Practical Ways to Overcome Trauma, Grief, and Chronic Stress with Jolyn Armstrong Part 1

🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy (HHWW)! In this powerful and insightful episode, host Mary Meyer sits down with trauma and grief recovery specialist Jolyn Armstrong. With an impressive background in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), polyvagal theory, somatic practices, and breathwork facilitation, Jolyn walks us through the practical ways to heal from deep personal loss and navigate life’s toughest chapters—including experiences related to incarceration, grief, and high stress. Discover how healing the nervous system can transform your emotions and reclaim your power, whether you’re facing sudden loss, chronic anxiety, or emotionally manipulative environments.🌟 Topics Covered:What is DBT, and how does it differ from CBT?Reframing self-talk and empowering new perspectivesIntroduction to polyvagal theory and the vagus nervePractical tools for nervous system regulationUnderstanding and applying somatic exercisesTrauma vs. grief: How to identify and address bothKey Takeaways:Trauma and grief are nervous system injuries, not just mental states—true recovery comes from regulating your body, not just your thoughts.DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) introduces mindfulness and reframing, helping you hold multiple truths and empowering change.Polyvagal theory offers insight into why your body reacts the way it does and provides immediate grounding tools to restore calm.Many somatic and breathwork exercises can be practiced anywhere, helping you respond to stress in the moment.Emotional trauma is NOT a sign of weakness or intelligence—it can happen to anyone and deserves compassion, not shame.There’s a difference between a hard event and trauma: trauma overwhelms the nervous system, takes away your control, and disrupts your identity.Radical acceptance and reframing “I can’t” to “I choose not to right now” can dramatically shift your sense of power and agency.Some Questions I Ask:What’s the difference between CBT and DBT? Why does “reframing” matter?Can you walk us through the polyvagal theory and how it applies to stress?How can someone know if what they’re experiencing is trauma versus just a hard life event?What are simple somatic exercises or breathwork techniques people can use in public or at home?Learn More About Our Guest:Website: grapevineinnerwellness.comPodcast: “The Grapevine Wellness Show” (featuring Reno-Tahoe wellness community)Book: “Trauma Recovery” workbook available on Amazon or through her website(Mary mentions Jolyn sends personalized copies to her clients! Contact via website for info.)Mary Meyer is a podcast host, actor, sales professional, mother and entrepreneur helping people and organizations share meaningful conversations that support health, wisdom, clarity, and growth.Produced by the indefatigable Erika ChristieThis is a video and audio podcast; the audio portion can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.🌟 Connect on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn @HealthyHappyWiseWealthyWatch on @YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyHappyWiseWealthyPodcastResources List:Grapevine Inner WellnessBook: “Trauma Recovery” (Jolyn Armstrong) – available on AmazonThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.Polyvagal theory resources (intro guides, books by Stephen Porges)Jolyn’s “The Grapevine Wellness Show” PodcastBad Vegan documentary (referenced regarding coercive manipulation)DBT, CBT, and Somatic Practices – mental health education resourcesYouTube Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Jolyn’s Credentials 04:28 Cognitive vs. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT vs. DBT) 10:30 Polyvagal Theory Explained + Grounding Exercises 15:30 Somatic Practices & Releasing Trauma from the Body 22:40 Reframing, Radical Acceptance & Real-World Applications 29:00 Breathwork for Stress—Easy At-Home Techniques 33:55 Trauma, Grief, and When to Seek Help #TraumaRecovery #NervousSystemHealing #HealthyHappyWiseWealthy #MindfulnessTools #GriefSupport #PolyvagalTheory #SomaticHealing #BreathworkPracticeWe are excited to have IT company https://www.mindiii.com as a podcast sponsor. Founded in 2015, MINDIII is a Product Development and Data + AI Company that builds scalable digital products and intelligent data platforms. 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Email [email protected] Meyer is a podcast host, actor, sales professional, mother and entrepreneur helping people and organizations share meaningful conversations that support health, wisdom, clarity, and growth.Produced by the Fabulous Erika Christie Support our work by donating through Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/HealthyHappyWiseWealthy. Donations are not tax deductible. #grief #griefcoach #healthyhappywisewealthy #breathwork #DBT #nervoussystem #trauma