In this newest vlog I dive into the topic of sadness and the two different kinds of sadness that are rarely spoke of: nutritive and habitual. My approach and understanding around this topic of sadness is greatly influenced by my studies within the work of Somatic Experiencing, founded by Peter Levine. These specific distinctions [...]
Lately, it’s been feeling like the energy around the power of the nervous system, healing trauma, emotional well-being and mental health has really been ramping up in the best possible way! But there are definitely some misconceptions out there about the connection between mental (and physical) health and stress [...]
[The 1st image of me to the left is the subtle facial expressions of distaste; the image to the right is disgust which is the gateway emotion to healing toxic shame.] A lot of people want to know how we process and heal shame. This is a MASSIVE topic [...]
Do I have your attention? Know that this isn’t about me posing for a picture on a river with yellow pants, good air, and fabulous evening light. This post is about humanity’s survival and evolution. The world is hurting. Our natural environment is hurting. But the problem is [...]
I want to riff a bit to share where I’m at, where my students are at, and what I’m seeing as we move towards the middle of 2019... Is it possible you’re BRAND new to my world and just getting familiar with my work and this entire new way [...]
Tell your truth. Tell THE truth. Please. This doesn’t mean you won’t be challenged, or feel some tough stuff, but it is essential for our health to tell our truth. Keeping it in can kill us slowly if we are not careful, and in my opinion it simply isn’t worth it. [...]
Participant in an Up & Down Movement Workshop exploring a Feldenkraisian neurosensory lesson. Touch is an important part of life, in fact we need it to survive! Yet if it is not done well to us and for us when we are developing as infants, toddlers, children, and even [...]
I will be the first to admit that when I started offering these programs, I was also uncertain if an online approach to healing would work (seriously, I was!). So I took a massive risk by shifting my expertise (over 20+ years) in private practice and teaching in-person groups, [...]
Each year when we open up registration for SmartBody SmartMind, we get a lot of valid questions from potential participants asking… Does this actually work? Will this help with fibromyalgia, autoimmune disease, IBS, panic disorders, and other chronic conditions? When you’ve tried many things to heal and [...]
Here are some success stories from just a few of the over 1000 alumni who have gone through my 12-week nervous system rewire program, SmartBody SmartMind™. You can find out more about this revolutionary online program that's all about healing trauma and creating lasting change at the deepest possible [...]
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