If you’ve spent any time online lately, you’ve probably noticed that everyone seems to be talking about trauma. “Heal your trauma.” “Regulate your nervous system.” “Reset your nervous system in 30 days.” The language of...
Somewhere along the way, nervous system regulation became synonymous with being calm, happy, or “good.” Calm.Peaceful.Grounded.Unbothered. And while those states can be lovely to experience, they are not the definition of regulation. There’s a quiet but pervasive...
Remembering We Are Human Beings, Not Human Doings I had to unlearn (and, truthfully, still am unlearning) the very lesson that I speak about on my podcast and on my social media channels — we are not human doings. We are human beings. We intrinsically possess...
Power is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, shaping our relationships, institutions, and societies. However, the concept of power is often misunderstood, leading to dynamics that can be both constructive and destructive. This blog post delves into three...
There is no way around it, when it comes to healing the mind and the body, the way out is through. Whether you are healing from a broken bone, or going to therapy to address trauma, in order to heal, you have to feel. An Aha Moment I’m lying on...
As I was at the checkout line at the supermarket yesterday, I found myself looking at the magazine rack that is placed, innocently, no doubt, right there amidst the candy and other temptations you don?t really need but find yourself considering every time you go to...
