S5 Episode 16: You Are Not Broken with Dr. Arielle Schwartz, PhD

Dr. Arielle Schwartz is a clinical psychologist, trauma expert, and author whose work has redefined what it means to heal. She has spent decades exploring the deep connection between the mind and body, proving that trauma isn’t just something we think about, it’s something we carry, something that lives in our nervous system, shaping how we see the world, how we trust, how we love, and how we survive. Through her groundbreaking work in somatic psychology, EMDR, polyvagal theory, and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Schwartz has shown that healing is more than just talking about the past, it’s about reclaiming the body, restoring safety, and finding our way back to ourselves. She has helped countless people move beyond survival mode, teaching them that trauma may have shaped them, but it does not have to define them. Dr. Schwartz isn’t just studying resilience, she’s proving that it’s possible. And that no matter what you’ve been through, no matter how long the body has held onto the past, healing is always within reach.

Connect with Dr. Schwartz:

Instagram - @arielleschwartzboulder

Website - https://drarielleschwartz.com

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