More and more, I've been reminding folks via my Q&A calls and live streams that we've been programmed to, and I generalize here: "Only take care of ourselves when something goes terribly wrong." Meaning, we wait until it is almost too late to clean up our behaviours [...]
I’m thrilled to share this new interview with my good friend and colleague, Chris Dierkes. I first interviewed Chris back in 2017, and we spoke about what meditation is, its origins, the different kinds that exist, as well as the all too common negative side-effects that many mind-body [...]
Hi there, I’ve been wanting to make this vlog for a while, so I’m excited to share it! The topic is all about functional freeze, what this means, how it gets embedded into us (often from a very young age), plus some important steps for breaking out of [...]
Hi folks, The video I have for you today is a blend of what I’ve been deeply feeling, as I observe an array of intensities unfold in the global arena, along with some practical strategies - elements I’m calling them - that I believe are important for us [...]
I remember one of my earlier professors' lectures about how many humans never experience full vigour and aliveness - she loved the word ‘rigour’ - from intense physical activity and exercise as a result of chronic illness or her field of study, metabolic syndrome. She stressed (to us [...]
A few months ago I was pondering the concept of starting up a podcast. Slowly, and in secret, over the past two months, I’ve met some of my peers and have recorded four enriching and educational long-form conversations that will be part of this podcast ‘start-up.’ (And we’re [...]
When someone feels anxious and upset and they are not able to self-soothe without external means (like spending time with friends, or taking a bath, or a drug, or a cup of tea, etc...), it can mean they do not have enough nervous system health on board to [...]
Hands down, this is one of the more frequently questions I get: Can I heal if I’m living in a toxic and unsafe environment? The answer to this question is not linear, and to make it even more confusing, the answer changes depending on a variety of factors, [...]
Happy June!! Today I break down one of the more common (and valid) fears around doing this work. It has to do with the thought of processing old scary memories that we stored away at one, or many, points in time in order to preserve our sanity. I [...]
Do you, or someone you know, find it impossible to sleep soundly? I get a lot of questions around: Why you can’t sleep even though you’re exhausted and have the “head bob thing” going on while reading a book in bed, but as soon as you turn off [...]
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