It’s Okay to Want Recognition: Why Acknowledging Our Efforts Matters
Wanting to be recognized for your efforts doesn’t make you needy—it makes you human. Explore why being seen and validated matters, especially in work, caregiving, and relationships, and how to ask for what you need without shame.
What It Really Means to "Sit with Feelings" — And Why It's So Hard (But Worth It)
Sitting with your feelings sounds simple—but in reality, it’s one of the hardest and most transformative practices in emotional healing. And you’ve probably never been taight how to do it. This post explores why it’s so difficult to stay present with uncomfortable emotions, how our nervous system and past experiences shape our responses, and the tools you can use to develop resilience, self-trust, and deeper awareness through mindful emotional presence.
5 Somatic Exercises to Regulate Your Nervous System and Support Healing from Trauma
If you’re navigating trauma, chronic stress, or emotional overwhelm, your body may be holding tension you don’t even realize. These five somatic exercises—grounding, belly breathing, muscle release, orienting, and humming—offer gentle, effective tools to help soothe your nervous system and reconnect with your body’s sense of safety.