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The Calm Lab Podcast
Nervous system education for bodies that won't settle
Welcome to The Calm Lab — a podcast about nervous system regulation, trauma-informed healing, and what it actually takes to feel safe in your body.
Hosted by Kassandra, a trauma-informed yoga teacher and nervous system educator.
If you've ever felt like your body won't cooperate — like you know you should relax but you can't — this podcast is for you.
Each episode, we explore:
- Polyvagal theory and how your nervous system works
- Why trauma lives in the body (and how to release it)
- Vagal toning, breathwork, and somatic practices that actually work
- Conversations with therapists, somatic practitioners, and researchers
This isn't surface-level wellness advice. We go deep into the science and the practice of nervous system regulation.
Whether you're healing from trauma, managing chronic stress, or simply trying to sleep better, you're welcome here.
New episodes Bi-weekly Mondays.
Breathe. Move. Learn.
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The Calm Lab Podcast
Why I'm Shifting to Nervous System Education
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Welcome to The Calm Lab podcast.
In this first episode, I'm explaining why I'm shifting my focus from sleep yoga to nervous system education — and why understanding your nervous system changes everything.
I share:
- The problem I kept seeing in my students (and why sleep techniques alone weren't enough)
- The moment everything clicked for me
- Why you can't force your body to relax when it thinks it's in danger
- What to expect from this podcast
I also talk about the teachers and authors who shaped this shift — Stephen Porges, Deb Dana, Bessel van der Kolk, Pete Walker, Gabor Maté, Eckhart Tolle, and my personal teacher Lynn Fraser.
If you're tired of surface-level wellness advice and ready to understand how your body actually works — this is for you.
RESOURCES:
→ Free 7-Day Nervous System Reset: https://www.thecalmlab.org/lead-collection
→ Substack Newsletter: thecalmlab.substack.com
→ Instagram: @thecalmlabwithkassandra
LISTEN ON:
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6aDkTER8NLlkFfiOKAS5Z2?si=83881a9e2ec34c1c
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-calm-lab-podcast/id1825913005
Next episode: Nervous System & Birth with Midwife Rachel
Breathe. Move. Learn.
About Kassandra:
Kassandra is a trauma-informed yoga teacher, breathwork guide, and Harvard-certified lifestyle & wellness coach who blends nervous system education with accessible mind–body practices to help people sleep better, ease anxiety, and feel grounded.
Links:
Rewire Your Nervous System in 7 Days (Free Guide)
The 14-Day Nervous System Reset
If The Calm Lab is helping your nervous system, the best way to support is to:
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Thank you for being here. — Kassandra 🌿
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