POLYVAGAL THEORY IN THE PERINATAL PERIOD WITH GUESTS DR SARAH SCHUBERT & STACEY MCMULLEN

How does the science of safety, connection, and regulation shape your experience of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood?

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Dr Sarah Schubert—trauma therapist, EMDR specialist, and leading expert in Polyvagal Theory—and Stacey McMullen, Clinical Psychologist, Indigenous Scholar, and PhD candidate focused on an Aboriginal-led perinatal EMDR intervention

Together, we explore how Polyvagal Theory unlocks new understanding of pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period, revealing how your nervous system shapes not only your own well-being but also your baby’s development and the legacy you pass on.

Discover why healing begins with you, and how compassionate self-awareness can break cycles of trauma for generations to come.We discuss the real-world impact of both big T and little t traumas, and why co-regulation—the ability to stay regulated and attuned to your baby—is essential for healthy development, even after difficult experiences.

Through personal stories and practical science, you’ll gain insight into how trauma, stress, and connection influence parenthood, and learn actionable strategies to foster safety, healing, and resilience—for yourself and your little one.

Whether you’re expecting, new to parenting, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this episode offers hope, practical tools, and a path toward building a stronger, more resilient family foundation.

Don’t miss this transformative conversation—your nervous system (and your baby) will thank you. Listen now and join the journey toward healing and connection

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