{"id":598,"date":"2026-04-03T05:43:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T05:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hhww.mindiii.com\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=598"},"modified":"2026-04-03T05:43:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T05:43:18","slug":"practical-ways-to-overcome-trauma-grief-and-chronic-stress-with-jolyn-armstrong-part-1","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/hhww.mindiii.com\/index.php\/podcast\/practical-ways-to-overcome-trauma-grief-and-chronic-stress-with-jolyn-armstrong-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical Ways to Overcome Trauma, Grief, and Chronic Stress with Jolyn Armstrong Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f 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\u2019s toughest chapters\u2014including experiences related to incarceration, grief, and high stress. Discover how healing the nervous system can transform your emotions and reclaim your power, whether you\u2019re facing sudden loss, chronic anxiety, or emotionally manipulative environments.<\/p>\n\n\n \n<div data-block=\"gutenkit\/button\" data-post-id=\"598\" id=\"block-502accd0-4256-4666-8d16-858de862a1bf\" class=\"wp-block-gutenkit-button gkit62a1bf gutenkit-block\"><div class=\"gkit-btn-wraper\"><a class=\"gkit-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/XdLjJl1Dz2w\">Click to Watch<div class=\"icon-right\"><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>play-button1<\/title>\n<path d=\"M29.85 8.403c-2.136-3.7-5.585-6.346-9.711-7.452s-8.436-0.538-12.136 1.598c-3.7 2.136-6.346 5.585-7.452 9.711s-0.538 8.436 1.598 12.136c2.136 3.7 5.585 6.346 9.711 7.452 1.378 0.369 2.776 0.552 4.165 0.552 2.771 0 5.506-0.727 7.971-2.15 3.7-2.136 6.346-5.585 7.452-9.711s0.538-8.436-1.598-12.136zM29.839 20.108c-0.991 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32 32\" class=\"gkit-icon\">\n<title>play-button1<\/title>\n<path d=\"M29.85 8.403c-2.136-3.7-5.585-6.346-9.711-7.452s-8.436-0.538-12.136 1.598c-3.7 2.136-6.346 5.585-7.452 9.711s-0.538 8.436 1.598 12.136c2.136 3.7 5.585 6.346 9.711 7.452 1.378 0.369 2.776 0.552 4.165 0.552 2.771 0 5.506-0.727 7.971-2.15 3.7-2.136 6.346-5.585 7.452-9.711s0.538-8.436-1.598-12.136zM29.839 20.108c-0.991 3.697-3.361 6.786-6.676 8.7s-7.175 2.422-10.872 1.431c-3.697-0.991-6.786-3.361-8.7-6.676s-2.422-7.175-1.431-10.872c0.991-3.697 3.361-6.786 6.676-8.7 2.208-1.275 4.658-1.926 7.141-1.926 1.244 0 2.497 0.164 3.731 0.494 3.697 0.99 6.786 3.361 8.7 6.676s2.422 7.175 1.431 10.872zM23.674 14.891l-10.283-5.937c-0.546-0.315-1.197-0.315-1.743-0s-0.871 0.879-0.871 1.509v11.874c0 0.63 0.326 1.194 0.871 1.509 0.273 0.158 0.572 0.236 0.871 0.236s0.599-0.079 0.871-0.236l10.283-5.937c0.546-0.315 0.871-0.879 0.871-1.509s-0.326-1.194-0.871-1.509zM22.841 16.467l-10.283 5.937c-0.013 0.007-0.039 0.022-0.077 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restore calm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many somatic and breathwork exercises can be practiced anywhere, helping you respond to stress in the moment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional trauma is NOT a sign of weakness or intelligence\u2014it can happen to anyone and deserves compassion, not shame.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There\u2019s a difference between a hard event and trauma: trauma overwhelms the nervous system, takes away your control, and disrupts your identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radical acceptance and reframing \u201cI can\u2019t\u201d to \u201cI choose not to right now\u201d can dramatically shift your sense of power and agency.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Questions I Ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What\u2019s the difference between CBT and DBT? Why does \u201creframing\u201d matter?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you walk us through the polyvagal theory and how it applies to stress?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can someone know if what they\u2019re experiencing is trauma versus just a hard life event?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are simple somatic exercises or breathwork techniques people can use in public or at home?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn More About Our Guest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/grapevineinnerwellness.com\/\">grapevineinnerwellness.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Podcast: \u201cThe Grapevine Wellness Show\u201d (featuring Reno-Tahoe wellness community)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book: \u201cTrauma Recovery\u201d workbook available on Amazon or through her website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>(Mary mentions Jolyn sends personalized copies to her clients! Contact via website for info.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Meyer is the host of the Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy podcast. Mary is a media consultant who helps businesses expand their reach through video, audio and digital storytelling. Media training can grow your brand visibility, and we are here to help.