S1 E3 In this episode of the Trauma Informed Herbalist Podcast, Elizabeth Guthrie continues the conversation on how trauma affects us. She discusses the nervous system and its response to trauma, including the role of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Elizabeth also introduces the concept of polyvagal theory and the importance of both top-down and bottom-up processing in the healing process. She discusses the use of natural remedies such as essential oils, nerving herbs, restorative yoga, and meditation to help reduce stress and send signals to the autonomic nervous system that the individual is in a safe place. Elizabeth also covers the concept of trauma being stored in the body and how it can affect the body's physical systems.