Yoga Beyond the Spectrum
Zen Aromas and Wellness
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About This Podcast
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
Instagram: zenaromas.wellness
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S2E4 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…
S2E3 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…
S2E2 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…
S2E1 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…
S1E16 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…
S1E15 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…
S1E14 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…
S1E13 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,…
S1E12 What is Trauma-Informed Yoga and Why It’s Important for Everyone
In this episode we explore what trauma-informed yoga really means and why it’s such an important practice for all types of minds and bodies.You’ll learn how trauma-informed yoga differs from…
S1E11 Recovering from Burnout + Sensory Overload
Feeling drained, overstimulated, or emotionally exhausted? This episode is for you. Here we will explore how mindful movement and restorative yoga can help you recover from burnout and sensory…
S1E10 Yoga for Burnout and Overstimulation - A Brief Restorative Yoga Sequence
In this episode we explore how yoga can be a supportive tool for those navigating burnout and overstimulation. If you're feeling weighed down by the demands of daily life, you’ll find gentle,…
S1E9 Mindfulness Beyond Meditation
Stillness isn’t the only path to mindfulness, especially for trauma survivors and neurodivergent people. In this episode, we explore movement-based practices that nurture presence without forcing you…
S1E8 Finding Safety in Your Own Skin Using the Breath
In this episode of Yoga Beyond the Spectrum, we explore the power of the breath as a gentle anchor that helps us reconnect with our bodies and create a sense of safety within. For trauma survivors…
S1E7 Preparing My Covid Baby for Kindergarten
In this episode, I open up about one of the biggest milestones in my parenting journey, sending my autistic Covid baby off to kindergarten. This transition is deeply emotional, not only because of…
S1E6 Sensory-Friendly Yoga and Creating a Practice That Works for You
Overstimulated by bright lights, loud music, or fast-paced yoga classes? In this episode, we explore sensory-friendly yoga, a gentle, adaptable approach designed for neurodivergent individuals,…
S1E5 The Power of Somatic Yoga Practices and How Movement is Medicine
Yep, we’re doing it, we’re talking about it. We’re exploring the healing power of somatic movement, what it is, why it matters, and how it supports trauma recovery and sensory regulation, especially…
S1E4 Understanding the Nervous System and How Yoga Supports Regulation
Let’s talk about the nervous system and how it impacts emotional regulation.You’ll learn:The basics of the nervous system and why it matters for your mental and physical healthHow dysregulation shows…
S1E3 Bridging the Gap: Understanding Trauma + Neurodivergence
Episode Summary:In this episode of Yoga Beyond the Spectrum, we dive deep into the connection between trauma and neurodivergence, and why it’s crucial to understand both when creating healing spaces.…
S1E2 Parenting on the Spectrum: Our Story an Interview with Chris Vang
In this heartfelt episode of Yoga Beyond the Spectrum, I’m joined by my partner and my children’s father, Chris, for a raw and honest conversation about our journey as autism parents. Together, we…
S1E1 Why Traditional Yoga Doesn’t Always Work: A Trauma-Informed Perspective
In this episode of Yoga Beyond the Spectrum, we explore why many traditional yoga classes can feel unsafe, overstimulating, and exclusionary, especially for trauma survivors and neurodivergent…
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Yoga Beyond the Spectrum has published 21 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Alternative Health, Health & Fitness.
Yoga Beyond the Spectrum is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 14m.
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