Last week was a tough week to navigate for me. Several incidents occurred that broke me open and allowed me to experience a complete range of emotions. Below is a poem I wrote to encompass the importance of my deepest learning: You do not have time. You think you have time. You don’t. A coupleContinue reading “You Do Not Have Time”
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Desire-Led Healing
The road less travelled. When you focus on your pain, you get more pain. Think about it for a second, let’s say you stub your toe getting out of bed. Next, you go into the bathroom and your toothpaste has run out, you’re running late….what do you start saying to yourself? This is going toContinue reading “Desire-Led Healing”
Do You Want More?
Wanting more is a part of life. More belongs in life. Wanting more is life, seeking fulfillment. When we examine nature, it is a constant cycle of expansion and growth. If you look at my front yard, the weeds are growing more and more. When you look at the trees, the leaves fall and winterContinue reading “Do You Want More?”
How Quickly Can Change Happen?
Change is a force that shapes our lives and the world around us. It can be gradual, slow, or sudden, catching us off guard. One of the most intriguing aspects of change is how it can happen in an instant, like a lightning bolt transforming the landscape. These moments of rapid transformation are like theContinue reading “How Quickly Can Change Happen?”
Nervous System Transformation
In a previous article, we delved into regulating the nervous system. Today, we’re about to explore the comprehensive framework I employ to guide individuals along their path to transforming their nervous system. Step one of this process involves the gathering of crucial information. At this stage, I take a deep dive into the patient’s historyContinue reading “Nervous System Transformation”
Embrace Your Worthiness
In my practice, I frequently encounter individuals who struggle with feelings of unworthiness. These sentiments manifest as a belief that they do not deserve abundance, healing, or even their own existence. However, I’m here to declare that this cycle ends today. Today marks the pivotal moment when you make the conscious choice to recognize yourContinue reading “Embrace Your Worthiness”
Accelerating the Healing Process
In a recent discussion, we explored the concept of nervous system regulation – a topic I’m frequently asked about. Today, our focus shifts to a pressing question: “How can I expedite the healing process?” To provide some context, a significant portion of the individuals I see in my practice are grappling with chronic, long-term ailments.Continue reading “Accelerating the Healing Process”
What is Nervous System Regulation?
My focus in practice is to give people tools and strategies to regulate their nervous system. A question that I often get asked is: What does it mean to regulate your nervous system? Having a regulated nervous system means that you have the ability to choose your response in any given environment or condition. YouContinue reading “What is Nervous System Regulation?”
Are You Suffering?
Did you know that there’s a difference between pain and suffering? Pain is a physical or emotional sensation that arises from an adverse circumstance or stimulus. It is an essential biological signal to protect our bodies from harm and alert us to potential dangers. Physical pain can be acute or chronic, resulting from injuries, illnesses,Continue reading “Are You Suffering?”
Reframing Failure
Why do we cringe when we think about failure? Perhaps we were taught that failure is bad and that it is something to avoid. This was the case for me. Growing up I was so scared to fail, I didn’t try many things. I thought I was a failure if I failed at a task.Continue reading “Reframing Failure”