Yoga Beyond the Spectrum

Zen Aromas and Wellness
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Welcome! Yoga Beyond the Spectrum is a trauma-informed podcast exploring the powerful intersection of yoga, mindfulness, and healing for neurodivergent individuals, trauma survivors, and those who’ve experienced secondary trauma. Hosted by a certified trauma-informed wellness practitioner, this show offers accessible tools, honest conversations, and inclusive practices designed to support mental, emotional, and physical health. Are you on your own healing journey? Are you caregiver? Do you work with neurodivergent and trauma-impacted communities? Well, here you’ll find insight, inspiration, and guidance to help you move beyond the spectrum and into deeper self-awareness, regulation, mindfulness, and resilience. We talk all things yoga and how it relates to the neurodivergent community and trauma survivors. We talk about sensory-safe self-care, embodied healing, yoga for trauma recovery, neurodivergent-friendly mindfulness, and how to show up for ourselves and others with compassion. This is a judgment-free zone. No forced stillness and no toxic positivity; just real, inclusive tools to support your healing journey. So, roll out your mat or don’t. Take a breath, get cozy, and let’s begin. Host: Iesha Glover RYT Trauma-Informed, Somatic Yoga Practitioner https://www.zenaromasllc.com Instagram: zenaromas.wellness

  1. Yep, Burnt Out... I'll See You Later

    Feb 23

    Yep, Burnt Out... I'll See You Later

    In this episode, I talk about why rest is important. Truth is, I'm kinda burnt out and I need more space. Your next steps: Stay subscribed so you'll be notified when we resumeVisit the website so that you can hop on our email list to stay in the loop while we're awayStay connected! There's a lot happening behind the scenesSchedule your free consultation call with me by clicking here. Instagram: Iesha | Neurodivergent Family Support (@zencreative.wellness) • Instagram photos and videos Website: Zen Creative Wellness | Nervous System Regulation for All Minds

    6 min
  2. What “Dysregulation” Actually Means and Why It’s Not a Personal Flaw

    Feb 9

    What “Dysregulation” Actually Means and Why It’s Not a Personal Flaw

    The word dysregulation is everywhere right now… on social media, in therapy spaces, in social conversations but it’s often misunderstood. Too often, it gets used in a way that feels like blaming or shaming, especially for neurodivergent people, trauma survivors, and caregivers who are already doing their best. In this episode, I talk about why this matters to you and how misunderstanding dysregulation can lead us to correct, control, or criticize ourselves or others, instead of offering support. I also share how this information helps by breaking down the nervous system in a clear, accessible way. My hope is that listeners can begin to: Recognize different nervous system states without fearUnderstand what their body is communicatingRespond with care and compassion instead of correction So, if you’ve ever felt like your reactions meant something was “wrong” with you, or if you support children, clients, or loved ones who struggle with regulation, I think this episode will resonate. Schedule your free consultation call with me by clicking here. Instagram: Iesha | Neurodivergent Family Support (@zenaromas.wellness) • Instagram photos and videos Website: Zen Aromas & Wellness | Holistic Wellness Practitioner

    14 min
  3. You’re Not Failing, Your Nervous System Is Protecting You

    Jan 26

    You’re Not Failing, Your Nervous System Is Protecting You

    Have you ever wondered why your body reacts the way it does during overwhelm, shutdown, or emotional reactivity, even when you’re doing “all the right things”? In this episode of Yoga Beyond the Spectrum, we gently reframe a powerful truth: you’re not failing... your nervous system is doing its job. Designed for parents, caregivers, trauma survivors, and neurodivergent adults, this episode explores how behaviors often labeled as “dysregulation,” “defiance,” or “burnout” are actually protective survival responses rooted in the nervous system. Through a trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming lens, you’ll learn how to move away from shame and toward self-compassion, safety, and sustainable regulation. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why emotional reactivity, shutdown, and overwhelm are protective responses, not personal failuresHow the nervous system prioritizes safety over logic and productivityWhat happens in the body during fight, flight, freeze, and collapseGentle ways to support nervous system safety for yourself and your child This episode is an invitation to stop fixing and start listening to your body, to your needs, and to your capacity, in this season. Who This Episode Is For: Parents of neurodivergent childrenAdults navigating burnout, overwhelm, or sensory overloadTrauma survivors seeking gentler healing practicesCaregivers who feel exhausted, reactive, or stuckAnyone who has internalized the belief that they’re “too much” or “not enough” Key Takeaway: Your nervous system isn’t broken. It’s wise. So, when you learn to work with it instead of against it, regulation becomes possible, without force, pressure, or shame. Work With Me I’m Iesha, a certified trauma-informed yoga practitioner specializing in neurodivergent-affirming care for children, adults, and families. My work centers nervous system safety, choice, and compassion. Ways we can work together: Private 1:1 Yoga Sessions for adults and children (virtual & in-person)Group Yoga & Mindfulness Classes designed for neurodivergent and trauma-impacted nervous systems (virtual & in-person)Parent-Child Workshops focused on emotional regulation, connection, and co-regulationBreathwork & Nervous System Regulation SessionsCommunity Offerings & Workshops rooted in education, embodiment, and support Connect With Me Instagram: @zenaromas.wellnessWebsite: Zen Aromas and WellnessPodcast: Yoga Beyond the Spectrum If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this today. -With love and magic.

