Why Taking Up Space Feels Dangerous - And Why That Makes Complete Sense
If taking up space feels threatening - if your voice gets smaller, your body contracts, and you leave conversations feeling less than you arrived - this isn't a confidence problem. It's a nervous system one. Learn why your body learned to shrink and what actually helps.
What Is Nervous System Dysregulation? Signs Your Nervous System Is Stuck in Survival Mode
If you've ever felt like your reactions are too big for the situation, or you shut down when things get hard, or you're exhausted even when nothing stressful is happening - your nervous system might be stuck in survival mode. Here's what that means and why healing it is the foundation for everything else.
What Is a Window of Tolerance (And How to Find Yours)
Your nervous system has a natural zone where you can handle stress without overwhelm - it’s called your window of tolerance. In this blog, I also share how trauma impacts it and become more aware of yours.
Your Body Remembers: The Subtle Ways Trauma Lives in the Nervous System
Have you heard the phrase “the body keeps the score”? Even if you don’t recall every detail, trauma can live in your body and nervous system. Here’s how it shows up - and how healing begins.
Rest, Play, and Adventure: The Real Tools My Nervous System Needed
Overachieving? Burnt out? Inspired by my own trip, I share what your nervous system really needs like play, joy, adventure, and rest.
What Is EMDR Therapy - And How Does It Actually Work?
EMDR therapy 101! What it is, how it works, and if it can be done virtually. I also cover how it rewires trauma, reduces anxiety, and can shift long-held patterns.
We know the fight-flight-freeze-response, but what is the fawn response?
The fawn response is a trauma response that shows up as people-pleasing, over-apologizing, and abandoning your own needs to keep others happy or “keep the peace.” Learn what the fawn trauma response is, why it develops, and how to begin healing - from a licensed therapist specializing in relational trauma and people pleasing.