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?
Fawning is a trauma response that often gets overlooked. It shows up as people pleasing, over-apologizing, and putting others needs above your own to stay safe and “keep the peace.” In this blog, we will explore what the fawn response is and looks like, how it develops, and steps to take to heal from it.