    13 min
  4. The Rhythms and Routines of Full-Time Yoga Teaching + Parenting- Interview w/ Francesca Cervero

    Jan 12

    The Rhythms and Routines of Full-Time Yoga Teaching + Parenting- Interview w/ Francesca Cervero

    In this episode, I am interviewing Francesca Cervero, a powerhouse in the yoga community. Francesca Cervero has been a full time yoga and meditation teacher since 2005 and offers private and group yoga classes as well as yoga teacher mentoring and education. Francesca combines deep spiritual teachings with the latest in movement science and rehab research, all in a fun, breath-based movement practice. Francesca’s teaching also makes a direct link between yoga, meditation and political action. The practices of yoga strengthen our ability to sustain hard work, and the teachings of yoga ask that we take political action to make a better world. Her passion lies in the craft of teaching yoga as its own practice. In her work with both students and teachers, Francesca’s focus is teaching yoga and meditation in skillful, nurturing, and accessible ways that makes the practice both supportive and meaningful. Francesca and I chat about: the benefits of teaching yoga while prioritizing being a parentthe benefits of teaching private yogawhy practicing yoga is important during the motherhood journey Connect with Francesca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francescacervero?igsh=amRxc3NlbnZuMG9sWebsite: Yoga Teacher Mentor | Private Yoga | Francesca Cervero Yoga Thank you for being part of the Yoga Beyond the Spectrum community. Your presence, trust, and willingness to show up as you are makes this space possible. I am deeply grateful for you, and I am here to support you. Join the Membership Support Group if you’re seeking continued nervous system support, connection, and community. This is a trauma-informed space rooted in yoga, mindfulness, and shared care. Join the waitlist here: Zen Aromas & Wellness | Holistic Wellness Practitioner If this episode resonated, please follow, rate, and share with someone who may need this reminder.

    44 min
  5. The Power of Gratitude + Nervous System Regulation

    12/29/2025

    The Power of Gratitude + Nervous System Regulation

    As we close out the year 2025, this episode offers a gentle pause, an invitation to reflect, soften, and reconnect with self and source. In this episode, we explore gratitude not as forced positivity or spiritual bypassing, but as a grounded, nervous-system-supportive practice especially during seasons of uncertainty, transition, and emotional overwhelm. Through the lens of trauma-informed yoga and yoga philosophy, this episode offers practical, accessible tools you can use to incorporate into your gratitude practice. You’ll also hear a heartfelt thank you to this community and a reminder that you are not meant to navigate life alone. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: What gratitude really is and what it is notWhy gratitude matters during uncertainty and changeHow gratitude supports nervous system regulationGratitude through the yamas and niyamas:Ahimsa (non-harming)Satya (truthfulness)Santosha (contentment)Svadhyaya (self-study)Ishvara Pranidhana (surrender)How gratitude can coexist with discomfort and unanswered questionsSimple, trauma-informed ways to practice gratitude without pressure Practical Tools Shared in This Episode: Body-based gratitude practicesGentle journaling prompts for reflectionRitual-based gratitude for grounding and closureWays to express gratitude without bypassing emotions A Note of Gratitude Thank you for being part of the Yoga Beyond the Spectrum community. Your presence, trust, and willingness to show up as you are makes this space possible. I am deeply grateful for you and I am here to support you. Join the Membership Support Group If you’re seeking continued nervous system support, connection, and community, you’re invited to join the waitlist for the Membership Support Group… a trauma-informed space rooted in yoga, mindfulness, and shared care. Join the waitlist here: Work With Me | Zen Aromas, LLC I f this episode resonated, please follow, rate, and share with someone who may need this reminder as we move into the new year.

