Insights & Tools for Healing

Trauma isn’t just something that happened. It’s what happened inside you as a result. And often, it’s what keeps happening when your body and nervous system don’t feel safe — even long after the event is over.

Your nervous system is designed to move through waves — activation and deactivation, expansion and contraction. But when stress builds up, or when we’ve been taught to ignore what we feel, we can lose our rhythm.

Nervous System 101 is a guide to getting to know the incredible inner system that helps you stay safe, connect with others, and navigate life’s stressors. It’s a science that helps us better understand how we are wired so that we can better serve ourselves and help us heal.

It’s easy to feel like the mind and body are working against each other. That restless feeling when thoughts are swirling

Trauma can feel like a shadow, lingering long after the event has passed. It affects how we see ourselves and the world

Grief is a deeply personal journey, and if you're here, perhaps you're currently navigating its unpredictable waves.

Death is one of the most human experiences we face—and one of the hardest to talk about. When we hear the word “death,” we often think of losing someone we love: a parent, a child, a spouse, a friend. And yes, that grief can feel all-consuming.

There isn’t one perfect path to healing. Not for everyone. Not all the time. And when it comes to chronic pain or chronic illness, that truth feels especially important.

Trauma isn’t just about what happened—it’s about how it felt inside of you. It’s those moments when something hits you too hard or too...

Sleep isn’t just something we do—it’s something our whole system has to feel safe enough  to allow. And when that sense of safety isn’t...

Somatic exercises offer a unique invitation to listen deeply to our bodies and attune ourselves to the subtle narratives they weave....

I still remember the first time I realized my body was holding onto more than just physical tension.

Somatic mindfulness involves bringing conscious awareness to the sensations within our bodies, allowing us to connect more deeply

Have you ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of your stress, past experiences, or unspoken emotions in your body?

If you’ve found yourself lying awake at night, feeling exhausted but unable to sleep, you’re not alone.

Somatic tracking is a beautiful way of tuning into our bodies, to notice the sensations that arise and truly connect with them.

Whether you realize it or not, you’re likely already familiar with the central tenet of IFS: parts. Ever felt like part of you wanted to...

Chances are, you probably enjoy listening to music in your day-to-day life. But what if it could actually repair your nervous system and...

We often think of trauma as a mental or emotional experience. While it certainly has lasting effects on our inner world, it’s important...

If you experience chronic pain, you know how debilitating it can be. It’s especially frustrating when doctors, healthcare providers, and...