Polyvagal Theory & Grief: Grounding Tools to Calm Your Nervous System
Polyvagal Theory & Grief: Grounding Tools to Calm Your Nervous System
Grief isn’t just emotional — it’s physiological.
In this episode, we explore how grief impacts the nervous system and why you may feel anxious, shut down, exhausted, or on edge. Joined by Gabrielle Juliano-Villani, we discuss polyvagal theory, grounding techniques, and practical tools to help regulate your body during grief.
You’ll hear:
How the nervous system responds to loss
Why burnout and grief often overlap
The role of self-compassion
What “glimmers” are and why they matter
Simple grounding practices you can try today
Grief can feel overwhelming — but small shifts in awareness can create meaningful change.
As always, we close with practical steps you can use this week.
