Healing Trauma Through the Vagus Nerve: A Polyvagal Approach with Dr Arielle Schwartz

You know those moments where something small sets you off, and even you don’t understand why? Like your body just flips a switch, and suddenly you’re overwhelmed, shut down, anxious, or over-functioning like crazy?

That’s your nervous system talking. And most of us were never taught how to listen to it, let alone how to support it.
This week on Everyday Epigenetics, we’re joined by the incredible @arielleschwartzboulder - psychologist, author, and one of the leading voices in trauma healing and polyvagal theory.

We’re talking about:✨ What actually happens in the body when you’re stuck in survival mode✨ How early life stress shapes your adult patterns✨ What it really looks like to retrain your nervous system✨ Practical, gentle tools to help you regulate—on a daily basis

No matter how long you’ve been stuck in dysregulation, your body can change. Your stress responses can soften. And healing doesn’t have to be dramatic, it can be quiet, consistent, and deeply empowering.

This episode is full of science and soul. We talk about early trauma, emotional regulation, the power of co-regulation, and how our inner work isn’t selfish—it’s sacred.

There is so much hope in this conversation because when you regulate your nervous system, you show up differently - In your relationships, in your work, in your purpose.

Enjoy!

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