Podcasts on trauma recovery and neurosomatic (polyvagal) healing

[tigrlily61]

Hi:

Below is a list of podcasts on trauma and recovery that I've found helpful. Some of the others I've tried either played music during the explanations (which I found too distracting), were too dogmatic for my taste, have been abandoned, or had other technical issues. The podcasts are free, but usually have one or two ads for the content creators' (paid) services. In alphabetical order, my favourites are:

Regulate & Rewire – Amanda Armstrong, updated weekly, 115 episodes since 14March2023 (https://www.riseaswe.com/podcast)
Podcast description: "An anxiety & depression podcast, where we discuss the things I wish someone would have taught me earlier in my healing journey. I share my steps, my missteps, and tangible research-based tools to help you regulate your nervous system, rewire your mind, and reclaim your life."

My comments: The host combines explanations about how we are triggered and what to do about it, along with practical techniques for preventing and dealing with triggers, using polyvagal theory and neurosomatic techniques.

Transforming Trauma – Produced by the NARM (Neuro-Affective Relational Model) Training Institute, updated biweekly, 163 episodes since 22Jan2020 (https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma/)
Podcast description: "In a modern world beset by complex trauma and a legacy of suffering, conflict and disconnection, healing trauma can serve as a vehicle for personal and social transformation. Transforming Trauma is a podcast about thriving after trauma. Throughout our episodes, we will explore the NeuroAffective Relational Model® (NARM®), a revolutionary healing approach for healing Complex Trauma (C-PTSD) and restoring connection to self and others. Whether you are a healthcare professional, an educator, a public policy maker, a trauma survivor, or someone interested in personal healing and social justice, Transforming Trauma will provide you with a map for increased resiliency, greater health outcomes, healthier relationships, personal growth and social change. We invite you to listen along as we explore how freedom from complex trauma is possible."

My comment: This podcast is an interesting cross between a self-help resource and an educational-focused webinar for practitioners of the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) of trauma recovery. Episodes generally feature interviews with practitioners or experts on a particular aspect of trauma (such as developmental trauma, social justice/oppression, specific populations). They haven't done anything directly related to how disability oppression contributes to trauma, which is one of my tests for inclusivity. It's possible to benefit from the self-help aspecs of the podcast without getting into the specifics of NARM.

Trauma Rewired – Elizabeth Kristoff / Jennifer Wallace, updated weekly (with pauses) 228 episodes since 27Oct2020  (https://illuminatedwithjennifer.libsyn.com/)
Podcast description: "The Podcast that teaches you about your nervous system, how trauma gets stored in the body and what you can do to heal."

My comment: This podcast is heavy on the theory of how trauma affects one's life, but light on practical techniques.  You can sign up for their a two week free trial. I did, but found the presentation materials (all video) lacked enough context to enable me to apply the theory to practice. I continue to listen to the podcast because it activates my brain and provides a lot of great information.

You Make Sense – Sarah Baldwin, updated weekly, 33 episodes since 23Sep2024 (https://rephonic.com/podcasts/you-make-sense)
Podcast description: "You Make Sense is a manual to understanding your human experience, so that you can navigate the world with freedom, ease, and empowerment. Using the latest neuroscience and trauma research, this podcast will equip you with powerful somatic tools to help you get unstuck and create the life you desire. Sarah Baldwin, SEP, is an expert in trauma resolution, attachment, parts work, and nervous system regulation. But before she was a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and trained in Polyvagal interventions, she first came to this work as someone struggling to find relief. It was through her own healing that led her to become a trained professional, now helping thousands of people across her programs, courses, and classes to do the same."

My comment: This podcast is similar to Regulate and Rewire, in that it provides a good balance of support, affirmation, theory, practical exercises and techniques. Like R&R, I find the explanations accessible, though the host's style irritates me at times, in a California/Barbie sort of way.

Be well / portez-vous bien
-AH

[Kizzie]

Tks for this Tigrlily!