{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy","title":"Practical Ways to Overcome Trauma, Grief, and Chronic Stress with Jolyn Armstrong Part 1","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/172ffbf2\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2511,"description":"🎙️ 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...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Vqo6JD-Q8uGnjoC_yXUl9xRxi_c0hMIxn_3UT-5ydd0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82Mzdj/ZDY5MGQ4MzJiYjlk/Yjc5ODc3M2MwMzkz/NzYxNy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}