Mental Health & Holistic Healing Blog
Why Pregnancy Can Bring Up Old Trauma & How To Support Yourself
Pregnancy is often talked about as a joyful season, but pregnancy can also bring up emotions you did not expect. If pregnancy is bringing up old trauma, you are not doing anything wrong. You body is simply asking for care. Learn how to support yourself during this important stage of your life.
Gentle Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System During Pregnancy
Pregnancy feels beautiful, tender, confusing, and exhausting, sometimes all in the same day. How can you regulate your nervous system during this special time of your life? Here are some gentle, safe ways to regulate your nervous system during pregnancy.
What Should I Do After My EMDR Session?
After an EMDR session, it’s common to walk away wondering what just happened. EMDR doesn’t just work in the moment. It continues to process in the hours and days that follow. Understanding how to support yourself during that time can make a meaningful difference in both how you feel and how effective the work becomes.
Is It Stress, Burnout, or Trauma? How to Tell the Difference
When everything feels heavy, it can be hard to name what’s actually going on. You might say you’re stressed. Or burned out. Or just tired. But sometimes, there’s something deeper underneath it all. Understanding the difference between stress, burnout, and trauma isn’t about labeling yourself. It’s about getting closer to the kind of support that will actually help you feel better.
Somatic Symptoms of Trauma: How the Body Holds Stress and How to Release It
Trauma doesn’t just live in your memories. It also lives in your body. Many women who have experienced trauma notice physical symptoms long before they ever use the word trauma to explain what they’re feeling.
Restorative Summer Eating: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Body & Mind
Summer brings warmth and energy, but also the risk of burnout and irritability. This blog explores how Ayurvedic wisdom can help soothe body and mind through intentional summer eating, hydration, and calming rituals. Learn which foods, spices, and habits support emotional balance and digestion during the Pitta season.
5 Ways a Toxic Relationship Can Affect Your Nervous System
If you've been feeling anxious, exhausted, or just not like yourself—and can't quite put your finger on why—this article explores how subtle relationship stress can take a real toll on your nervous system and what your body might be trying to tell you.
What Does Holistic Healing Mean? Using Holistic Therapy to Heal from Trauma
If you’ve experienced trauma but had hesitations in starting trauma therapy, it’s time to explore the topic of holistic healing. Dive in to discover what holistic healing means and how holistic therapy can help you overcome trauma.
Unlocking the Science Behind Meditation and Mindfulness
Have you ever wondered about the science-backed reasons that make meditation and mindfulness so beneficial? In this article, I’m going to share the purpose and impacts of mediation and mindfulness from a scientific perspective.