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When Not to Regulate: The Balance Between Nervous System Regulation and Being With Your Feelings In the world of nervous system work,...

Somatic practices are designed to help us tune into our bodies, reconnect with sensations, process emotions and ultimately regulate our...

Anxiety attacks can be disorienting, overwhelming, and leave you feeling completely drained. After such an intense experience, it’s...

It's common to feel sluggish, foggy, or lethargic, but distinguishing whether these feelings are due to your nervous system being stuck...

What is Sensory Seeking? Have you ever noticed yourself swaying back and forth, chewing on your pen, or endlessly scrolling through your...

So, you took our quiz and found out that your trauma & threat response is Flight 🏃🏽‍♀️ (Didn't take the quiz? 👇🏼) The flight response...

So, you took our quiz and found out that your trauma & threat response is Fight 😡 (Didn't take the quiz? 👇🏼) Looks like your trauma...

So, you took our quiz and found out that your trauma & threat response is freeze 🧊 (Didn't take the quiz? 👇🏼) Looks like your trauma...

So, you took our quiz and found out that your trauma & threat response is fawn. (Didn't take the quiz? 👇🏼) Does this sound familiar?...

If you are on a journey into your body and emotions with somatic healing work then you may find yourself wondering what to expect or if...

Do you need decompression time after being around people? Do you feel anxious or overloaded in social settings or end up feeling depleted...

Executive function is like a manager inside our brains. The skills and processes involved allow us to set goals, plan, adapt, get things...

Lets start with the basics - Don’t skip this part! Understanding anxiety is crucial and it helps to normalise and validate your...

Emotions You are not alone if you find yourself actively rejecting certain emotions in your life. It’s easy to lean into feelings of joy,...

The freeze response is initiated by the dorsal vagal branch of your parasympathetic nervous system.

There’s no doubt that the littlest people in our lives are often the ones with the biggest feelings. As a parent or teacher, an...

There are 2 somatic inflictions I have experienced on and off for years; 1. The sensation of my throat tightening - it feels almost like...

J A N U A R Y Happy New Year all! Welcome to January! The focus this month is on the breath Did you know that deep belly breathing is...

What is an inner critic? Your inner critic is that little nagging voice you hear that makes critical comments about your appearance,...

Intrusive thoughts are normal. Let me say that again.... Intrusive thoughts are NORMAL. And I’m about to teach you exactly how to manage...