In This Body

The Role of Embodiment in Trauma Recovery with Dr Arielle Schwartz

• Ailey Jolie • Season 1 • Episode 23

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Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Arielle Schwartz, a licensed clinical Psychologist and the developer of Resilience-Informed Therapy, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Dr Schwartz explore essential concepts such as somatic psychology, EMDR, and polyvagal theory, dive into personal and collective definitions of embodiment, and reflect on the integration of yoga and meditation practices. The conversation extends into generational wisdom, resilience, and the nuanced process of healing trauma. It is a rich dialogue aimed at supporting listeners on their journeys toward reconnecting with their bodies and enhancing their capacity for authentic living. We hope you enjoy the episode. 

They discuss In this episode: 

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
  • 01:00 Exploring Trauma with Dr. Arielle Schwartz
  • 02:21 Arielle's Journey and Yoga's Role in Embodiment
  • 13:27 Defining Embodiment and Its Importance
  • 24:47 Polyvagal Theory and Trauma Recovery
  • 30:37 Collective and Generational Healing
  • 38:13 Resilience Informed Therapy
  • 48:19 Personal Inspirations and Future Events
  • 56:55 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

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