You’ve read the books. You’ve journaled for hours. Maybe you’ve spent years in therapy, uncovering patterns and connecting the dots of your past — yet somehow, you still feel  unsafe, anxious, or reactive. You understand your trauma logically, but your body doesn’t seem to get the memo. If that sounds familiar, you’re not broken or “resistant” to healing — you’re just missing one crucial step: working with the parts of your mind and body where trauma actually lives. Because t

Trauma isn’t just something that lives in your mind—it’s something your body holds onto too. However, your body can also be your gateway to healing. Somatic techniques—body-based methods that help you reconnect with your sensations—are a powerful way to release trauma, regulate your nervous system, and start feeling more like yourself again. In this post, we’ll break down what somatic techniques are, why they work, and even give you some practical exercises you can try at hom

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right, but something invisible keeps holding you back? Maybe you catch yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough,” or “No matter what I do, things never work out for me.” These aren't just fleeting thoughts—they’re what we call limiting beliefs , and they can run the show behind the scenes of your life. Limiting beliefs are subconscious programs, often formed in childhood, that influence your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and eve

Are you really  just shy, or did you grow up in an environment where it didn’t feel safe to speak your mind? So many of the personality traits we carry — from people pleasing to perfectionism — are actually trauma responses that became habits. They served a purpose: to help us survive emotionally or physically in overwhelming situations. But over time, these responses can start to feel like part of who we are… even when they’re no longer helping us. In this post, we’ll explor

Have you ever felt like a part of you is still stuck in the past? Like there’s this little version of you holding onto old pain, waiting to be heard? That’s your inner child — the younger you who still carries all those early memories, emotions, and experiences. And here’s the thing: reconnecting with that part of yourself can be life-changing. Healing your inner child doesn’t just help you move past old wounds; it can completely transform how you show up in the world. Let’s

Have you ever felt the weight of guilt or shame settle into your body, leaving you emotionally drained and physically tense? These emotions can be so heavy that they don’t just impact your mood; they can also take a toll on your health. Emerging research in mind-body healing reveals a powerful link between unresolved guilt, shame, and chronic illness. Let’s explore this connection and how embracing self-acceptance can help you find relief and healing. Guilt and Shame: What’s

We all face challenges—whether it's emotional stress, chronic pain, or life’s ups and downs. In these moments, how we respond can make a world of difference. Some of us rely on coping strategies to get by, while others seek healing strategies to create lasting change. But what’s the difference between the two, and why does it matter? In this post, we’ll break down the key distinctions between coping vs. healing, explore the benefits of each, and show you how to shift from sim

Ever felt like you’re absolutely drowning in responsibilities or tasks calling for your attention? That overwhelm can become so intense that it causes you to procrastinate or even avoid important tasks all together. Overwhelm is common among many of us in these busy modern times, but what if I told you that this feeling of being completely paralyzed by your responsibilities might have deeper roots than just a busy schedule? That’s where hypnotherapy comes in. It’s not just ab

Have you ever decided to make a change in your life then found yourself reverting back to your old patterns within just a few weeks, days, or even hours? You feel that ping of frustration because you just keep repeating old patterns even though you know they aren’t serving your highest vision. You’re not alone, my friend. Change is possible, but I won’t deny that without the proper knowledge and tools, change is hard . That’s why I want to let you in on the science behind suc

That oh-so familiar feeling of needing to get something done but feeling so much resistance to actually doing it. So, you put it off for tomorrow, you distract yourself with other tasks, or perhaps find yourself doing unproductive or even destructive behaviors instead. Bottom line, the task that needs to be complete doesn’t get done, and the more time that passes, the more stressed you feel, and the bigger the resistance to doing it.   It’s a vicious cycle of self-sabotage t

To be totally honest with you, I’ve never been a huge fan of repeating affirmations in the mirror like some self-help gurus would suggest. The truth is, I felt like affirmations don't work for me, and it felt like a really hollow activity. That being said, I don’t think the act of affirming something to yourself is completely useless. In fact, I’ve found a way to use affirmations in a much more effective and efficient way. Why Affirmations Don't Work Affirmations are essentia

Have you found yourself in a funk? That bad mood that doesn’t go away; that complete lack of motivation and excitement for life; that gloomy feeling that you just can’t shake. We’ve all been there. Maybe you’ve had a spell of bad luck, or something undesirable or downright crummy has happened to bring it on, or maybe nothing has really changed, but you just can’t find your spark. This article is for you. It’s easy to get frustrated with a bad mood that won’t lift, but what if

If you’ve ever caught yourself bending over backward to make others happy or seeking constant approval, you’re not alone. Many people find themselves trapped in a cycle of over-giving and striving for validation, often without realizing the deep-seated fears and feelings of inadequacy driving these behaviors. I’ve certainly found myself stuck in this pattern, and noticed sneaky ways I was still people pleasing even after I thought I’d worked through it. When we abandon pieces

Does it feel like there’s something within you that’s holding you back from what you really want? Maybe you know what you need to do but can’t bring yourself to do it. Or maybe you sabotage yourself when things start to get good. These are symptoms of an inner conflict – part of you wants one thing, another part of you is resisting or holding back, so you can never quite get there. Maybe you label yourself as a “procrastinator” or that you’re just “lazy”, but really, there’s

What is the difference between someone who is naturally confident and secure in themselves, and someone who is insecure and full of self doubt? Sure, there may be external differences such as how they act, how they speak, or how they conduct themselves in situations. But if you really want to know how to go from someone who is insecure to someone who is confident, you have to dig a little deeper. It really comes down to their self perception and self belief. Confidence is a m

It’s that T word nobody wants to talk about. It’s the elephant in the room. Most people would rather run from it for a lifetime than turn around and face it. Yes, I’m talking about your childhood trauma. If you’re anything like me, you want to just pretend it never happened, sweep it under the rug and move on with life. Which is exactly what I did for a huge portion of my life. I thought I was unscathed, like I was “stronger than my trauma”. But the truth is, it was affecting

While we commonly link trauma to abuse, neglect, or violence, there's a whole universe of less obvious traumas that weave their way into the fabric of our lives, making us feel a little less safe, wanted, or worthy. The stability - or lack of stability - in your household growing up can greatly impact the way you see yourself and how you feel on a daily basis. Let’s explore the less obvious effects of living in an unstable or unpredictable environment and how they can contrib

Waving goodbye to my old high-pressure, stress-inducing lifestyle, and hello to my Soft Girl Era. For several months I’d felt a shift happening, which was quite uncomfortable and confusing. As clique as it sounds, I felt like a caterpillar who had entered the chrysalis. I was no longer the caterpillar, yet not quite the butterfly. I was in my metamorphosis where everything I thought I knew was changing. In this transformative period, I slowly started to notice many of the pri