Episode 82 - Nervous System Support for Mothers with Clinical Psychologist and Yoga Instructor Dr Lauren Tober
How can yoga and psychology support our nervous system and our mental health in everyday life?
In this episode of Wild & Well, I’m joined by Dr Lauren Tober, a clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, and founder of the Yoga Psychology Institute, to explore how yoga and psychology can work together to support mental health, nervous system regulation, and emotional wellbeing.
We discuss accessible, practical tools for navigating stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, especially during motherhood and busy seasons of life.
Dr Lauren and I talk about:
- How yoga and psychology complement one another in mental health care
- The role of breathwork in nervous system regulation
- Understanding the window of tolerance
- How body awareness supports emotional wellbeing
- What “mental health–aware yoga” means
- Simple grounding practices for overwhelm
- Supporting kids’ emotional regulation through breath and play
- How to anchor nervous system practices into everyday life as a parent
- The importance of self-compassion and checking in with yourself
Dr Lauren Tober is a clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, and author of Mental Health Aware Yoga, who bridges psychology and yoga to support mental health and nervous system regulation. Her work is evidence-based yet soulful, grounded in the belief that happiness is our true nature and can be cultivated through practices like breath, compassion, creativity, and community.
Episode Links:
- Say hi to Dr Lauren on Instagram
- Learn more about the Yoga Psychology Institute or on Instagram
- Grab her book Mental Health Aware Yoga
- Listen to Dr Lauren’s podcast A Grateful Life Podcast
- Get her free Yoga Nidra
- Come say hello to me on Instagram
- Read my books The Motherhood Reset, Nourished Mama and Mama Let It Go
- Grab my Picky Eating Guide
