The Widowed Mom Podcast

364. Working with Your Nervous System in Grief: An interview with Deb Dana


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What if understanding your nervous system in grief could completely change how you experience loss, healing, and emotional overwhelm?

This week, I sit down with Deb Dana, a renowned clinician, author, and polyvagal expert, best known for translating Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory into practical, accessible tools for clinicians and the public.

Join us as we explore how grief impacts the nervous system and why so many widows feel stuck in survival states after loss. We unpack the role of polyvagal theory, nervous system regulation, and survival responses like fight, flight, and shutdown. You’ll also learn practical ways to work with your nervous system in grief, identify patterns of dysregulation, and find micro moments of safety through glimmers.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/364

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/

Check out Deb Dana's work here: https://www.rhythmofregulation.com/

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