<br>Produced by Erika Christie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a video and audio podcast; the audio portion can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf1f Connect on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn @HealthyHappyWiseWealthy<br>Watch on @YouTube&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@HealthyHappyWiseWealthyPodcast\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@HealthyHappyWiseWealthyPodcast<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources List:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grapevineinnerwellness.com\/\">Grapevine Inner Wellness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book: \u201cTrauma Recovery\u201d (Jolyn Armstrong) \u2013 available on Amazon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polyvagal theory resources (intro guides, books by Stephen Porges)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jolyn\u2019s \u201cThe Grapevine Wellness Show\u201d Podcast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad Vegan documentary (referenced regarding coercive manipulation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DBT, CBT, and Somatic Practices \u2013 mental health education resources<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube Chapters:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 Introduction &amp; Jolyn\u2019s Credentials&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>04:28 Cognitive vs. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT vs. DBT)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10:30 Polyvagal Theory Explained + Grounding Exercises&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15:30 Somatic Practices &amp; Releasing Trauma from the Body&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22:40 Reframing, Radical Acceptance &amp; Real-World Applications&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29:00 Breathwork for Stress\u2014Easy At-Home Techniques&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>33:55 Trauma, Grief, and When to Seek Help&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>#TraumaRecovery #NervousSystemHealing #HealthyHappyWiseWealthy #MindfulnessTools #GriefSupport #PolyvagalTheory #SomaticHealing #BreathworkPractice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are excited to have IT company&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindiii.com\/\">https:\/\/www.mindiii.com<\/a>&nbsp;as a podcast sponsor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2015, MINDIII is a Product Development and Data + AI Company that builds scalable digital products and intelligent data platforms. They help businesses design, engineer, and launch high-impact web and mobile applications, powered by modern data engineering, analytics, and AI solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specialities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Product Strategy &amp; Full-Stack Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI-Powered Web &amp; Mobile Apps&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data Engineering &amp; Analytics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI &amp; ML Solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud &amp; DevOps Solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IT Consulting &amp; Dedicated Teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UI\/UX &amp; Workflow Automation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Software Testing, Maintenance &amp; Support<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:healthyhappywisewealthy@gmail.com\">healthyhappywisewealthy@gmail.com<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:santosh@mindiii.com\">santosh@mindiii.com<\/a>&nbsp;to request a quote for software services listed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy Podcast:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf1f Connect on @Instagram, @Facebook, @TikTok and @LInkedIn @HealthyHappyWiseWealthy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@HealthyHappyWiseWealthyNetwork<br>Listen on @Spotify, @Audible, @Applepodcasts, @iHeartRadio, @Pandora and more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know someone who should be a guest? Email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:healthyhappywisewealthy@gmail.com\">healthyhappywisewealthy@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Meyer is a Business Development Consultant, Host, On-Camera Talent, Coach and Storyteller<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Produced by the Fabulous Erika Christie&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re navigating grief, anxiety, or the shadow of a difficult relationship, this episode is packed with real tools to support your healing\u2014plus the reminder that compassion and self-acceptance are always within reach. 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