Recently, I attended a lecture on Psychedelics and Somatics featuring the insights of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Gabor Maté, and Dr. Scott Lyons – three...
With the holiday season approaching, many of us are preparing for family gatherings filled with love, laughter, and connection. But let’s be real: the...
With my recent birthday, turning 32, I've found myself in a reflective space. Birthdays often do that to me—sparking moments of introspection and a se...
I recently started a new certification with The Embody Lab—the Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Program. In one of our recent classes, we explored h...
Stress affects us all differently. Some days, we can navigate challenges effortlessly, while on other days, even minor stressors feel like too much. T...
Have you ever noticed your body going into “alert mode" (e.g., heart racing, rapid breathing, feelings of worry), but didn’t fully understand why? May...
When we think about trauma or stress and how it affects us, it’s important to understand that our brains are composed of different "layers", each with...
Our autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the body's command center, managing everything from heart rate and digestion to how react under stress. While it...
Today, I want to introduce you to a concept that might be new to some of you: interoception. It’s a fancy term, but the idea behind it is simple—and i...
As you read this blog post, take a moment to pause and look around your room. Notice the details around you—perhaps the color of the walls, the textur...
This week, I had an insightful conversation with some of my colleagues about a common phrase used in the context of nervous system regulation: "Story ...
Have you ever felt stuck, like something from your past is holding you back? Maybe it’s a nagging feeling of not being good enough or a deep-seated be...
