Meditation after Experiencing Trauma by Trauma Informed Herbalist w/ Dr. Elizabeth Guthrie

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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.

S1 E2 This podcast episode discusses the concept of trauma and how it is often misunderstood as being solely caused by a particular event. Instead, experts in the field recognize that trauma is the reaction of the body to an event, and that this reaction can vary significantly from person to person. The episode also touches on the idea that trauma is not the fault of the individual experiencing it, and that it is important to recognize that different people can have different reactions to the same event. Elizabeth encourages practitioners to further educate themselves on trauma informed practices, and to consider the role of privilege in their reactions to others' trauma experiences.