As the seasons shift, many of us notice changes not only in the world around us but also in how we feel inside. Shorter days, cooler air, and cloudy skies…
People pleasing often masquerades as kindness, empathy, or being “easy-going.” But beneath the surface, it can be a deeply ingrained survival strategy, one that leaves us disconnected from our own…
Have you ever walked into your childhood home and suddenly felt like a teenager again? Maybe you find yourself reacting to your parents in ways you thought you’d outgrown—feeling sensitive,…
In the world of trauma-informed therapy, few concepts are as quietly transformative as the Window of Tolerance. Coined by Dr Dan Siegel, this term describes the optimal emotional zone in…
For many women, perimenopause arrives like a fog, subtle at first, then suddenly disorienting. Mood swings, sleep disruption, anxiety, and a sense of “losing yourself” are common. But for neurodivergent…
Ever feel like your inner critic has way too much power? Imagine it as your own personal boggart — that fear-shaped creature from Harry Potter that takes the form of…
Some mornings bring clarity. Today, a single phrase reshaped how I meet my own nervous system in moments of fear: “It’s not a prophecy—it’s a memory.” When the Body Remembers…
We’re often taught that progress must be visible — measured in achievements, productivity, or outward success. But true healing rarely looks like that. Often, it begins in quieter moments: choosing rest…
