What if your healing isn't stuck — it's just waiting for your nervous system to feel safe?
This week on The You-est You® Podcast, I sat down with somatic trauma expert Dr. Arielle Schwartz, to talk about trauma, generational healing, and why your vagus nerve (yes, that magical nerve) might be the KEY to rewiring your life from the inside out.
Here's the part most people never hear in their healing journey:
Trauma isn't just in your mind. It's stored in your body. And your nervous system can be rewired — even after years of shutdown or survival mode.
If your nervous system has been whispering (or shouting), "Something needs to shift…" — this is your invitation.
Let this episode be a reminder: You are not broken. Your body is speaking. And healing is always possible.
Takeaways
- Arielle's journey began with early adversity and trauma.
- Somatic healing practices can help reconnect with the body.
- Intuition plays a crucial role in understanding our healing journey.
- Post-traumatic growth emphasizes resilience and strength.
- Adversity is part of the story but does not define it.
- Healing is a lifelong journey that requires compassion.
- Generational trauma can impact our present experiences.
- We can learn to hold both our struggles and strengths.
- The body keeps the score of our emotional experiences.
- Pain can serve a purpose in fostering compassion and empathy.
About Dr. Arielle Schwartz
Dr. Arielle Schwartz is a clinical psychologist, internationally recognized trauma expert, and author known for bridging somatic healing, nervous system science, and spiritual resilience. She specializes in complex trauma recovery, vagus nerve regulation, and embodied healing, guiding thousands worldwide through her teachings on post-traumatic growth and embodied presence. Her work empowers people to reconnect with their bodies, reclaim their inner wisdom, and access nervous-system-led healing.
About Your Host, Julie Reisler
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