Here, you'll find insights, reflections, and resources designed to support you in deepening the intimacy with yourself. Whether you're navigating life's challenges, seeking inspiration, or simply curious about the path of inner work, this blog offers guidance, curiosity, and encouragement for the days ahead. I'm glad you're here—let's explore this together.
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Healing isn’t just about mind expansion or chemical shifts. It’s about retraining your body and nervous system to handle stress, assert safety, and build connection. For decades, the dominant message in mental health has been to meditate, take pills, or engage in psychedelics. And while mindfulness and psychedelic practices have their place, they’re often not enough — especially for […]
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Our nervous system states often tell us what we need. When we are wiry and feeling panicked the system has sensed danger and moved into an action state to fight or flee. When overwhelm comes upon us our nervous system goes into a shutdown mode. It is preserving energy and feels like we are drained. […]
When we think about building emotional resilience or improving how we handle stress, we often overlook the role of physical activity — especially social sports like pickleball. But the rhythm and flow of a game can actually provide a powerful natural training ground for our nervous system. The Window of Tolerance: What Is It? The […]
We often hear about stress as something to avoid—but what if the right kind of stress could actually unlock your best performance, creativity, and focus? Eustress is a form of positive stress that doesn’t overwhelm you but instead activates and challenges you. When harnessed correctly, eustress can be the key to entering a flow state—that elusive zone where you’re fully immersed, productive, […]
