In this solo episode, trauma and EMDR therapist Abby Albright breaks down what trauma-informed yoga actually is and why it can be such a powerful support for healing. 

She explores how this gentle approach to movement creates space for choice, consent, and nervous system awareness, especially for those living with trauma.

You’ll learn how trauma-informed yoga differs from traditional yoga classes, why it’s rooted in Polyvagal Theory, and how practices like grounding, breathwork, and mindful movement can help shift you out of survival states and into connection. 

Abby also shares real-life examples of how she uses yoga to navigate hyperarousal, shutdown, and moments of presence in her own life and practice.

Whether you’re a beginner, a trauma survivor, or a therapist curious about incorporating somatic practices into your work, this episode offers an accessible, embodied entry point into healing.

Read this episode on the blog here: https://www.sarahherstichlcsw.com/blog/what-is-trauma-informed-yoga

Learn more about yoga with Abby here: https://www.sarahherstichlcsw.com/trauma-informed-yoga-therapy

Grab a FREE 30 minute Yoga Class here: https://www.subscribepage.com/abbys-yoga-newsletter

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In this mini episode, Abby gets personal, sharing how her journey from dance to yoga became a turning point in her own healing. 

She opens up about what it meant to shift from performance to presence, and how yoga helped her slow down, reconnect with her body, and build a foundation rooted in awareness and self-trust.

You’ll hear reflections on the lessons she’s learned on the mat (and off), the power of starting with the basics, and why community matters just as much as the poses. Whether you’re new to yoga or returning after a long break, this episode offers a gentle reminder: it’s not about doing it perfectly—it’s about doing it with care.

Read the full blog at https://www.sarahherstichlcsw.com/blog/5-ways-yoga-has-supported-me-in-my-healing

Learn more about Abby's Yoga offerings here: https://www.sarahherstichlcsw.com/trauma-informed-yoga-therapy

Sign up for Abby's FREE 30 minute on demand yoga class at https://www.subscribepage.com/abbys-yoga-newsletter

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You’ve been showing up to therapy. You’re naming your patterns, doing the work and still wondering: Why am I not feeling better?

In this episode, Sarah is joined by trauma and EMDR therapist Ashley Fox to explore why therapy can feel stagnant, confusing, or even discouraging at times and how those exact moments might reflect slow, meaningful change beneath the surface.

Together, they unpack three reasons therapy might feel like it’s not working, including:

• Why insight isn’t the same as nervous system readiness
• What it means when emotional discomfort increases in recovery
• How “nothing happened today” sessions are often signs of deepening trust
• The role of relational healing, body awareness, and pacing in long-term change

If you’re navigating trauma or eating disorder recovery and questioning your progress, this conversation will help you recognize the more nuanced signs of healing and reconnect with the work you’re doing.

Be sure to:

 → Subscribe to Reclaim You for more conversations on healing, embodiment, and recovery
→ Visit https://www.sarahherstichlcsw.com/ashley-fox-trauma-therapist-pennsylvania to learn more about Ashley’s clinical work and availability at Reclaim Therapy

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If the words “be kind to yourself” make you want to roll your eyes (or run) you’re not alone. For many trauma survivors, self-compassion doesn’t feel good. It feels awkward. Threatening. Even fake.

In this episode, Sarah is joined by trauma therapist Erin Witmer for an honest conversation about what makes self-compassion so hard to access, and why the resistance itself is often a form of protection. 

Erin shares her personal and professional journey with softening toward herself, the early life messages that shape people's inner voice, and what it looks like to meet shame and perfectionism with something gentler.

They explore:
 → What self-compassion actually is (and isn’t)
→ Why it can feel so cringey—even in recovery
→ The inner critic’s role in survival
→ Tiny ways to begin practicing self-kindness without forcing it

Looking for a trauma therapist or an EMDR therapist? Learn more about Erin here: 

https://www.sarahherstichlcsw.com/erin-witmer-trauma-therapist-horsham-pa

And, be sure to grab the FREE Self-Compassion Myth-Buster PDF here:

https://www.subscribepage.com/self-compassion-myth-buster

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If asking for help feels like a risk…
If you pride yourself on being “the strong one”…

If burnout sneaks up on you even when you're doing everything right,  this episode is for you.

Sarah and Abby are talking about the hidden costs of hyper-independence. They unpack how this survival strategy gets wired into your nervous system, why it often stems from trauma or emotional neglect, and how it can quietly erode your capacity for rest, trust, and connection.

