Ever wonder what it takes to create, birth, and raise trauma-free, healthy humans? That’s what we’ll cover (and so much more!) in today’s NEW vlog with Dr. Erika La Vella, DO: Birthing Babies the Way Nature Intended. Erika is a medical doctor and surgeon by trade, who recently [...]
We’re often told that in order to heal, we have to “do the work.” (Turns out much of that “work” doesn’t actually work because most people don’t know about unresolved/untreated trauma and what it takes to heal it…but I digress.) After 20+ years of helping people heal at [...]
I believe that every human being deserves access to nervous system education. And not just the basics. I’m talking about deep learning at the neurophysiological, biological, chemical, threat response, environmental, social engagement, vagus nerve, parasympathetic, autonomic nervous system levels—all of it. And, to be honest, my opinion is [...]
If I were to pick a ‘word of the year’ for 2023, it might be REGENERATION. Regeneration is defined as “renewal, revival, or restoration of a body, bodily part, or biological system (such as a forest) after injury or as a normal process.” Take a moment to really [...]
Many of my students are gearing up for the holiday season, which can be downright stressful and overwhelming. Some are heading home to family and friends who may still be living with unhealed and unacknowledged trauma. Others are facing the potential financial burden, stress of travel, and a [...]
Are you interested in creating consistent vitality in your life? I ask this because today I have a special guest who specializes in helping folks, typically women* in their forties and up, create more well-being through the power of consistent practices and various shifts in mindset and behaviour, [...]
This topic is near and dear to me because I’ve seen firsthand what happens when we try to biohack our way to nervous system health and regulation: it often doesn’t work, sets a person back, and can come with severe health consequences. While this might seem a little [...]
Irene here. Below I have a story that was shared by one of our SmartBody SmartMind alumni, Kait. I only came across her and her story when she sent this letter to us a couple of weeks ago. While her share is deeply impactful, it is not uncommon. [...]
Bold statement I know. But, it is true. It does take time to heal trauma, but WE have to participate. And that healing, in my professional and personal experience, starts with LEARNING. + plus a desire to take charge and make changes + Those changes don't need to [...]
I gotta say, I’m beaming with some pride as I write this post. The interview chat I have for you today is with one of my very first online students. Meet David - we met via Skype (yep, remember that?!) back in 2017 and recorded this round one [...]
