081: Making Polyvagal Theory Practical with Dr. Arielle Schwartz
Nov 18, 2025
Are you looking for practical ways to heal from spiritual trauma?
In this episode with Dr. Arielle Schwartz, a licensed psychologist, you'll learn how to regulate, rebalance, and rewire your nervous system without having to relive your trauma. After spiritual abuse, it's common to feel on edge, in high alert, and have difficulty resting. She explains why this happens and how to connect with our bodies again through breath, co-regulation, and other embodied practices for healing. Listen in for a practical understanding of polyvagal theory.
Guest Spotlight ✨
Dr. Arielle Schwartz is a licensed psychologist and leading voice in the healing of trauma. She is an internationally sought-out teacher and author of eight books including The Post-Traumatic Growth Guidebook, Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma, and Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga. As the founder of the Center for Resilience Informed Therapy, she offers a mind-body approach to therapy for trauma and informational mental health and wellness updates through her writing, public speaking, social media presence, and blog. She believes that the journey of trauma recovery is an awakening of the spiritual heart.
Links & Resources 🔗
- The Polyvagal Theory Workbook for Trauma by Arielle Schwartz | Amazon | Bookshop
- The Complex PTSD Workbook | Amazon | Bookshop
- Center for Resilience Informed Therapy
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