to deepen understanding, ask questions about specific use cases, and explore how Polyvagal-informed sound interventions can be tailored to individual and community needs.