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Ania-Ra: In Session
Hosted by Dr. Rachel Kigano, DNP of Aniara Psychiatry, this podcast offers grounded, science-informed conversations about mental health, the nervous system, trauma, anxiety, burnout, and integrative psychiatric care.
Each episode breaks down complex topics into language that’s human, accessible, and compassionate — helping you better understand what’s happening in your mind and body, and why.
Modern psychiatry, without the overwhelm.
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Ania-Ra: In Session
Polyvagal Theory
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Episode Summary
Why does anxiety linger even when life looks “fine” on paper? Why do some people feel constantly on edge, exhausted, or emotionally shut down despite doing all the right things?
In this episode, Dr. Rachel Kigano, DNP and Samwise G. break down polyvagal theory and what it actually explains about anxiety, trauma, and burnout. Drawing primarily from neuroscientist Stephen Porges’ research, this conversation reframes mental health symptoms as nervous system responses — not personal failures.
This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in fight-or-flight, emotionally numb, or overwhelmed — and wants a more compassionate, body-based understanding of mental health.
To learn more about integrative psychiatric care and services, visit AniaraPsychiatry.com.