They explore:
 → Why over-functioning is often a form of self-protection
 → How hyper-independence shows up in recovery from CPTSD and eating disorders
 → What it takes to unlearn “I’m fine” conditioning
 → The power of nervous system safety and relational healing

As always, this one’s not about blame, it’s about awareness, self-compassion, and tiny ways to soften.

 Download the FREE Hyper-Independence Self-Inventory
A reflection tool to help you name where over-functioning is showing up, and what it might be protecting.
👉 https://www.subscribepage.com/hyper-independence-self-inventory

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What if the biggest signs of healing aren’t big at all?

In this episode, Sarah is joined by Laura for a conversation about the micro-moments that might mark recovery from trauma and disordered eating. Together, they unpack five powerful cues that your nervous system is shifting toward safety: like noticing your body, making a small choice, or feeling a flicker of joy without shutting it down.

You’ll hear:

• Why awareness is a milestone, not a “first step”
• How setting the tiniest limit can signal huge change
• Why pleasure often feels threatening before it feels good
• What reconnection really looks like after bingeing, freezing, or shutting down

This is your permission to stop waiting for the “aha” moment—and start honoring the quiet ones.

🎧 Plus: Grab our free Micro-Moments Tracker to help you notice what’s already healing. https://www.subscribepage.com/tiny-moments-tracker

✍🏼 Check Out This Week's Blog: Signs of Safety to Look for in Trauma Recovery: https://www.sarahherstichlcsw.com/blog/signs-of-safety-to-look-for-in-trauma-recovery

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What if your anxiety, shutdown, or overwhelm aren’t signs of failure—but signs your body is finally healing?

In this episode of Reclaim You, Sarah breaks down one of the most misunderstood ideas in trauma recovery: that nervous system regulation = being calm. (Spoiler: it doesn’t.)

You’ll learn:

• Why calm isn’t always regulation—and why stillness can be a shutdown in disguise
• What dysregulation actually means in a trauma-informed framework
• How real healing builds nervous system flexibility, not perfection
• The truth about survival states, and how your body completes what it never got to finish

If you’ve been doing the work and still feel overwhelmed, this conversation will reframe how you see your nervous system—and help you stop judging what’s actually progress.

🔗 Free downloads:

[Regulation Isn’t the Goal Worksheet] https://www.subscribepage.com/nervous-system-regulation

[Window of Tolerance Worksheet]
https://www.subscribepage.com/windowoftolerance

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Ever felt like you’re floating through life, watching it all happen from the outside? That might be dissociation—and no, it's not as scary as it sounds

In this episode, Sarah and Casey unpack what dissociation really is (hint: it’s more common than you think). They explore how it shows up across a spectrum, from zoning out during conversations to feeling completely disconnected from your body—and why these responses make so much sense in the context of trauma.

You'll hear:

• How dissociation functions as protection, not pathology
• Ways it can show up in daily life without you realizing
• Personal stories from Sarah and Casey’s own healing journeys
• Why reconnecting with your body takes time, care, and zero shame

💌 Grab the free resource mentioned in the episode:
 Free Embodiment Map: Tiny Bridges Back to Your Body — a gentle guide to help you feel a little more here.

Grab our Window of Tolerance Worksheet here

If this episode resonates, share it with someone who’s healing from disconnection too. And make sure you're following Reclaim You so you don’t miss what’s next 🧡.

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What if the thing you're grieving never even happened?
In this mini episode, Sarah explores the quiet ache of emotional neglect—the grief of what you didn’t get. No big event. No goodbye. Just an invisible heaviness that lingers. If you've ever felt sadness you can't explain, this one’s for you.

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What if your body was never the problem?

In this episode, Sarah sits down with Registered Dietitian, Heather Rudalavage for a real, unfiltered conversation about body image, intuitive eating, and the messy truth behind self-acceptance. Together, they unpack the unrealistic expectations we’re taught to have about our bodies, and explore what it actually looks like to build a more compassionate relationship with ourselves.

They talk about:
 ✨ Letting go of “shoulds” around body size and health
 ✨ How aging impacts body image (and why that’s not a bad thing)
 ✨ Why intuitive eating isn’t about rules—it’s about trust
 ✨ Moving beyond appearance to appreciate what your body can do

This episode is a gentle reminder: you don’t have to earn your worth through your appearance. Coming home to your body is possible—at any age, in any size.

Learn more about Heather and her work at https://intuitive-nutrition.com or follow her on Instagram at antidiet.heather 

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