Healing Trauma Through the Vagus Nerve: A Conversation with Dr. Arielle Schwartz

Send us Fan MailWhat if the key to deep healing lies within your nervous system?In this transformative episode of the Spiritual Spotlight Series, Rachel Garrett sits down with Dr. Arielle Schwartz—clinical psychologist, author, and leading voice in trauma healing—to explore the sacred intersection of science, spirituality, and the vagus nerve. Dr. Schwartz shares her groundbreaking insights on complex trauma, somatic healing, and the divine intelligence of the body.We dive into how the nervous system stores trauma, the role of vagal tone in emotional resilience, and how somatic practices like breathwork and body-based awareness can catalyze profound healing. Arielle also introduces her 6-month course with The Shift Network, designed to help you restore nervous system health and align with your spiritual path.Whether you're a spiritual seeker, healer, or someone navigating your own trauma recovery, this conversation offers powerful tools and soulful wisdom for integrating body and spirit. Support the showSpiritual Spotlight Series is hosted by Rachel Garrett, RN, CCH — Akashic Records Practitioner, Master Energy Healer, and Certified Crystal Healer.Conversations about the things we almost don't say out loud. For the ones who feel everything — but question it.Each episode features real stories of spiritual awakening, healing, and transformation from guests across all walks of life, alongside solo teachings on Akashic Records, crystal healing, nervous system support, and intuitive development.Healing doesn't have to be heavy.New: Join the monthly live Akashic reading → YouTube membership at $4.99/month → youtube.com/@rachelgarrett/membership✨ Explore More Spiritual Wisdom & Stay Connected📺 Watch on YouTube📘 Join us on Facebook🌀 The Road to Spiritual Awakening Facebook Group🛍️ Grounded Healing Tools🔮 Crystals 101 Guide📓 Daily Soul Journal🎧 Free Masterclass