Inside the Nervous System: Dr. Eva Altobelli on Integrative Psychiatry & Polyvagal Healing — Recalibrated Vision with Bianca Ariel, MBA

About Dr. Eva Altobelli

Dr. Eva Altobelli is a leading integrative psychiatrist based in Los Angeles, specializing in treating complex mental health challenges through a holistic, patient-centered approach. With a focus on understanding the interplay between the mind, body, and nervous system, Dr. Altobelli integrates conventional psychiatric treatments with innovative modalities that promote long-term wellness and nervous system regulation.

Integrative Psychiatry Explained

Integrative psychiatry combines traditional psychiatric approaches—such as medication management and psychotherapy—with complementary therapies to treat the whole person. In her conversation on Recalibrated Vision with Bianca Ariel, MBA, Dr. Altobelli emphasizes that mental health is deeply connected to lifestyle factors, stress physiology, and the nervous system. This approach allows patients to address not only symptoms but also underlying causes, fostering sustainable mental health improvements.

Polyvagal Healing & Nervous System Insights

Dr. Altobelli explores the role of the vagus nerve in regulating emotional and physiological states, explaining how polyvagal-informed therapy can help patients access safety, self-regulation, and emotional resilience. By understanding how trauma and stress affect the autonomic nervous system, integrative psychiatry can support patients in rebalancing their nervous system responses, improving both mental and physical well-being.

Practical Tips for Mental Wellness

Throughout the podcast, Dr. Altobelli shares actionable strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and trauma responses. She highlights the importance of breathing techniques, mindfulness practices, somatic awareness, and structured daily routines. These strategies empower patients to engage in their own healing journey while supporting the nervous system’s natural capacity to regulate and recover.

Listen to the Full Podcast

Hear Dr. Eva Altobelli dive deep into integrative psychiatry, polyvagal healing, and actionable mental health strategies on Recalibrated Vision with Bianca Ariel, MBA. Listen to the full episode here.