Dr. Deborah Smilovitz Foster, Ph.D. — A conversation on emotional regulation, resilience, and the neuropsychology of well-being

Today on The Badass New Yorker by Supriya Vani, I sat down with Deborah Smilovitz Foster, a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist whose work bridges neuroscience, emotional regulation, trauma healing, and mindfulness.In this episode, Dr. Smilovitz Foster shares how the nervous system shapes our emotional lives, how trauma is held in both mind and body, and what it truly means to cultivate resilience from within. We explore the science of regulation, the role of awareness in healing, and how individuals can reconnect with steadiness, clarity, and presence—even in times of stress and uncertainty. This is a grounded, thoughtful conversation about mental health, self-understanding, and the inner architecture of well-being. https://www.drdeborahsmilovitzfoster.com/