The Neuroscience Behind the Peace Point Protocol

1. Neuroplasticity: “Neurons That Fire Together, Wire Together”

When you enter their peaceful place—breathing, sensing, feeling—they activate specific neural circuits associated with calm, safety, and joy. Repeating this while touching a specific point on their body creates a neurological link between that state and the somatic anchor (their wrist). Each repetition strengthens the synaptic connections, making the pathway to that state more efficient—like moving from a dirt path to a paved road, and eventually a neural superhighway. Result: Over 30 days of consistent practice, this response becomes automatic and accessible on demand.

2. Hebbian Learning and Conditioned Response

This follows the same principle Pavlov used in his classical conditioning experiments: repeated pairing of a neutral stimulus (the wrist touch) with a positive state (peaceful memory) creates an associative memory loop. The wrist becomes a trigger, and the brain begins to respond before the conscious mind catches up—a process known as preconscious activation. Result: The body learns to regulate itself automatically, bypassing conscious thought.

3. Parasympathetic Nervous System Activation

When the Peace Point is touched and the calm state is recalled:
  • The vagus nerve is stimulated (particularly via slow breath and positive memory).
  • This shifts the nervous system from sympathetic (fight/flight) into parasympathetic (rest/digest).
  • Blood pressure drops, heart rate slows, digestion resumes, and stress hormones decrease.
Result: This is what you beautifully call “their own medicine”—a natural anti-anxiety response.

4. Neurochemical Cascade

In this calm state, the body naturally releases:
  • Serotonin – stabilizes mood and increases feelings of well-being.
  • Dopamine – enhances pleasure, motivation, and reward circuitry.
  • Oxytocin – supports connection and safety.
  • Endorphins – natural painkillers that create a sense of ease.
Additionally, synovial fluid production may improve due to decreased systemic inflammation. Chronic stress reduces lubrication and circulation, while parasympathetic activation helps reverse this. Result: This somatic activation is a chemical shift, not just a mental one.

5. Autonomic Conditioning

After 30 days, this becomes an autonomic process—meaning the nervous system doesn’t wait for conscious input. Just like a trained martial artist reacts instinctively, you will begin to respond to stress with calm reflexes, not panic. Result: They’ve built resilience and regulation into their autonomic wiring.

$150 (60 min)