    13 min
  6. The Power of Community + Connection

    12/15/2025

    The Power of Community + Connection

    In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on the one-year anniversary of tearing my meniscus at six months pregnant. This was a moment that changed my perspective, my business, and my understanding of true community. I share why community matters for trauma survivors and neurodivergent individuals, what 2026 will look like as I commit to visibility and more intentional connection, and how my memberships, workshops, and private sessions are designed to support all types of nervous systems. Stay until the end for practical trauma-informed journal prompts that you can reflect on before the year comes to an end. In this episode: What December 13th means and what that injury revealedThe meaning of genuine communityWhy connection is essential for nervous system regulationWhy I am committed to visibility and community building in 2026A breakdown of my memberships, workshops, and private yoga offeringsThree practical journal prompts for grounding, co-regulation, and connectionA gentle invitation to join this next chapter Be sure to sign up for the Support Group waitlist at www.zenaromasllc. Join the waitlist today so that you are grandfathered in at the founders rate of $75. More details about the Support Group to come. Be sure to subscribe to the email list so that you’re always in the loop.

    16 min
  7. The ABC’s of Zen Aromas (What We Value)

    12/01/2025

    The ABC’s of Zen Aromas (What We Value)

    In this episode, I break down our values and the heart of Zen Aromas & Wellness through the ABCs — Ahimsa, Balance, and Choice. You’ll learn how I support individuals and through trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness, and holistic self-care practices designed to regulate the nervous system. At the end of this episode, you'll find journal prompts to reflect on. This short, grounding episode gives you a clear understanding of what Zen Aromas stands for and how my offerings create safety, connection, and sustainable self-care for all types of nervous systems. Connect on Instagram and TikTok: @zenaromas.wellness Register for a Class or Workshop: Book a Class or Service | Zen Aromas, LLC

    15 min
  8. Regulation in Motherhood (My Personal Story)

    11/17/2025

    Regulation in Motherhood (My Personal Story)

    In this episode, I’m opening up about my personal healing journey as a mother of an autistic child and how navigating hospital stays, stress, and vicarious trauma led me to yoga. Through breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness, I discovered a pathway to regulate my own nervous system and, in turn, to support my neurodivergent child. I share how small, mindful practices became powerful tools for calm, connection, and healing. Today, through my work at Zen Aromas and Wellness, I offer somatic, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming yoga classes designed to create safety, self-regulation, and empowerment for others walking similar paths. The episode closes with a simple, practical grounding exercise to help listeners regulate in moments of overwhelm, and an invitation to join my Mindful Motherhood Support Group, a safe community for moms of children of all types of minds, to find support, healing, and rest. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: My story of navigating motherhood How trauma and stress manifest in the body and how yoga became a tool for healing.The power of shared regulation through yoga and breathwork.A calming 5-4-3-2-1 grounding practice to regulate your nervous system.How to find community and support through the Mindful Motherhood Support Group.Resources Mentioned: Mindful Motherhood Support Group: A safe, supportive space for moms to breathe, move, and heal in community. Register at Pricing Plans | Zen Aromas, LLCFollow Iesha on Instagram: Iesha | Holistic Wellness Practitioner (@zenaromas.wellness) • Instagram photos and videos

    17 min
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Welcome! Yoga Beyond the Spectrum is a trauma-informed podcast exploring the powerful intersection of yoga, mindfulness, and healing for neurodivergent individuals, trauma survivors, and those who’ve experienced secondary trauma. Hosted by a certified trauma-informed wellness practitioner, this show offers accessible tools, honest conversations, and inclusive practices designed to support mental, emotional, and physical health. Are you on your own healing journey? Are you caregiver? Do you work with neurodivergent and trauma-impacted communities? Well, here you’ll find insight, inspiration, and guidance to help you move beyond the spectrum and into deeper self-awareness, regulation, mindfulness, and resilience. We talk all things yoga and how it relates to the neurodivergent community and trauma survivors. We talk about sensory-safe self-care, embodied healing, yoga for trauma recovery, neurodivergent-friendly mindfulness, and how to show up for ourselves and others with compassion. This is a judgment-free zone. No forced stillness and no toxic positivity; just real, inclusive tools to support your healing journey. So, roll out your mat or don’t. Take a breath, get cozy, and let’s begin. Host: Iesha Glover RYT Trauma-Informed, Somatic Yoga Practitioner https://www.zenaromasllc.com Instagram: zenaromas.wellness

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  • Creator
    Zen Aromas and Wellness
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Zen Aromas, LLC
  • Show Website
    Yoga Beyond the Spectrum